Increase the Shelf Life of Your Infant and Toddler Clothes with These Useful Tips

You must be on cloud nine after buying that expensive designer piece of clothing for your toddler. But how long will it last? Can you make this costly clothing last longer than the usual clothes?

Of course, you can! But it requires some tricks to prolong the shelf life of your toddler’s clothes. Essentially, you need to change your washing habits in order to achieve the objective. The following paragraphs will give you some insightful tips and ideas to increase the durability of your toddler’s clothes.

The best and the most simple way to get the most out of your toddler’s clothes is to follow washing instructions that are tagged along with the cloth. If the instructions say not to allow direct sunlight while drying, it simply means that the fabric and colors are delicate and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, which could damage the clothing.

Here are some other useful washing tips to help you wash your toddler’s clothes in a manner that doesn’t take away the precious lust and life of the cloth:

• Cotton clothes should never be bleached as bleaching breaks down the cotton fibers.

• The fabric softeners, like Ivory Snow, Dreft, etc., should be avoided as these products leave a coating on the cloth that adversely affects its absorbency power. Instead, white vinegar can be safely used.

• While washing diapers, avoid using detergents that have enzymes or whitening enzymes. For instance, Fabricare.

• Never use boiling hot water to wash your toddler’s clothes. Instead, warm water should be used in order to remove dirt, smell, and germs from the clothes, while at the same time, making sure that clothes do not remain wet for a long time.

• Dryer should be used in moderation. Excessive use may lead to tears, while lesser use may not serve the purpose of drying.

• Air drying will ensure fluffiness, wrinkle-free, and shrink-free wash.

• Cold water may also be used if the color of clothes is sensitive in order to prevent from fading.

Another point of note while we are discussing the ways to increase the shelf life of your toddler’s clothes is the question of hanging or tucking the clothes in the closet. Ideally, shirts should be hanged while the rest could be easily folded and tucked neatly in the closet.

The storage of clothes (in a closet) is most often an ignored aspect in the homes. Firstly, make sure that clothes are properly dried before settling them at their designated positions, as wet clothes can often stink after some time affecting even the dry clothes. Secondly, make sure to use a deodorant that doubles up as bacteria repellant in order to prevent worm attack on the sensitive clothes.

In case the clothes are stained, make sure that the stain remover is not so hard that it affects the color of the fabric. One of the safest stain removers is lemon juice. Just squirt a little on the stain and set it out in the sun. It all takes just a couple of hours to remove the stain.

These few simple tips will keep your toddler’s clothes safe from early wear and tear and increase their shelf life.

Little Loungers is a brand trusted by Moms and Dads who are delighted with the easy care and long lasting quality construction that is built into Little Loungers infant and kid’s clothes. Kids love to wear our pima cotton clothes they are great for infants crawling, toddler playing and stretching.