How To Wash Ergobaby Carrier (Practical Steps)

I am a big fan of babywearing; I don’t know how I would get anything done around the house if I wasn’t able to babywear. For me, it is a lifesaver!

Are you a proud Ergo-baby-wearer probably wondering how to get your Ergobaby carrier clean. Well, don’t worry.

In this article, we are going to discuss how to wash Ergobaby carrier and various things to consider before washing your baby carrier. Read on, we’ve got all the best care tips here for you.

How To Wash Ergobaby Carrier: Practical Steps

Baby carriers are an awesome way to help yourself around the house while still holding your baby, and this item allows you to get out and about without carrying around a bulky stroller.

Just like any other items, carriers can get dirty and need to be washed. You definitely would like to keep your carrier clean, whether it’s staining from your sweat or spit up from your baby.

And since carriers can be expensive, you want to make sure you are following proper cleaning guidelines so it’s not ruined and can still maintain its integrity under the weight of your baby.

Things You’ll Need

Mild Detergent
Washing Machine
Cold Water

Practical Steps On How To Wash Ergobaby Carrier

Washing instructions:

All Ergo baby carriers are machine washable, making cleaning them less stressful! Just keep the followings things in your mind when washing your Ergobaby carrier:

Fasten all buckles before washing.
Use a mild detergent (no bleach, perfumes, chlorine, or brighteners)
Use the gentle/delicate cycle with cold water.
Dry your carrier on low for about 10-20 minutes and then remove it (the seams will still be damp).
Finally, hang it for the duration of the drying period.

Tip:

Drying your baby carrier, in the dryer can lead to a breakdown of the fabric due to the high heat the dryer uses.

Also, drying your fabrics in the dryer can cause them to shrink, which could destroy your carrier. This is why many choose to line dry their carrier. Just ensure to dry it inside and away from direct light, so the fabric colors do fade away.

How To Care For Your Ergobaby Carrier

Ergobaby carriers are built to last and constructed for durability; here are a few important tips to keep in mind to make your carrier last long.

1. Teething Pads

Some babies, once they start teething, they start sucking on the straps of the carrier. Well, who can blame them? Since it’s right there, ready for tiny mouths. Even the PH of their saliva changes as they start teething.

Interestingly, you can get teething pads for the straps, and there are even special teething pads and bib you can get to protect your carrier.

You can find them here if you have a classic Ergo, or here if you have the 360. That way, all you need to do is put the teething pads in the washer after the baby has a major suck session!

2. Always Wash in Gentle & Air Dry

It is recommended to buckle all of the carrier buckles and wash the carrier with mild detergent on the delicate cycle at approximately 30 degrees.

After you’re done washing it in the washing machine, hang it to dry rather than putting it in the dryer. If you are lucky enough to live in a warm environment, you can hang it outside, but usually, your carrier should dry quickly in a warm room.

3. Don’t Leave in the Car

Normally, it’s handy to leave your baby carrier in the car, but sometimes the extreme temperatures of the car can be hard on a baby carrier.

Rather than leaving your carrier in the car, hang it on a hook near the door. Then you’re prepared for anything, whether it’s doing chores inside or running an errand to the supermarket, with baby along for the ride!

Here is a video showing how to wear and store your Ergobaby carrier

Things to Keep in Mind Before Washing Your Baby Carrier

Fabric Type

Before washing your carrier ensure you know the type of fabric your carrier is made out of. Just as a cotton sweater and wool sweater as washed in a different way, cotton carrier, and wool carrier should be washed differently too.

Blends

Blends should be washed depending on the most delicate fabric in the blend. For instance, if your carrier is a wool/cotton blend, it’s best advised to wash it based on the wool instructions. This will help you maintain the life span of all the fabrics in the carrier.

Wool

Wool is a soft fabric that can be easily felt up if not handled properly. To get this type of fabric clean, hand wash in a little bit of lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Ensure you keep the water at a consistent temperature, and do not twist or ring to dry. This will help the fabric not been felt up.

Bamboo Viscose

You need to make sure you don’t keep this fabric in the water for too long. Allow it to be in the water for only 30 to 50 minutes maximum, and also try not to rub, ring, or soak the fabric. Hang it outside to dry and iron it with steam to help it maintain its shape.

Cashmere

This fabric is often used as a blend in a wrap or sling-type carrier. This fabric is super delicate and should never be machine-washed. Instead, spot-clean it with cold water as needed, have it dry cleaned, or gently hand wash it.

To hand-wash a cashmere blend carrier, just fill a basin with cold water, and add a bit of mild detergent. Immerse the carrier into the water and gently swish it around for about 60 seconds, but do not scrub!

Roll the carrier into a clean towel to ring out any excess water and lay it on a clean floor to dry to help it maintain its shape. It’s best advised to lay the carrier flat to air dry because you do not need to iron a carrier made from cashmere.

Cotton or Linen

Cotton and linen can be laundered in the same way. Launder them alone in cold water with a little bit of mild detergent. Use the gentle cycle, then hang them to dry.

You can also dry this fabric in the dryer by putting it on a low setting, but bear in mind that it will shrink a bit since it’s a natural fabric. This is one reason why many choose to hang dry these fabrics.

Silk

How you want your silk sling or wrap to look depends on how you wash it. If you want to maintain the shininess that silk can have, it’s best advised you spot clean the fabric with a small amount of cold water or dry clean it.

If you prefer your carrier to have more of a matte finish, you can launder it in cold water with a mild detergent on the gentle cycle. Pour ¼ cup of vinegar into your rinse cycle to help keep the fabric soft.

Normally, silk can shrink in the wash, so it’s best advised to gently stretch it back to size while still damp to maintain its shape.

Detergent

To maintain the color and quality of the fabric your baby carrier is made out of, you’ll need a mild yet effective detergent.

But remember, avoid using chlorine bleach, fabric softeners, or detergents that have optical brighteners mixed in.

If your carrier is made with silk or wool, it’s best advised to choose a detergent that does not contain enzymes.

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Conclusion

I hope this article has given an in-depth discussion to answer the question, how to wash Ergobaby carrier.

However, having the right information will help you know how best to wash your Ergobaby carrier fabric properly without destroying it. Still, need to know more? Learn How To Wash A Tula Baby Carrier.