It is considered one of the hardest stages of raising a child, when they go from babies in your lap to toddlers running around!
There is more to it than the terrible twos, however, as many parents learn. If you thought that your child outgrew their clothes quickly as an infant, now they will be outgrowing them, tearing them and staining them with lightning speed, leading to you having to choose whether you want to spend a fortune on new clothes, or make do and mend the ones you have.
If you are fed up with going to the charity shop or local clothing store to buy yet another set of clothes for your toddler, then read on, as here you will be walked through how you can care for your toddlers clothes with minimal effort, even if you have a full schedule!
Treat Stains As Soon As Possible
When you are the parent of a toddler, you need to learn how to act fast, as it is almost common knowledge that toddler clothing can go from spotless to messy and raggedy in the blink of an eye. So, as soon as your toddler gets a stain on their dungarees or their top, clean and rinse it. Many parents have found that baby wipes are an exceptionally good option for doing this and are light enough to carry with you, while also being affordable.
If it happens at home, you can use borax, white distilled vinegar, or baking soda to remove all manner of difficult stains from your toddler boy clothes and then, just pop the item in the wash.
Check Wash Temperature
Many busy parents know the feeling of just wanting to get that next load of washing done, and, while there is nothing wrong with wanting a fast option, it may be worth taking an extra second to glance over the garments instructions to ensure that the stain will come out. This way, you can be sure that you are washing it at the correct temperature for the fabric and be take care to ensure that any clasps are removed to avoid snags. The last thing you want is the clothing becoming torn!
Get a Mesh Laundry Bag
Having a toddler who likes to throw their socks already makes it tough to keep these items together, let alone if they get lost in the wash! So, for parents of toddlers and babies, it is worth investing in a mesh laundry bag to keep all these small items together, helping you to save money and not have to buy an infinite number of socks!
Hang To Dry (if you can!)
When it comes to long-term clothing care in general, it is advised to hang clothing items out to dry, as this will prevent shrinkage due to the heat of the tumble dryer, as well as reduce the risk of those aforementioned snags! In winter, when it is too cold and wet to hang your toddlers’ clothes out to dry, be sure to use the lowest setting on your tumble dryer or, just dry them on a clothes horse next to a radiator for the best solution.