Non-toxic natural ways to clean toys – full time baby Parenting

The main concern of any parent is infection, which can easily spread to babies. Babies are cute and “unsanitary”. From throwing toys to picking them up and putting them in your mouth; It’s all in one day’s work for babies! You can Disinfect baby toys naturally and here’s how.

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Mild soap (baby soap / hand soap / dish soap):

You can use mild soap as a detergent to clean your baby’s toy. Put. Simply immerse the toy in the detergent and water solution to remove dust from the toy.

Baking soda:

Baking soda is another great natural ingredient for cleaning baby toys. You can pour 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda in a glass of warm water and clean the toys with towels.

White wine vinegar:

You can also use white vinegar to clean your baby’s toy. White vinegar because of it antibacterial and disinfectant properties is an excellent option for cleaning your baby’s toy. However, make sure you rinse the toy properly with clean water and dry in the sun after applying white vinegar.

Lemon juice:

Lemon juice is naturally acidic and, due to its properties, an excellent natural cleaner for your child’s toy. It not only kills the germs, but also removes the stain from the toys.

Alcohol:

You can use alcohol diluted in warm water to clean your baby’s toy. It gives the plastic and wooden toys their natural shine and removes stubborn stains, if any.

Baby toys by category

Plastic toys:

If the toy is made entirely of plastic, you can wash it with mild soap or even run it in the dishwasher (not suitable for battery-operated toys). You can put the toys in a laundry bag or strainer so they don’t fall off the shelves. Use a gentle cycle and let the toy air dry. If the stains are stubborn, you can use a carpet or toothbrush to scrub. If the plastic toys are battery operated or have embedded fabrics, you can wipe the surface of the toys with a clean cloth soaked in soapy water.

Wooden toys:

Wooden toys get rough because they warp when soaked in water. To clean wooden toys, use a clean cloth dipped in a 50/50 mixture of water and distilled white vinegar or soapy water. You can also rub a cotton ball with alcohol to remove residues, stains, or dirty spots.

Soft toy (fabric):

If your baby’s plush toys make a noise or have a battery, they can be cleaned on site with a baby wipe. However, if it is a simple soft toy to cuddle, you can put it in your washing machine. And for a deeper cleaning, Load the toy into a laundry bag or pillow case and tumble dry for 15 minutes over medium heat. Make sure the stuffed toys are properly dried as they tend to absorb water and can become breeding grounds for mold.

If the toy shows visible stains, apply the mixture of baking soda and white vinegar and scrub it with a toothbrush before washing it in the machine.

Latex and rubber toys:

Rubber toys are prone to mold if not cleaned regularly. Rubber and latex toys are generally the chew toys, so care should be taken when cleaning them. Rubber toys with holes should never be immersed in water or cleaned under running water.

Remove mold or mildew from bath toys

If not included, mold can cause allergies, breathing problems, and other health problems. Mold affects people of all ages, but people with a weak immune system are more prone to mold. Mold in particular can easily hit children. Bath toys collect more mold than any other toy. Since bath toys are mainly made of rubber and latex, it is recommended that you cook the bath toy once every 2-3 weeks, otherwise mold and mildew will not accumulate.

You can use baby wipes or a DIY spray disinfectant that doesn’t need to be rinsed off and is safer for the baby.

Natural DIY spray disinfectant

This recipe uses 1 part of vinegar and 1 part of distilled water, so you can adjust the amounts according to your requirements.

ingredients– –

• A glass spray bottle (plastic tends to build up mold)
• ½ cup of white vinegar
• ½ cup of distilled water
• 10-15 drops of Germ Destroyer essential oil (Clove / Lavender / Lemon / Cinnamon / Rosemary – anyone)

Directions-

• Add water to the glass bottle first, followed by white vinegar
• Now add essential oil and gently shake it
• Wait for the bubbles to settle and start cleaning

NOTE: When using this mixture for an electric toy, it is recommended to spray on a lint-free cloth and wipe the toy clean.

How often should I brush toys?

1. Everyday toys that are your baby’s favorite or that you carry in your baby’s diaper bag should be cleaned weekly
2. The toys, which have not been used for some time, are likely to contain bacteria. They should be cleaned before you give them to your baby
3. After a play date, other babies put the toys in their mouths

Use these mixtures and keep the baby toy clean so that it is free of all germs and your children are healthy and happy.