Cotton muslin is an incredibly soft, lightweight, and breathable fabric, perfect for a baby’s delicate skin. This easy-to-care-for material also softens after each wash, making it a favorite for parents, caregivers, and babies everywhere. Here are a few quick tips to ensure your favorite swaddling muslins stay looking fresh and new.

Stain Removal

Babies are adorable but messy. There’s no escaping stains. If you must use a stain removal product for a stubborn stain, you can use a little chlorine-free bleach or natural alternatives, including vinegar, lemon, or baking soda. To spot clean a stain, mix your cleaning solution product with water to create a paste and gently rub it onto the stain with a soft brush or toothbrush. To soak a stain, fill a sink or basin with water, chlorine-free bleach (or an alternative), and soak items for about an hour. Rinse and repeat if necessary.

Machine Washing

It’s essential to consistently wash baby items to keep them clean and free of germs, especially since swaddles often are used to wipe a baby’s mouth and nose or placed on the floor as a play mat. It’s best to wash your muslin items with other muslin items; however, that’s easier said than done. Parenting is busy and laundry time is often limited, so if you can’t wash a separate load, simply avoid washing your muslin with sharp items like zippers that could poke or tear the muslin. You want to use a gentle detergent without harsh chemicals and scents or the same detergent you’d use for baby clothes. Any harsh chemicals or perfumes could irritate a baby’s delicate skin, so it’s best to skip regular bleach, dryer sheets, and fabric softener. Place your muslin items in the washing machine. Wash on cold on the delicate cycle.

Hand Washing

Do your favorite muslin blankets fall victim to food or spit-up stains during every picnic or tummy time session? After pre-treating stains, you can machine wash or hand wash your muslin items, whichever you prefer. Sometimes, a hand wash is more manageable than waiting for an entire wash cycle, especially if you’re away from home.

To hand wash, start filling a basin or tub with warm water and add a small amount of gentle laundry detergent. Mix the water and the detergent, using your hand to gently agitate the muslin item you’re washing. Let it soak for about an hour. Run cold water through the piece to thoroughly rinse until the water is soap free. Then gently squeeze the water out of the fabric. Once you’re finished washing, you can hang the item to dry or tumble dry on low.

Drying Dos and Don’ts

The best way to dry cotton muslin material is to lay it flat and let it air dry. You can also hang it if space is limited. You can use the dryer to speed up the process but tumble on low heat. Avoid high heat, as heat can damage the fabric, causing it to shrink. Also, if stains are present, consider skipping the dryer as it can set in stains.

Storage Solutions

While cotton muslin is dependably durable, you can avoid accidentally snagging or tearing your muslin swaddle with proper storage solutions. Muslin blankets roll tightly to fit neatly in small spaces, including dresser drawers, a rolling utility cart, changing table shelves, and inside lined baskets. Another clever storage idea includes using an over-the-door organizer with pockets for storing and organizing swaddles, allowing you to easily see where your favorite swaddle print is when you need it.

About Little Unicorn

Each moment you spend with your little ones is a cherished and precious moment. Little Unicorn creates the highest quality baby supplies so you can focus on what’s really important: savoring all of the small moments while your babies are still small. Between their sizable selection of muslin blankets, large burp cloths, outdoor blankets, carseat canopy options, and customizable diaper bags, Little Unicorn has everything you need to welcome your little one home and help them flourish. Featuring hand-painted designs and soft cotton muslin, swaddle blankets from Little Unicorn turn heads at any baby shower. Little Unicorn products are tested multiple times to meet international safety standards so you can rest easy as a parent. All those unforgettable, messy, and beautiful moments await you with products from Little Unicorn by your family’s side.

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