You just received your P’tit Evo, you finally have the box in your hands, and the question arises:
« By the way, can it be washed? And how? »
Don't panic, we're going to tell you everything!
Before using with your little one
It's finally here, the temptation to use it RIGHT NOW is so great... But we all know how it ends: we tell ourselves it's okay just to try it and wash it, and then we end up using it and don't find the time to put it in the machine... Be strong, RESIST! Like new clothes, it is highly recommended to wash your baby carrier before first use.
Unlike our carrying scarves, which need a first wash at your place to reach their final size and behavior, our P’tit Evo are sewn from a textile whose dyeing process includes a pre-wash and are therefore already “ready to use” in this regard.
Nevertheless, the fabric passes through many hands, is handled on various surfaces, etc... So once at your home, it's not very “clean”. One of the great joys for our little ones is chewing on the straps of their carriers, so we strongly recommend that you put it in the washing machine before installing your little miracle!
How to wash your P’tit Evo?
Since the P’tit Evo is made of quality cotton, it is a not very fragile baby carrier and very easy to maintain, which is a crucial criterion when you have a refluxing baby.
Washing can thus be simply done in the machine (and not by hand!), preferably with eco-friendly detergent. To prevent premature wear of the fabric and excessive energy consumption, we advise sticking to a cycle at 30 degrees max, with a gentle spin (800 rpm).
Ideally, when possible, wash it alone to prevent other clothes from bleeding onto it, and put it in a laundry net or pillowcase so that the straps or belt clips don't get caught in the drum seal (if not, we recommend closing the belt clip). Cotton, being naturally soft and flexible, does not require fabric softener (which unnecessarily fats the fibers).
Remember to set all adjustments (seat width and apron height) to the maximum looseness so that the fibers do not deform and the drying is faster.
Unless absolutely urgent (you know who you are...), using a tumble dryer is not recommended.
because it risks damaging the fabric and the belt foam.Tip: don't hesitate to use a hanger to stretch it more easily!
Besides the first wash, which is highly recommended before first use, the subsequent frequency is quite variable… It all depends on the speed at which it will get dirty (a baby who regurgitates a lot or not especially…), and to what extent it is indispensable in your daily life! We leave it up to you to assess when the smell of curdled milk becomes more annoying than just passing the baby carrier a few hours later.
Tip: the little evo is like a pair of jeans: the more you wear it, the softer, more flexible, and more plush it becomes! With each wash, it’s normal for it to be a little more rough, but it will transform back into a cozy cocoon very quickly!
And daily use?
In everyday life, everything comes down to common sense. For example, avoid leaving your little evo on the back seat of the car and in direct sunlight, which could cause discoloration of it (Note: discoloration does not compromise the integrity of the baby carrier, it’s just a cosmetic issue), and it might be interesting to check from time to time that everything is okay in terms of seams or that there are no rips in the seat.
We have carefully inspected it from all seams before handing it over to you… Now it’s up to you to give it a little look from time to time!
There are no other particular precautions to take, as our baby carriers are specifically designed to accompany all your daily adventures and are not fragile by nature!
You’re now ready for the maintenance of your little evo, we hope it will allow you to share many wonderful adventures with your baby!
