Lots of babies and infants engage with toys by
putting them in their mouth or drooling on them. However, children can spread
sickness to others simply by touching and playing with toys other sick children
have previously come in contact with, especially during group playdates.
Daycares and children's centers have their own specific guidelines for toy
cleanliness. However, these are some practical solutions for parents so they
can keep their childrens' toys clean at home.
It is a pretty well known fact that washing
your hands with soap and water is a great germ deterrent. Some toys like
plastic blocks, infant rattles and teethers can easily be cleaned in the sink
using dish soap and warm water. It is never safe to wash any electrical toy
that can be plugged in by submerging it in soap and water. Even toys that
include batteries that activate lights and sounds should not be cleaned in soap
and water because it could impact the future use of the toy.
Some toys may be labelled as being dishwasher safe. .The
dishwasher has been especially great for bath toys that begin to develop mold
and mildew overtime.
Surface Wipes
These days there are entire aisles in stores dedicated to
disinfectant surface wipes. Simply wipe down the toy using a disinfectant
surface wipe and let it air dry for several minutes before giving it to your
child or another child to play with. For items like pacifiers, make sure to
look for pacifier wipes, because they have been developed using sanitizers that
are food grade and safe for babies that are placing items in their mouth.
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