How to properly care for wooden & silicone toys

Why proper care is so important

Baby toys are touched daily, carried around, and very often put in the mouth.

 

For grasp rings, pendants & pacifier chains to stay beautiful and safe to use for a long time, proper care is crucial.

Wood and silicone are two wonderful, natural materials, but each needs a different type of cleaning.

Here's how to do it right.

 

🌳 Proper care for wooden toys

Wood is a natural material. It is antibacterial, warm and durable. To keep it beautiful, you should consider the following:

✔ Gentle cleaning

• Wipe wood only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Use mild soap, but never harsh cleaners.
• Then let it dry well so that no moisture soaks in.

✘ Please avoid:

• no hot water
• no dishwasher
• do not soak
• no disinfectant sprays

Moisture can cause wood to swell. Therefore, always clean sparingly.

 

💧 Tip: Caring for wood

If the wood looks dry, a drop of:

• Organic coconut oil
• Olive oil
• Natural wood care oil

Simply apply thinly, let it soak in, and rub with a cloth.

This keeps it supple and feels beautifully smooth again.

 

🍃 Proper cleaning for silicone toys

Silicone is particularly hygienic and perfectly suited for babies.

Cleaning is super easy:

✔ Here's how:

• rinse with warm water
• use mild dish soap
• let it dry well or air dry

For heavy soiling, you can even:

• boil silicone
• put it in the dishwasher (top rack)

This makes it ideal for teething rings & grasp rings.

 

🧸 Wood & Silicone in combination – what should you consider?

Many of my products such as

✨ Grasp rings

✨ Pendants

✨ Pacifier chains

 consist of a combination of wood and silicone.

Here, the gentle approach applies:

 

✔ Correct:

 

• Clean with a damp cloth
• Do not soak wooden parts
• Wipe silicone beads individually with warm water if necessary
• Then let it dry well

 

✘ Not:

 

• put completely in water
• put in the dishwasher (because wood would be damaged)

 

🌸 Our handmade favorites made of wood & silicone

If you are looking for durable, natural baby toys, you will find lovingly crafted unique pieces at Kleiner Perlenzauber:

🧸 Grasp rings:

https://www.kleiner-perlenzauber.de/collections/greifringe

🌿 Pendants for play arches & infant car seats:

https://www.kleiner-perlenzauber.de/collections/anhanger

🍼 Pacifier chain:

https://www.kleiner-perlenzauber.de/collections/schnullerketten

Each piece is handmade. Natural, safe & beautiful.

💫 Conclusion: With proper care, your toys will stay beautiful for a long time

With a few simple steps, wood and silicone toys remain

🌱 hygienic,

🌱 durable,

🌱 safe

and beautiful.

So babies will enjoy them for a long time, and so will you.

✨ Discover handmade baby accessories from Kleiner Perlenzauber. Lovingly crafted for little wonders.