How To Sanitize Soft Baby Toys

We want our baby toys to last for many years to come, especially if they have become collectibles or hold special sentimental value.

Unfortunately germs can be passed on to toys, especially moist soft toys, where a wet environment is the perfect breeding ground for germs. But some toys just don't do well in the washing machine or dryer, so how can we sanitize soft baby toys without damaging them?

Consider these options:

- Hand wash the toy and let it air dry in the sunlight.
- Use a non-toxic sanitizer spray like vinegar and water.
- If it has no electronic parts, place the item in the dryer and let the heat sanitize the toy.
- If it has no electronic parts, place the toy in the freezer for a few days, the extreme cold will kill germs.
- Place the toy in a pillow case or mesh lingerie bag, secure the end, then place it in the washing machine on a delicate cycle.
- Try the short cycle of your dish washing machine.
- Try a hand-held steam cleaner.
- Try the Nursery Sanitizer Product, it uses dry heat to kill germs.

The Nursery Sanitizer is an interesting product as it sanitizes hard and soft toys, pacifiers and baby bottle nipples in 30 minutes and then automatically shuts off when done. It won’t shrink or fade colorful fabrics or melt plastic or rubber items. It is also an easy and convenient way to sanitize breast pump attachments.

It effectively reaches sanitizing temperatures to kill 99% of germs in 30 minutes. Dry heat is used, which is a safe, natural way to kill germs without the use of chemicals. The dry heat will kill the following:

Respiratory Synctial virus
Influenza & Coronaviruses
Pneumococcus
Haemophilus influenzae
E.coli & salmonella
I think this is a great product and it would make a great gift for a new mother.