File under “things it never occurred to me to check.”
Apparently the covers of my high chairs are not machine washable. Seriously? Have these people ever met babies? Babies who love pureed sweet potatoes? Bright-fricking-orange sweet potatoes? The label reads thusly: “Clean pad with warm water and soap for light stains. For a complete wash, dry clean only.” Um, what? A dry-clean-only high chair cover? I don’t even buy dry-clean-only sweaters. And with these poor high chairs, there is no such thing as a “light stain.” Only one month of use and they are crusted with oatmeal, banana, sweet potato, and the frequently rejected green beans. I decided that, if they were going to survive in my house, they would have to suck it up and go for a ride in the washing machine. Screw manufacturer’s instructions. Mwa haha!
OK, you know what? No drama. Threw them in the wash (on the gentle cycle, just in case), and they came out just fine. I’m even letting them hang dry (which the label also suggests, despite its dry cleaning recommendation – did the psychic high chair predict I would disobey a direct order?). Now I know, high chair covers can handle a spin in the wash. Good thing, because I really didn’t want to go and buy new high chairs. And I couldn’t have my kids sitting in months-old dried applesauce. Eew.
Equally funny are the baby clothes that say “hang to dry, medium iron, if necessary”. Who in their right mind is going to iron their baby’s clothes?
We just ditched the huge nook and cranny highchairs for $15 booster seats. My god–my life is so much easier now. And the kids like them better, too. We certainly couldn’t have gotten away with using the boosters until now, though.
But, when you’re kidos are ready…I certainly recommend making the switch!
This made me laugh so hard! I’m glad you threw them in the wash after all.
Also, reading Carrie’s comment reminded me that before Jack was born, I somehow thought that I would iron his clothes. How funny that is now!!!! I don’t know what I was smoking!
I’ve had the same problem with my high chair covers, and the car seat covers too!! I’ve found it’s ok as long as you don’t put them in the dryer – otherwise the batting on the back will get messed up.
What are these people thinking??