Do I need to wash the skirts in the crib after buying?

Boots for a baby crib( sometimes they are also called bumpers) - a very handy thing. The baby in this crib is comfortable, he feels safe, and accordingly - my mother is also calm. You can buy them at any children's store, but some manufacturers of children's furniture have developed models that include sidebars. But is it necessary to wash the skirts in the crib after purchase? Let's talk about this.

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Why do we need edges?

Without the sides, you can manage, of course. But even in those times when they could not be bought in the store, young moms put a blanket on the roll, extra pillows and stuff in the same way. That is, they made the same restrictions, but from improvised means. In fact, the bows are long soft cylinders, which are often attached or fastened to the walls of the crib. So now the question of whether you need a cushion in a baby cot, many parents respond positively.

How are they useful?

1. Protect the child from bruises and cones when striking against a rigid grille.
2. Do not give the opportunity to poke an arm or leg( and even the head) between the bars, that is, again, protect against injuries.
3. Do not allow the baby to throw toys too actively around the room.
4. Close the bed from drafts and dust.
5. Causes a feeling of coziness and peace - the baby falls asleep more quickly, nothing distracts him.

Important! In the stores you can find and development boards with bright interesting pictures or geometric figures. Such details of the crib are capable of taking the baby for a while, as soon as he wakes up. Developing models can also be with removable pictures. It's very convenient - before the bed the pictures are taken off, and nothing distracts your baby, and when he wakes up - you can attach the pictures, change their places, make new ones.

As for the sizes, they can be very different:

• There are high sides, almost to half the grille.
• There are low - a height of fifteen centimeters.

They can cover:

• the entire perimeter of the crib;
• three walls;
• two walls and an angle;
• 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.

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What are the edges made of?

Before you erase the curbs from a cot, look at what they are made of. They are:

• with removable covers;
• without cases.

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

• calico;
• satin;
• coarse calico;
• of linen fabric.

However, even products with removable covers sometimes have to be washed completely. Of the same materials, the coating is also made for models without cases.

Important! If you decide to make the sides yourself, it's better to sew them from the same fabrics. The wool is too hard and can cause allergy, and synthetics poorly passes the air and does not always absorb moisture.

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Filler

The most important thing is the filler, because it depends on what the edge is stuffed with, in which mode it is washed and how best to dry it. There are boards:

• with foam filler;
• with sintepon filler.

Both types have their pros and cons:

1. Foam, if not for long, does not get stuck and does not dissolve, but it's longer to dry.
2. Synthepone dries quickly, but when washing it has the property of getting lost. Therefore sinteponovye edges are better for quilting before washing, and a mode to choose delicate.

Important! Over time, the foam breaks up into harmful substances, so the second or third child will be better off buying new skirts, even if the cot gets from the first.

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Do I need to erase 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 the rims:

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

If you bought new skirts in a reliable store, they look clean and smell the way a new children's thing smells - you do not have to wash it. Directly the baby, even a newborn, does not touch the sides, and certainly there is no danger that an infection can enter them into the umbilical wound. In this case it is enough:

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

Boots have an extraneous smell

New skirts can have a very suspicious smell. It may seem that they were kept in a warehouse with some chemical substances or stale tissues. In this case, they can be washed, but there are other ways out:

• can be treated with quartz;
• air on the balcony.

If the sides are purchased accidentally

In principle, even in the first shop that comes across, there is quite a quality product. And if the sides do not arouse suspicion, it is not necessary to erase them, and you can do with them just like you did with those bought in a branded shopping center. For fidelity, it's best to iron the covers, and wind the sides themselves.

Fences from the commission shop or with the hand

Used side panels need to be washed necessarily, no matter where you got them and what they are. Even if you bought them from the best friend, the accuracy of which is not in doubt, because she sold this thing because she no longer needs her child, and therefore - there is no need to maintain it in perfect condition.

But if you made this part yourself, it's up to you, because you know exactly in what conditions you worked and how much quality materials you used.

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How to wash the skirts in the crib for the newborn?

Which is better - to put the sides in the dry cleaners or to put them in order at home? Can I wash the skirts in the crib in the washing machine? At one time a young mother, who decided to arrange a cozy cradle for her baby, thinks about it. In the dry cleaning of the sides, it is undesirable to hand over, but to wash - why not?

The sides for the crib of the newborn can be washed in two ways:

• by hand;
• in the car.

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

1. When you do a manual wash, you will not damage anything, the sides will not collapse and will not break.
2. But the modern washing machine provides a better washing.

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

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

What tools to use?

Lingerie for babies is often washed with the help of special children's washing powders. In any hardware store you will be offered several types of such a powder, you can buy it in the children's goods store. And this is an excellent option for washing removable covers. However, the powder is not always good at washing the sides, it is poorly rinsed out of the filler. Therefore, for washing it is better to use:

• a gel-based product intended for washing children's clothes;
• baby shampoo;
• baby bath foam;
• baby soap without perfume( for hand washing).

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

As for children's soap, this is a universal remedy. Unlike other hard detergents and powders, it is fairly easy to remove during rinsing even from foam rubber.

Important! If there are no stains on the bumpers and no unpleasant smell emanates from them, they just do not look very fresh, they can be washed without detergent, in warm water.

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Washing sequence

How to wash the sides for a crib with foam rubber or sintepon inside? This will be simpler if you follow a certain sequence:

1. Spots from organic contaminants are washed with a powder that does not contain phosphate.
2. Inspect the sides.
3. At the developing side, take pictures and toys.
4. Remove visible spots - special gels / stain removers or home remedies are suitable for this.
5. The cords with which the skirts are tied to the crib, tie into the knot( if possible, they, like Velcro, should be removed).
6. If necessary, quilk the sides to prevent the sintepon from getting lost.

Hand wash

Pour into warm water bath:

1. Dilute a small amount of detergent.
2. Immerse the sides so that the water covers them completely.
3. Wait for 5-10 minutes.
4. Gently press the sides.
5. Thoroughly rinse the product with plenty of water.
6. Press gently again( do not unscrew).

Important! Do not rub the sides very much.

Machine wash:

1. When washing the sides in the car, set the delicate mode.
2. Set the minimum temperature.
3. Install additional rinse.

Important! Do not use flavors, but when rinsing you can add a hypoallergenic baby conditioner.

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How to dry the curbs of a baby crib?

Even with careful spinning in foam rubber and sintepon water remains - fillers keep it gorgeous. Do not hang the sides immediately after washing - under the weight of water even the quilted sintepon will shift. Therefore, to begin with, spread a piece of cotton cloth on the floor, and on it - the skirts. In a few hours, excess moisture evaporates. After that, you can hang the product to dry - best on the balcony.

Important! It is not recommended to dry the flanges next to batteries and electric heaters.

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Is it possible to iron the sides?

Foam rubber very badly tolerates heat - it simply melts. For the synthepone, too hot an iron is also harmful. Nevertheless, you can iron the sides by setting the temperature for synthetic fabrics. It is not worth it to steam them.

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

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Simple tips

In order to be used for long enough, it is useful to take into account several points when washing:

• synthetic fillers do not tolerate heat, that is, they definitely do not boil;
• chlorine-containing powders and bleaches will not bring any benefit to the fabric, but can cause serious damage to the filler;
• if you still need to squeeze the sides of the washing machine - do it at the minimum speed.

Now you know all about whether you need to wash the curbs in the crib after purchase, what they are and how to organize the care of the cradle of the baby in the first months of his life. We hope you do not have to spend much time on this routine work and nothing will distract you from your little miracle.