Cleaning
the Crib
There are many things that need to be done by the expectant
parents prior to the arrival of the baby. One of the
important furniture that is recommended by many pediatricians
is the crib. Cribs are suitable for the babies from birth
till the age of three months. There are many good and
high quality cribs that are designed with crib safety
in mind, available in the market. However choosing a
safe and suitable crib for the baby is important since
it is the place where the baby should feel comfortable
while it sleeps and also the place where the mothers
have no fear of putting the baby in. For the babies to
have a good sleep the crib has to be clean and fresh.
Crib Beddings
Some of the crib bedding that the baby needs are mattress,
sheets, quilts, blankets, bumpers and so on. These beddings
have to be dusted and cleaned atleast twice a week to
keep the crib clean. Failure in hygiene can cause the
baby skin rashes. The blankets and the mattress should
be aired atleast once a week. The sheets have to be changed
as they become wet.
Crib beddings - Cleaning Tips
Take care to wash the light and dark colors separately.
Use warm water for polyesters and blends and hot water
for cotton. Use mild detergents. However, if the baby
has allergy use the detergent that is organic and fragrant
free. Before washing the blankets, inspect the care label
and then follow the instructions carefully. If the label
says hand wash, never put it in the washing machine.
If the baby is prone to allergy use foam pillow instead
of feather ones. To clean the pillow, fill a large basin
with water and add mild soap solution. Dip the pillow
one small section at a time in the solution and squeeze
out the solution. Once the whole pillow is clean, rinse
a few times to remove the soap. Lay the pillow in the
sun to dry, turning it frequently. Once a month the slants
and the railings of the crib should be wiped clean with
a cloth and a mild disinfectant. Vacuum the crib frequently
would help to keep the dust and the dust mites from harbouring
between the crib and the mattress.
There are many
more fixture articles in our fixture
section. There
is more specific information in the links at the beginning
of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
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