Do I need to wash the sides in the crib after purchase?

The sides for a crib (sometimes they are also called bumpers) are a very convenient thing. It’s comfortable for the baby in such a bed, he feels safe, and accordingly - the mother is also calm. You can buy them at any children's store, but some manufacturers of children's furniture have developed models that come with bumpers. But is it necessary to wash the sides in the crib after purchase? Let's talk about it.

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Why do we need bumpers?

Of course, you can do without sides. But even in those days when they could not be bought in the store, young mothers put a blanket rolled up into a roll, extra pillows, etc. in the same way. That is, they did the same limiters, but from improvised means. In fact, the sides are long soft cylinders that are most often tied or fastened to the walls of the crib. So now, when asked whether bumpers are needed in a crib, many parents respond positively.

How are they useful?

1. Protect the child from bruises and cones when hitting a rigid lattice.
2. They do not give the opportunity to stick an arm or leg (or even a head) between the rods, that is, again, they protect against injuries.
3. Do not allow the baby to scatter toys too actively throughout the room.
4. Close the bed from drafts and dust.
5. They cause a feeling of comfort and peace - the baby falls asleep faster, nothing distracts him.

Important! In stores you can also find developing sides with bright interesting pictures or geometric shapes. Such parts of the crib are able to take the baby for a while, as soon as he wakes up. Developing models can be with removable pictures. This is very convenient - before going to bed, the pictures are taken, and nothing distracts your baby, and when he wakes up, you can attach the pictures, swap them, make new ones.

As for the sizes, they can be very different:

• There are high sides, almost up to half of the grill.
• There are low - fifteen centimeters high.

They can overlap:

• the entire perimeter of the crib;
• three walls;
• two walls and a corner;
• two long walls;
• two short walls;
• one long wall;
• one short wall.

In a word, there are a lot of options, and in each case, parents choose the one that suits their child exactly.

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What are the sides made of?

Before you wash the sides of the crib, look at what they are made of. They are:

• with removable covers;
• without covers.

The first option, of course, is more convenient - you do not have to completely erase the sides every time, it will be enough to remove the covers, which are usually made from natural materials:

• chintz;
• satin;
• calico;
• linen fabric.

However, even products with removable covers sometimes have to be washed completely. The same materials are used for coating models without covers.

Important! If you decide to make the sides yourself, it is better to sew them from the same fabrics. The coat is too harsh and can cause allergies, and synthetics do not allow air to pass through well and do not always absorb moisture.

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Filler

The most important thing is the filler, because it depends on what the side is full of, in what mode it is washed and how best to dry it. Sides are:

• with foam rubber;
• with sintepon filler.

Both species have their pros and cons:

1. Foam, if it does not last long, does not go astray and does not disintegrate, but it takes longer to dry.
2. The synthetic winterizer dries quickly, however, when washing, it tends to stray. Therefore, sintepon boards should be quilted before washing, and select a delicate mode.

Important! Over time, foam rubber breaks up into substances that are unhealthy, so the second or third child will be better off buying new sides, even if the bed is from the first.

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Do I have to wash the sides immediately after purchase?

It depends on many circumstances, and first of all on where and how you bought the bumpers, bumpers and in what condition they are. You could buy sides:

• in a specialized store from a trusted manufacturer, while the appearance does not raise questions;
• in a specialized store, but the look is stale or there is a suspicious smell;
• in the first store, but the sides are new;
• in a thrift store;
• with hands.

If you bought new skirts in a reliable store, they look clean and smell like the smell of a new children's item - it’s not necessary to wash. The baby itself, even the newborn, does not directly touch the sides, and there is certainly no danger that they can get an infection in the umbilical wound. In this case, it is enough:

• iron removable covers with a hot iron;
• if there is a quartz lamp in the house - a few seconds to quartz the sides before putting them into the crib.

Sides have an odor

New skirts may have a very suspicious smell. It may seem that they were kept in a warehouse with some chemicals or dead tissue. In this case, you can wash them, but there are other ways out:

• process with quartz;
• ventilate on the balcony.

If the sides are bought by accident

In principle, even in the first store it comes across, a very high-quality product. And if the sides do not cause suspicion, it is not necessary to erase them, and you can deal with them in the same way as with those bought in a branded shopping center. For fidelity, it is best to iron the covers, and ventilate the sides themselves.

Sidebands from a thrift store or with hands

Second-hand sides must be washed, regardless of where you purchased them and in what condition they are. Even if you bought them from your best friend, whose accuracy you have no doubt, she sold this thing because her child no longer needs it and, accordingly, there is no need to maintain her in perfect condition.

But if you yourself sewed this detail - you decide, because you know exactly what conditions you worked in and how much quality materials you used.

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How to wash the sides in the crib for newborns?

Which is better - to hand over the sides to dry cleaning or tidy them up at home? Is it possible to wash the sides in the crib in the washing machine? At one point, a young mother, who decided to arrange a cozy crib for her baby, thinks about it. It is undesirable to hand over the sides to dry cleaning, but to wash - why not?

The sides for a newborn's crib can be washed in two ways:

• manually;
• in car.

Each method is good in its own way, but it also has disadvantages:

1. With a hand wash, you will definitely not damage anything, the sides will not fall down and will not dispose.
2. But a modern automatic washing machine provides better washing.

Regardless of which washing method you choose, you must follow some rules.

1. The water temperature should not exceed 40 ° C.
2. The minimum amount of detergent should be taken so that it can be completely removed when rinsing.
3. Do not twist the sides.

What tools to use?

Underwear for babies is very often washed with special baby detergents.In any hardware store you will be offered several types of such powder, you can buy it in a children's goods store. And this is a great option for washing removable covers. However, the powder is not always good when washing the sides themselves; it is poorly rinsed from the filler. Therefore, for washing it is better to use:

• gel detergent for washing children's things;
• baby shampoo;
• baby foam for bathing;
• non-perfumed baby soap (for hand washing).

Important! Liquid products and gels do not get stuck in the filler, they are washed perfectly when rinsing, and if they are intended for babies they do not cause an allergic reaction.

As for children's soap, this is a universal remedy. Unlike other harsh detergents and powders, it is quite easily removed during rinsing even from foam.

Important! If there are no spots on the bumpers and they do not emit an unpleasant odor, they just do not look very fresh, you can wash them without detergent in warm water.

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Washing sequence

How to wash the sides for a crib with foam rubber or synthetic winterizer inside? This will make it easier if you follow a certain sequence:

1. Clean stains from organic pollutants with phosphate-free powder.
2. Inspect the sides.
3. At the developing side remove pictures and toys.
4. Withdraw noticeable stains - special stain remover gels or home remedies are suitable for this.
5. Tie the cords with which the sides are tied to the bed, tie them into a knot (if possible, they, like Velcro, are better to remove).
6. If necessary, quilting the sides so that the synthetic winterizer does not stray.

Handwash

Pour warm water into the bath:

1. Dilute a small amount of detergent.
2. Submerge the sides so that the water completely covers them.
3. Wait 5-10 minutes.
4. Gently squeeze the sides.
5. Rinse the product thoroughly with plenty of water.
6. Gently wring out again (without twisting).

Important! You can not rub the sides much.

Machine wash:

1. When washing the sides in the machine, set the delicate mode.
2. Set the minimum temperature.
3. Set an extra rinse.

Important! You do not need to use fragrances, but when rinsing, you can add a hypoallergenic baby conditioner.

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How to dry the sides of the crib?

Even with a careful spin in the foam rubber and sintepon, water remains - the fillers hold it perfectly. You should not hang the sides immediately after washing - even the quilted synthetic winterizer will shift under the weight of the water. Therefore, to begin with, spread a piece of cotton fabric on the floor, and the sides on it. In a few hours, excess moisture will evaporate. After that, you can hang the product to dry - best on the balcony.

Important! It is not recommended to dry the sides near batteries and electric heaters.

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Can I iron the sides?

Foam rubber does not tolerate heat very well - it simply melts. Too sintepon too hot iron is also harmful. However, you can iron the sides by setting the temperature for synthetic fabrics. It’s not worth steaming them.

But with removable covers made of cotton and linen fabric, you can do anything you like, including ironing with a hot iron.

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Simple tips

In order for the sides to last long enough, when washing, it is useful to take into account several points:

• synthetic fillers do not tolerate heat well, that is, they definitely should not be boiled;
• chlorine-containing powders and bleaches will not bring any benefit to the fabric, but can seriously damage the filler;
• if you still need to squeeze the sides in the washing machine - do it at a minimum number of revolutions.

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Now you know everything about whether it is necessary to wash the sides in the crib after purchase, what they are and how to properly organize care for the baby's cradle in the first months of his life.We hope you don’t have to spend a lot of time on this chore and nothing will distract you from your little miracle.