New items like bouncers...did you wash before use?

Mrs.katemax

Our bouncer is brand new, and I'm not sure if I should wash the washable parts (seat, harness, headrest) before using it...what are you doing?

Temp123197812503460

I'm washing it, maybe it's a ftm thing but I figure it can't hurt to get any leftover chemicals off.

CrazyToast

We didn't wash the bouncer cover, swing cover, highchair cover, stroller, or carseat covers.  As someone on my birth month put it - you cannot wash every single thing your LO encounters.  We have washed every single thing because of spit up/barf/poo/pee and they all wash fine, but sometimes they are a pain to get on/off.

amberdrabik

hmm.. This never even crossed my mind on new items, so I guess I wouldn't.

I did wash all of the used items very well.

mbgreenwalt

I washed her clothes, blankets and burp rags.  Everything else I used as is.

kathymarie

I washed the seat and headrest. It was super easy and it came out fine.

We have also washed all bedding, and our Moby. Before I use the Ergo, I'll wash that too. 

I'm not washing the car seat pad until I have to (spit up or whatever) because I don't feel like re-threading the harness. 

Clerk9

kathymarie:

I washed the seat and headrest. It was super easy and it came out fine.

We have also washed all bedding, and our Moby. Before I use the Ergo, I'll wash that too. 

I'm not washing the car seat pad until I have to (spit up or whatever) because I don't feel like re-threading the harness. 

Same here, except I only washed the Ergo infant insert & not the whole thing.  

I've found that, when in doubt, cold water gentle cycle washing & tumble dry low (or line dry) seems to work for just about everything (at least according to labels & the things I've washed so far).   

themissizz

We washed them. They weren't attached or put together when we bought them, so I threw them in the washer before putting them together. Not because I'm a germ freak, just because it seemed common sense to me. Looking back, it was probably unnecessary.

I didn't wash my Ergo before using it. 

themissizz

I didn't wash my car seat pad either. It's pretty water-resistant so when he spits up on it, I spot clean with Clorox wipes or a soapy rag.

Kelseykaye87

I would wash everything. you can never be to cautious! Babies can get sick very easily especially the first month until there immune system builds up.