{"id":38284,"date":"2021-04-14T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sindibaba.com\/cleaning-baby-toys-thats-what-matters\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:05:47","slug":"cleaning-baby-toys-thats-what-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sindibaba.com\/en\/cleaning-baby-toys-thats-what-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning baby toys: that’s what matters!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Which toys can go in the washing machine or tumble dryer, which materials can be boiled, and which toys need to be cleaned more carefully?
\nAt the latest when the baby is born, you, like many other parents, will ask yourself the question about the correct hygiene of baby toys.
\nHow often does the pacifier need to be cleaned?
\nWhat about the wooden rattle and what is the best way to clean a crocheted toy?
\nWe answer questions like these in this article.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n

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Why cleaning and disinfecting baby toys is so important<\/h2>\n

Small babies have an immature immune system<\/h3>\n

It is therefore advisable to clean baby toys<\/a> at certain intervals, as stubborn bacteria and germs can attach themselves to them.
\nDiseases can thus be transmitted and spread more quickly.
\nChildren’s toys in particular quickly develop into a kind of breeding ground for bacteria. <\/p>\n

Germs and viruses train the immune system<\/h3>\n

This is countered by the fact that a certain amount of exposure to bacteria and viruses in moderation is actually beneficial for the development of a strong immune system.
\nFor example, people who grew up on a farm, in the countryside or with pets are demonstrably less susceptible to illness in adulthood than those who grew up without animals.
\nSo to a certain extent, it is also a philosophical question to what extent you are prepared to expose your little darling to pathogens as a child.
\nNevertheless, a certain level of basic hygiene should be maintained.
\nIt is therefore advisable to clean soft toys from time to time.
\nThere are various ways of doing this, depending on the material.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n

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How often should children’s toys be cleaned?<\/h2>\n

There is no general answer as to how often you should clean your baby’s toys.
\nYou should use common sense here.
\nIf the teddy falls into the puddle, it’s obvious that it needs to go in the washing machine.
\nHowever, excessive hygiene is counterproductive when it comes to strengthening the immune system.
\nDue to our modern way of life, we are only exposed to a fraction of the variety of germs in our environment that we were a hundred years ago or that people in developing countries were.
\nIt is therefore not necessary to keep your home perfectly dust-free, banish your furry pet to the garage or disinfect everything and everyone for the sake of your child.
\nIncidentally, children are at less risk from Covid-19 than adults, as the virus is not dangerous for children.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n

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What is the best way to clean and disinfect toys?<\/h2>\n

Depending on the nature of the toy, various cleaning methods are available.
\nAn insider tip first: If you are not sure whether and at how many degrees you can clean your toy in the washing machine, or whether washing with water, alkaline solutions or other cleaning liquids is permitted, you can use the following method for disinfecting: <\/p>\n

Place the toy in the freezer compartment to disinfect!<\/h3>\n

Put the toy in a freezer bag and place it in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
\nThis way, the toy is more than 99% disinfected.
\nEven a boil wash cycle will not achieve such a high level of disinfection.
\nYou can then treat the toy further to remove unsightly stains.
\nThe user-friendly and reusable zip bags with different capacities are particularly suitable as freezer bags: <\/p>\n