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How to Clean/steralize Bath Toys
Asked by J.G. from Seattle
on January 3, 2007
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Hello everyone!
I was just curious about what other mommies do to clean their babies bath toys? I get anxious about using bleach? If that's what do to, how much? I ...
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- we just toss ours in the dishwasher from time to time--you could also put them in a lingerie bag (or probably even a pillow case) in the washing machine. it might be ...
- I use the dishwasher. There is no bleach involved and the heat from the dishwasher staralizes them. T. C
- I soak them in dilluted bleach water in the sink for a couple of hours and rinse them really well. My son is very sensitive to soaps and detergents, so I have to be v...
Toys for a One Year Old....
Asked by M.N. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2010
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My son's 1 year birthday is coming up and I'm looking to update his toy chest. Those of you who have young toddlers out there. What are their hands down favorite toy...
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- My son loves ride on toys and any type of car or truck. He turns 3 next week and still plays daily with the ride-on we gave him for his first birthday. I also sell...
- I can relate! Things I know now that I wish I would have known then... I wouldn't worry about the number of toys. With my kids it seems the more toys they have the m...
- Here are some suggestions for toys that have stood the test of time with my son: I got this for my son when he was about 1 year old. He STILL plays with this, only ...
Disenfecting Bath Toys
Asked by B.A. from Detroit
on April 19, 2008
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Any recommendations on how to disinfect bath toys? My toddler loves playing with toys during bath time, and always puts them in his mouth. So I want to avoid chemica...
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- Hi there:) I agree with throwing them in the dishwasher, unless they can gold water inside them, than I would just spray them down with the clorox (which is great!) ...
- B A, I just learned on the food network show "Good Eats" that White Vinegar works just as well as bleach and does not break down like bleach does. Bleach, when it ...
- I use eco friendly cleaning products so that I don't have to worry about what my daughter is putting in her mouth. I do rinse them really well because I figure any ki...
Used Toys - Donate or Dump?
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on October 22, 2009
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I was wondering what to do with toys my kids no longer play with. Some are practically new and I don't want to throw them out if there is an organization that could pu...
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- FREECYCLE, FREECYCLE, FREECYCLE. It is a yahoo group that allows you to list anything you don't want any more and people can respond if they want the items and THEY w...
- You can donate to a women's shelter or a daycare.
- I second the idea of Goodwill and local churches/parents' day out programs/preschool programs. That's where we donate our outgrown toys. If you want to make some...
Disinfecting Bath Toys
Asked by B.R. from San Francisco
on March 9, 2011
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Hi! I was just wondering what other moms use to disinfect bath toys? Thanks for the input!
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- I'm feeling bad, I don't clean them, I usually throw them away if they get scum built-up or look yucky.
- I put them in a laundry bag(the kind used for delicate items) and wash them in the washing machine. Then I air dry them.
- Be sure to squeeze excess water out every time to avoid mold growth. To Disinfect, we use Sol U Guard. Great disinfectant but also kid friendly and environmentally s...
Where Can I Donate Used Toys??
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on May 26, 2008
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We need to lighten the toy load in our house. We packed up a bunch of gently used toys, but found out that our local donation center doesn't take toys, only clothing....
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- We donate a lot to the Cancer Federation. They will accept toys. Their number is 800-962-3260....just call and arra...
- yahoo group freecycle is great for this and getting rid of other items too
- My girlfriend is starting a day care center this fall and she would love and gladly accept any new toys to start her off. If you are willing please e-mail me and I wi...
Safe Cleaning Products for Toys?
Asked by A.W. from San Francisco
on February 24, 2008
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What products out there are safe to use to clean baby toys? I don't know if I should use Lysol or Clorox wipes to clean my son's toys after use. Any suggestions? Thank...
Toys Best for Babies
Asked by S.K. from Phoenix
on June 8, 2009
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I have a beaitiful 4 month old boy. He is just a happy kids and plays by hinself most of the time. I am from India and having hard time figuring out what toys should I...
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- Hi S. When my son was younger, I made him a variety of musical instruments to explore using recycled materials. For a 4 month old, I would get him a shapes circl...
- Leapfrog has some really good toys to promote learning. I don't have any specifically in mind but I know they have toys for all age groups. They are very interactive t...
- I found that toys that my son could chew on and were easily washable (either washing machine for soft toys or the dishwasher) worked best. I also liked the softer toy...
Cleaning Baby's Toys
Asked by T.K. from Boston
on October 29, 2008
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I was wondering how everyone cleans thier baby/kids toys. The ones that you can't submerge into soapy water.
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- I used the Clorox Everywhere Cleaner and it worked well. It was also easy to find, anywhere I shopped, and not too expensive. I've seen ads for Clorox's new line of ...
- i have found a great all natural cleaner and another sanitizer, i usually spray a little of both on a papertowel or sponge and just wipe them down :-) I actually have ...
- I just use Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and a damp face cloth, Make sure you rinse it good with another cloth. It works great!
Cleaning Baby Toys
Asked by K.P. from New York
on July 1, 2008
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I'm just wondering what others out there do to clean/disinfect their baby toys. I usually just soak in a detergent and hot water mix, but I'm not sure if there's a be...
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- Hi K. I use the clorox wipes to clean everything! I just wipe things down with them regularly. If you worry about your son putting things in his mouth, and using the...
- hi K., i remember with my first i used to sterilize everything, haha! now, unless it is something special or mechanical, it goes into the washer or the dishwasher, dep...
- I found that the dishwasher was the greatest for the plastic toys. Put stuffed animals in a pillowcase and then into the washing machine. Day care centers use a wa...
