How to Clean a WubbaNub

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Last Updated: January 19, 2023 References

WubbaNubs are a recent introduction to the baby market, but they are ever so useful! A combination of soft plushies and pacifiers, they are great at placating fussy babies. They do get dirty however, and like all baby items, need to be cleaned regularly. Because of their specific design, however, you can't just toss them into the dishwasher like you would regular pacifiers and baby bottles. This wikiHow will show you a few easy ways in which to clean them.

Method 1

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Washing the Nipple

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Fill a cup with warm to hot water. If you want to save time and wash your baby's bottles and other pacifiers at the same time, use a clean, plastic tub or sink instead.
- You should wash the nipple part before giving the WubbaNub to your baby for the first time, even if you just took it out of the packaging.^{[1]
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Add some mild, liquid soap. You should use the same type of soap you use to clean your baby's bottles and pacifiers.^{[2]
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Dip the nipple into the water. Swirl it around. If the nipple part is very grimy, you may need to rub it between your fingers.
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Rinse the nipple off with warm water. This will help remove any surface dirt on the nipple.^{[3]
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Sterilize the nipple in boiling water, necessary. Fill a cup with boiled water. Place the nipple into the cup. Let it sit there for 2 to 4 minutes, then take the nipple out.^{[4]
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- You must do this before giving the WubbaNub to your baby for the first time.
- Plan on sterilizing the nipple once a month.
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Allow the nipple to air dry in a well-ventilated place. Position the WubbaNub so that the nipple is hanging upside down without touching anything. You could do this by setting it down in a dish rack or by hanging it from a clothesline. Make sure that no water can pool under the nipple, as this can lead to germ build up.^{[5]
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Method 2

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Washing the Entire WubbaNub

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Place the WubbaNub in a mesh laundry bag or lingerie bag.^{[6]
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Place the WubbaNub into the washing machine. You can save time, water, and detergent by adding all of your baby's other items into the washing machine as well.^{[7]
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Add a baby-safe detergent. You can use whatever detergent your normally use to wash your baby's cloths, but it would be much better if you use a gentle, baby-safe detergent, however. This is because babies have sensitive skin and can get rashes from regular detergents.^{[9]
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Set and start the laundry cycle. Select your desire water temperature, then set the cycle to gentle. Let the cycle start and complete. How long this takes depends on the type of washing machine you have. It should typically only take around 30 minutes or so.
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Allow the WubbaNub to air dry in a well-ventilated area. Once the cycle ends, take the WubbaNub out of the washing machine, and hang it up in a well-ventilated area. Allow it to air dry completely before handing it back to your baby.
- If you washed your baby's clothes and blankets in the same load, you can let those air dry as well, or you can toss them into the dryer. The WubbaNub must be air dried, however; do not put it into the dryer.

Warnings

WubbaNubs are not suitable for teething babies. The silicone pacifier is not made to withstand tiny teeth grinding on it!

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