Clean A Graco Dreamglider Bassinet

Do you put your baby to sleep in a bassinet? Have you run out of ideas for maintaining cleanliness?

The mere mention of a bassinet evokes visions of a peaceful infant wrapped in soft blankets. However, it’s easy for your baby’s bassinet to harbor more germs than you realize between milk, tears, sweat, and other bodily fluids.

I need to know how to properly disinfect a bassinet. Thankfully, it’s not as hard as it might seem at first. We’ll go over some basic hygiene practices for babies so you can rest easy knowing your child isn’t being exposed to anything that could make them sick while they sleep.

What Is a Bassinet?

Understanding a bassinet’s many moving parts is essential for keeping it clean. Although they are all unique, bassinets share a few common design elements.

A baby’s first bed, a bassinet, is typically a small basket on a stand. Without the risks of bed-sharing, bassinets allow parents to keep their newborn close to their bedside for easier feedings and peace of mind.

In general, there are three types of bassinets:

• Stationary: These bassinets have been around the longest. They are usually made of metal or wood and are too heavy to move. Your infant’s tiny bed will have a mattress inside of it.
• Portable: Mobile moms need portable bassinets. To facilitate mobility, some portable bassinets feature wheels, while others allow you to swivel the base without having to move the entire thing.
• Swinging: A baby can fall asleep much more easily in a swinging bassinet because of the gentle motion. Most mobile bassinets are shorter and lower to the ground, either because the legs are more pliable or because the basket can be moved, to reduce the possibility of injury.

Babies are easily infected, so it’s important to keep any kind of bassinet clean and disinfected.

When To Clean Your Bassinet

A bassinet that has accumulated dust or grime should be cleaned carefully. However, there are some guidelines to follow to ensure that you address both obvious and hidden grime.

Some authorities advise laundering baby’s bedding once or twice weekly. The quantity is drastically reduced for the bassinet’s frame. Keep in mind that your infant may never come into contact with the frame, and that exposure to some germs may help them develop a stronger immune system.

It may not be necessary to go to great lengths to clean it very often, unless your baby has recently recovered from an illness or there is obvious soiling. Put your judgment to use.

Disassembling Your Bassinet

A bassinet must be taken apart before it can be cleaned effectively. In most cases, this will require taking apart the bassinet’s basket and stand to access the bedding.

Depending on the material, different parts of your bassinet will require different cleaning procedures. The mattress cover can go in the washing machine, while the mattress itself should be washed by hand and the frame dusted.

Instructions for cleaning and assembling the bassinet should have been included in the packaging. You should read them thoroughly before continuing.

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Get in touch with the company’s customer service department or do some online research if you can’t find the bassinet’s original instructions. You could try looking for guidelines on the internet.

How To Clean a Bassinet

If you stick to these six easy steps, your baby’s sleeper should last for many years to come. They should work with most bassinets, but if you have any doubts, you should refer to the manual for your particular brand and model.

1. Gather Supplies

You probably already have everything you need to clean your bassinet at home, including:

• Mild enough for use on baby clothes.
• Clean mops, rags, and dusters, please.
• Warm water in a spray bottle.
• Mildly sanitizing.

The cleaning process will go more smoothly if you have all these tools on hand.

2. Remove Bedding and Linens

Bedding and linens are likely to get the dirtiest in your bassinet. Take them out and classify them according to their washing requirements.

3. Remove Hood and Linings

Some bassinets have hoods or additional padding inside. The fabric should be taken off and washed if at all possible.

4. Wash Linens

Use a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic detergent on all of your baby’s linens. In case of doubt, hand wash according to the care instructions.

If the linens on your bassinet are attached permanently and come into contact with your baby’s skin, you should wash them regularly. Spot treatment pens are useful for this, as is spraying a cloth with warm water and dabbing it gently with a small amount of detergent.

5. Disinfect the Frame

Disinfect the bassinet’s frame after you’ve stripped it of its bedding. What kind of disinfectant you use to clean your bassinet will depend on its material.

Clean the entire frame by wiping it down with a damp cloth. After wiping down the frame, you should dry it thoroughly with a second cloth to prevent rusting.

6. Reassemble the Bassinet

Reassemble your bassinet after you’ve given it a thorough cleaning and drying. If this is your first time disassembling it, you should take your time. You should make sure it is secure.

There are bassinets that are easy to assemble and others that take more time. Because newborns spend so much time in their bassinets, it’s important to check that it’s safe and comfortable for your child.