Stuffed animals go through a lot: they're at your kid's side when they're sick, go with them on vacation, get into all of the same messes your kids get into, and some of them have been around since ...

Stuffed animals may be your child's beloved besties but, if you think about it, they're probably carrying a ton of germs, bacteria, and pet dander—not to mention an army of dust mites. Don’t let ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Stuffed animals aren’t something most of us think about cleaning very often, but they absorb lots of dust and dirt. The Queen of Clean explains how you can keep your little ones ...

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Cleaning well-loved stuffed animals and toys properly and regularly is essential. Not only is it important for maintaining basic cleanliness, but it also keeps toys in good condition to prolong their ...

But what about their things? It can be easy to turn a blind eye to all the dirty things in your kid’s life because, unlike your actual kids, a grimy stuffed animal or training potty doesn’t have hands ...

Some are more well-loved than others and may need special care. By Jolie Kerr This story was originally published on Sept. 23, 2019 in NYT Parenting. Stuffed animals — teddy bears and bunnies and ...

A recent study found that every stuffed animal tested harboured bacteria like E. coli, posing risks to children's developing immune systems. These beloved companions can become breeding grounds for ...

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Kids are a joy, but they're also little germ factories who are probably prone to sneezing and coughing on everything in the house. Luckily, they have a loving adult like you to research things like ...