How to Clean a Nursing Pillow Cover Without Damage

Quick answer

Wash your nursing pillow cover in cold water on a gentle cycle, then air dry or tumble dry on low. Avoid bleach and high heat to keep the organic cotton soft and the QikZip™ intact.

Steps to clean your nursing pillow cover

1. Step 1: Remove the cover and pre-treat stains: Unzip the cover using the QikZip™ and take it off the pillow. For spit-up or milk stains, dab a small amount of mild detergent directly onto the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Do not rub vigorously—this can damage the cotton fibers. Pre-treating prevents stains from setting during the wash.
2. Step 2: Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water: Place the cover inside a mesh laundry bag to protect the zipper. Use a mild, baby-safe detergent and set your machine to the gentle or delicate cycle with cold water. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, and hot water. A mesh bag is optional but helps prevent the zipper from snagging other clothes.
3. Step 3: Dry on low heat or air dry: After washing, remove the cover promptly and reshape it while damp. Tumble dry on the lowest heat setting or lay it flat to air dry. High heat can shrink the cover and make it difficult to zip back onto the pillow. If the cover feels tight after drying, it may have been exposed to too much heat—next time use a no-heat or low-heat cycle.

Product facts

• BABYGO® Animal Nursing Pillow Cover: Made from soft, breathable 100% organic cotton with a hassle-free BABYGO® QikZip™ for quick changes. Organic cotton is gentle on sensitive skin but needs cool, gentle washing to stay soft and avoid shrinkage.

  

• BABYGO® Giraffe Nursing Pillow Cover: Machine washable and designed to fit the BABYGO® Nursing Pillow perfectly. The cover’s tailored fit means you must dry it flat or on low heat to prevent it from becoming too tight.