8 Tips For Cleaning Your Toddler's Toys
- Date: 2009-10-24 - Word Count: 526
Share This!
For parents, choosing safe toys is not the final step in making sure the kids are safe. The toys also need plenty of maintenance to keep them in one piece and also germ free.
Children play with their toys everywhere: in the house, in the pool, the bathtub and in raw dirt. What's a parent to do? Kids need to experience life and playing in these environments is an important part of that. It's fun, it's educational and it's normal.
As a parent, you must not prevent your kid from getting dirty, but instead just make sure that it's safe and that the toys don't carry any potentially dangerous germs.
Here are a few tips for keeping your child's toys clean and safe:
1.Wash large toys outside. If you've got ride-on toys, big toy trucks or any similar devices, use a garden hose and powerfully spray any dirt that you can see. If you want to be particularly careful, you can use some hot soapy water that will instantly kill any germs.
2.Wash all stuffed toys in a washing machine every couple of weeks. They tend to gather lots of dust and other microscopic insects that may be harmful. Check the label for instructions.
3.Hard plastic toys are easy to clean in a dishwasher. Thanks to high temperature, the toys are sterilized and free of germs in a matter of minutes. It's ok to use normal dishwashing detergent and the toys will smell like fresh lemons or oranges.
4.For toys that may get damaged at high temperature, you can wash them by hand with warm soapy water. If their design is a little more intricate, you can use a tootbrush to get all the dirt out of any small holes they may have. You can leave the toys to soak in the water for a few minutes before actually washing them.
5.For wooden toys, hot water can not only damage the paint but it can also break them in pieces. Use a soft cloth soiled in warm soapy water and gently remove any dirt
6.Use sanitizer. You can spray the toys with it and come back after a few minutes to wipe is off with a soft cloth. Careful with it because it may damage the paint.
7.Wash bath toys as soon as you finished bathing the kid. Any dirt that's in the bath tub will end up on the toys and, in a wet environment, they are a perfect habitat for germ development. Wash them and leave them to dry in a well ventilated room or in the sun, then store them in a wet free place.
8.Throroughly wash the kid pools and leave them to dry before packing them up and putting them in the locker. The kids have picked everything that layed in the garden on their feet and brought it into the pool. Clean it up while it's easy, or you'll have a nightmare trying to clean it up later.
And that's pretty much all there is to it. Keeping your kid in a safe environment is a key to a happy childhood, but don't get overboard with it. Kids need to experience life and getting in contact with dirt thoughens their immune system.
Children play with their toys everywhere: in the house, in the pool, the bathtub and in raw dirt. What's a parent to do? Kids need to experience life and playing in these environments is an important part of that. It's fun, it's educational and it's normal.
As a parent, you must not prevent your kid from getting dirty, but instead just make sure that it's safe and that the toys don't carry any potentially dangerous germs.
Here are a few tips for keeping your child's toys clean and safe:
1.Wash large toys outside. If you've got ride-on toys, big toy trucks or any similar devices, use a garden hose and powerfully spray any dirt that you can see. If you want to be particularly careful, you can use some hot soapy water that will instantly kill any germs.
2.Wash all stuffed toys in a washing machine every couple of weeks. They tend to gather lots of dust and other microscopic insects that may be harmful. Check the label for instructions.
3.Hard plastic toys are easy to clean in a dishwasher. Thanks to high temperature, the toys are sterilized and free of germs in a matter of minutes. It's ok to use normal dishwashing detergent and the toys will smell like fresh lemons or oranges.
4.For toys that may get damaged at high temperature, you can wash them by hand with warm soapy water. If their design is a little more intricate, you can use a tootbrush to get all the dirt out of any small holes they may have. You can leave the toys to soak in the water for a few minutes before actually washing them.
5.For wooden toys, hot water can not only damage the paint but it can also break them in pieces. Use a soft cloth soiled in warm soapy water and gently remove any dirt
6.Use sanitizer. You can spray the toys with it and come back after a few minutes to wipe is off with a soft cloth. Careful with it because it may damage the paint.
7.Wash bath toys as soon as you finished bathing the kid. Any dirt that's in the bath tub will end up on the toys and, in a wet environment, they are a perfect habitat for germ development. Wash them and leave them to dry in a well ventilated room or in the sun, then store them in a wet free place.
8.Throroughly wash the kid pools and leave them to dry before packing them up and putting them in the locker. The kids have picked everything that layed in the garden on their feet and brought it into the pool. Clean it up while it's easy, or you'll have a nightmare trying to clean it up later.
And that's pretty much all there is to it. Keeping your kid in a safe environment is a key to a happy childhood, but don't get overboard with it. Kids need to experience life and getting in contact with dirt thoughens their immune system.
Eugen Lisov is the creator of http://www.child-toys-guide.com , a place where you can find great information about choosing toys for all ages and also lots of reviews of the most popular toys today. For more on toddler toys, visit http://www.child-toys-guide.com/toddler-toys.shtml.n
n Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- Top Riding Toys For 201
Children love the excitement and adventure that can be found by cruising on their own ride on toy. W - Picking the Best Size Bike For Your Child
Bicycling can be a great way for your child to get a little extra exercise. Learning to ride a bike - How to Help Your Kids Through Difficult Events
Even as a child or adolescent we may face challenging times when things seem to be crashing down aro - How to Make Your Home Safe For a Young Child
New parents often spend weeks preparing their home for the arrival of their new baby. While there is - 4 Things to Know Before You Buy a Diaper Bag
Some things to keep in mind before you purchase the diaper bag are the following: material, the cost - Exciting Food Suggestions For Kids
Making kids eat healthy food is a big task every mother goes through. With kids pre-occupied with pl - Add Modern Touches to Your Toddler's Room With Modern Toddler Bedding
Decorating a child's room presents parents with several different challenges simultaneously: Choosin - When Should You Be Concerned About Your Baby's Health?
Your baby's health is one of the most important and delicate things that you have to keep abreast of - Having a Happy and Healthy Baby With the Benefits of Baby Massage
Mothers have known for centuries the benefits of baby massage, the world over. In many Asian countri - Diaper Bags And Their Uses
Parents usually need to take diaper bags along with them if they out on a trip. Especially, if the b
Most viewed articles in this category:
- The Perfect Parent...Who Are We Kidding?
I get the feeling that there are a lot of moms and dads out there that feel they're not measuring up - Partial Breastfeeding - Should I Even Bother?
For some women, feeding a baby with breastmilk alone is not possible. The reasons for this vary. For - Skateboarding In The Eighties To The Present
Skateboarding traces its roots to the seventies but it really reached the peak of its popularity in - How Breastfeeding Benefits A Daddy
You know that breastfeeding is best for mother and child, but what's in it for Dad? Isn't he going t - Child-Appropriate Costumes: Violence, Sexuality, And Insensitivity
So your daughter wants to be Wonder Woman for Hallowe'en, or your son wants to be Batman. They're bo - The Evolution Of Vitamin B5 For Acne
I came across the benefits of Vitamin B5 6 years ago whilst searching for an acne treatment that act - Depression And Teens - Six Signs That Your Child May Be Suffering From Depression
Most people are now aware of the seriousness of depression. This has become much more common and mor - Parenting Teenager - Take Time For Your Teen!
BookWire's "Year in Reviews Magazine," December 2006 issue, lists a review of my book "Help Me With - Why It's Important To Follow A Healthy Diet When Pregnant
Pregnancy is one of the most physically enduring times in our lives, and it is more important than e - Sleep Separation And Your Child
It seems harmless enough, lying down with your child while he goes to sleep, but it could be that sl