should I wash stuffed toys before I give them to my new baby?

9 Responses to should I wash stuffed toys before I give them to my new baby?

1. Rebecca

   January 23, 2012 at 1:15 am

   I did when my daughter was a baby. Stuffed animals do sit on store shelves for how long before they are purchased? Do read the tag to check for launder instructions.
2. Melissa D

   January 23, 2012 at 1:44 am

   I wouldn’t bother. By the time you want to give it to him to play with (3-5 months) it won’t really matter anymore and will have the germs from your house that he’s constantly exposed to.
3. herefordsun

   January 23, 2012 at 2:04 am

   If you want to, you can. I did with the stuffed toys that had instructions on how to wash. Those that didn’t, I just sprayed with Lysol. I chose the apple or berry scented kind, so the toys would still smell good. :) That would be your best bet if you’re truly concerned.
4. FrustratedMomof2

   January 23, 2012 at 2:53 am

   I only keep the stuffed animals that can live through the washer but some dont come out so great. I would just shake off the dust or take a wet sponge over it.
5. Debra S

   January 23, 2012 at 3:51 am

   I would. Everything sent from overseas and that is made from material is coated with chemicals, to keep bugs off of them.
   My husband works with Jones Apparel, loading and unloading trucks and sometimes the chemicals are so strong smelling, they have to air out the truck before they can work.
   Toys aren’t coated as badly as clothing, but it wouldn’t hurt to be safe.
   They can be safely washed in warm water, on delicate cycle, and dried in the dryer on delicate.
6. breastmom

   January 23, 2012 at 4:20 am

   yes, its easy…put them in a pillow case, tie it shut, or use a shoe string to tie it. then wash on delicate cycle, cold water
   use the no-dye, no-scent detergent you plan to use on babies clothes, then dry in dryer same way. better safe than sorry. I’m the mom you see at the grocer, using hand wipes to sanitize the buggy lol
7. Danielle J

   January 23, 2012 at 4:53 am

   I would just to err on the side of caution
8. Avery's Mommy

   January 23, 2012 at 5:46 am

   I always do. You never know who/what touched them between the factory, the ship, the truck, and the store. I just toss them in the wash with the rest of the baby laundry and hang them to dry.

   lol – And I’m not the Mom with the hand wipes – I’m the one with the big bulky cover over the shopping cart so she can’t touch a single part of it!
9. drhaus_192003

   January 23, 2012 at 6:38 am

   Yes it will help with allergies etc. I washed mine then put the in the freezer and my son doesnt have any allergies( let the dry out frist). It is always better to go over and beyond to make sure everything is just right for you new baby. and Congrats.