when new does it need to be washed first??
1949479
Nope. I used mine straight away and had no issues with taste, smell, or anything.
1949480
It's wood and carbon steel... Wood stains, splits, and rots when it gets wet; carbon steel rusts. I wipe mine down with a damp wash cloth if it gets greasy or other wise dirty. I did throw out the first tablespoon or so in case there was some residual machine lube on the steel. The wood isn't finished on the inside so no real worry's there.
302612
Mine is about two months old but I have only washed it twice and use oxyclean (liquid form) and hang out on clothes line do not use the dryer.
1226936
Sadly have to admit. . .Haven't washed it yet. I am waiting to have the time to take it to an industrial laundromat big enough to try to have plenty of room inside to wash it in a delicate cycle. And then hang it out to dry. Here's to fingers crossed!
1137767
I washed mine in the washer with warm water and let it air dry. It was totally fine!
1005220
you can wash it anyway you want. I have already washed mine. It did not hurt it.
1957330
Sorry, but I don't know because I have not had to wash mine. I would think you can wash it but don't put it in the dryer.
2270993
I threw mine in the washing machine on gentle and it came out looking brand new!!!
451744
I have not yet had to wash it. I do know that it should be washed without fabric softener.
1844351
I have put it in the dryer one time after washing but it takes a while to dry. Now I just take it to the dry cleaners and have them take care of it. To me it is worth the 20 dollars to get it dry cleaned.
26575
I haven't washed mine yet but I think my daughter washed hers. If you follow the directions and let it air dry, I think you will be OK. If I decide I need to wash mine, I'll repost to let you know.
1708635
Yes, in fact I just recently washed it as my dog had thrown up on it. I washed it in the washing machine then laid it out to dry until mostly dry then put it in the dryer for a short time. All was well.
1989793
I haven't washed mine yet, but I assume you can wash it whenever you want. I would just use a delicate cycle.
1925315
Wash it with mild detergent and hot water, and rinse thoroughly. It should be fine after that.
2245817
i have not yet cleaned it only aired it out. I intend to wash it in a gentle warm wash in the washing machine when it needs it.
314663
I just got mine and always wash new things before using. It washed fine in my regular washer, and dried in my regular drier too, no problems at all.
105006
Yes to washing, I set mine on gentle. I didn't use the dryer though. I let mine air dry.
101458
I wash everything for baby before 1st use in dreft just to make sure it's clean, but if you absolutely don't want to wash it I would put it in dryer for a few minutes to make sure there is no dirt or dust on it!