How should you wash the bumpers of a newborn crib?

Soft bumpers for a baby crib can protect your baby from drafts, keep him safe during sleep, and prevent the appearance of bruises and bumps.

Recommendations for proper washing will help maintain the cleanliness of the product without compromising the health of the child.

Read the article about how to wash the sides of a newborn crib and whether it should be done immediately after purchase.

Rules

To preserve the original appearance, shape and brightness of the colors of the soft sides of the crib and at the same time achieve the ideal result of cleanliness and freshness, You must follow certain washing rules:

1. Choose only the right detergents (liquid detergents intended for washing children's clothes).
2. Adhere to the maximum permissible water temperature (no more than 40°C).
3. Choose the correct washing mode (delicate or manual).
4. Do not twist the sides during hand washing; turn off the spin mode when using a washing machine.

Choice of product

A very important point is the choice of detergent for washing crib bumpers. The thing is that the skin of a newborn is very delicate, sensitive, and contact with an aggressive external environment can cause the development of allergies and irritations.

Alternatively, use:

• special gels for washing children's clothes;
• natural soap without fragrances;
• baby shampoo or foam for bathing the baby.

Product preparation

Before you start washing the soft protection for the crib, they need to be prepared:

1. Carefully inspect from all sides for stains and streaks. Such contaminants must be removed before the main cleaning begins. Otherwise, it will not be possible to achieve the ideal result of cleanliness and freshness.
2. Be sure to remove ties and small decor. If the fastening straps are sewn firmly, they must be tied in a knot.

   Ignoring this simple rule can cause damage to the product (ropes and decor will simply come off during washing).

3. If the soft protective fabric cover in the crib is a removable element, then before washing it must be removed and washed separately.

Cleaning by hand

Hand washing will be faster, and the result will please you with quality if Perform all actions in a certain sequence:

1. The bathtub is filled with warm water (temperature no higher than 40°C), liquid detergent is dissolved (the dosage is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging), and the sides are soaked for fifteen minutes.
2. Afterwards, the product is washed with light squeezing movements (the sides cannot be twisted or stretched).
3. The soft protection in the crib is thoroughly rinsed in clean water.
4. Without twisting the sides, lay them out on a horizontal surface (so that the water drains away), after which the product is hung out to air dry in a dark, well-ventilated place.

Machine processing

Using a washing machine will make it easier to clean the crib bumpers.

Algorithm of actions:

• the delicate or manual mode is set, the water temperature is not higher than 40°C, the spin function is turned off;
• If possible, select the double rinse mode;
• liquid detergent is poured into a special compartment (it is better to avoid fabric softener);
• the prepared sides are loaded into the drum of the washing machine;
• After washing, the product is laid out on a horizontal surface to drain water, then hung out to dry.

Features depending on material

Before you start washing the bumpers, you need to carefully study what material the filler is made of.

Sintepon

Unlike other types of filler, padding polyester has one drawback: if not washed correctly, this material clumps into clumps.

To avoid this problem, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. First, all stains are removed from the side fabric, decor and ties are removed.
2. Set the delicate wash mode, water temperature no higher than 30°C, pour in liquid powder.
3. When loading the washer drum, special balls are placed along with the side (they break the filler during washing, preventing the appearance of lumps).
4. Afterwards, without twisting, the product is laid out on a horizontal surface to dry.

Holofiber

A washing machine will help you quickly clean the sides filled with holofiber.

Algorithm of actions:

• pre-prepared sides (stains removed, ribbons tied) load the washing drum;
• set the water temperature to 40-50°C (holofiber retains its structure under the influence of high temperatures);
• pour liquid detergent into a special compartment of the washing machine;
• spin - 400-600 rpm;
• After washing, the sides with hollofiber are dried on a line, in the shade, in a well-ventilated place.

Foam rubber

Sides filled with foam rubber wash as follows:

1. Using baking soda, ammonia or hydrogen peroxide, remove stains and stubborn dirt from the fabric of the sides.
2. Remove Velcro, ties, and ribbons (if the elements are not removable, then they are simply tied).
3. Fill the bathtub with warm water (no more than 40°C), soak the sides.
4. Squeezing the foam with your hands, squeeze out excess moisture and soak the product again in warm water with liquid detergent already added.
5. With gentle squeezing movements, all dirt and dust are washed out of the foam rubber.
6. Afterwards, the product is thoroughly rinsed and hung to dry in the fresh air.

When washing foam bumpers in a washing machine adhere to the following rules:

• water temperature not higher than 40°C;
• only liquid detergent is used;
• double rinse mode is set;
• washing mode - delicate;
• spin at minimum speed.

Do I need to wash new items after purchase?

New crib bumpers must be washed. Regardless of quality, price, a product passes through many hands before it is purchased:

• seamstress,
• packers,
• loaders,
• sellers.

It is not known under what conditions the product was stored and transported. Dust and bacteria settle on the new fabric, as well as particles and the smell of the coloring pigment.

Washing will help disinfect your new item.. If it is not possible to wash the bumper, you can use the high-temperature cleaning method or simply iron the fabric of the soft bumper cover for the crib.

How often?

Planned washing of the sides is carried out once every three months. In the first six months of a child’s life, this is enough to keep the product in proper shape and cleanliness. As the baby grows, cleaning the sides can be done no more than once every five to six months.

If stains or streaks appear, the soft protection, of course, must be washed more often.. It’s good if the bumper consists of separate removable parts (in this case, only the dirty part is cleaned). If the soft protection is a single sheet, it will have to be washed completely.

How to dry?

Maintain the appearance and shape of the sides of the crib Not only proper washing will help, but also drying:

1. Do not hang the item out to dry immediately after washing. You need to wait ten to fifteen minutes for the water to drain. Otherwise, under the weight of moisture, the filler may lose its shape.
2. After the water has drained, the sides can be hung to dry on a line or laid out on a flat horizontal surface.
3. It is forbidden to dry soft protection with filler near heating devices, sources of open fire, or in direct sunlight. Active drying can cause deformation of the product.
4. There is no need to rush; the filler must dry completely. Haste can completely ruin the sides. In damp, under-dried filler, fungi and mold will begin to develop, which are impossible to get rid of (the thing will have to be thrown away).

Adviсe

Basic recommendations:

1. A terry towel will help speed up the drying process of the sides. It is enough to cover the soft side with it and lightly press down. Moisture will be absorbed into the terry very quickly.
2. Only removable covers can be ironed. When exposed to high temperatures, the filler loses its shape and may melt.
3. Sides with filler must not be steamed.

Conclusion

Following certain recommendations for washing soft bumpers for a baby crib will help you quickly achieve the ideal result of cleanliness and freshness of the product, without compromising the health of a small child.