A newborn sleeps more than half of the day and spends many hours in bed. That's why comfort is very important, but so is hygiene. Even more than for adults, it is important that beds for babies and children are cleaned regularly. This prevents illnesses and allergies. Here we explain the best way to clean the baby bed.
Hygiene in bed
First of all, it is important that you pay attention to good quality when buying for your babies and children. On the one hand, this ensures the longevity of the products, and on the other hand, a baby's skin is very sensitive, which is why newborns in particular need special hygiene. This starts with the breathability of the textiles, which are intended to prevent excessive sweating, and ends with organic products for the production of the mattresses, in which natural raw materials are used instead of harmful chemicals . Make sure items like sheets or duvet covers are made from natural 100 percent cotton.
This is what the Sleep Council recommends
Yes, there really is, the British Sleep Council. It is the world's leading institute for sleep research and has published guidelines for mattress care
- Remove the plastic wrap from the mattress immediately after purchase. The reason: Moisture can form in the packaging and, in the worst case, even cause mold.
- Air your mattress, duvet and pillow every morning.
- Allow the bed to air out for at least 20 minutes when changing sheets and bedding.
- Use mattress and pillow toppers that protect against mites.
- Wash sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases in hot water once a week. It is enough to clean washable pillows every three months.
- When spring cleaning, ventilate both sides of the mattress, clean the surface with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. People with eczema and asthma should do this cleanse more often.
- Additionally, the Sleep Council recommends replacing mattresses every seven years and pillows every two years.
Which products are suitable for cleaning?
You should also be careful when choosing cleaning products for mattresses, sheets and bed linen. Only use products that have been specifically developed for sensitive baby skin. Follow the product label instructions for cleaning. This ensures a long service life. When cleaning, don't forget to wipe the bed frame with a damp cloth.
The bedding from the Little Hibboux collection for babies and children is treated with natural probiotics, not chemicals. The fabric surfaces therefore have an antibacterial effect, but can be easily cleaned. This means you can create a healthy, hygienically clean sleeping environment for your children with Little Hibboux.