What is the best way to clean or disinfect toddler toys in order to prevent the spread of illness?

A lot of times we don’t know a child is sick until days later when symptoms are more evident to the parent. With all the ‘bugs’ going around this winter, I am trying to figure out the best way to disinfect and clean my sons toys after finding out about such situations…

Part of the problem is that some toys are more easily cleaned than others. (due to the materials) I also try to use organic type cleaners when possible. Afterall, these toys end up in kids mouthes and I don’t want to put anything on the toy that I wouldn’t put in their mouths. Yes, I know… they eat dirt and pick things up off the floor to eat, but that is not a parents’ intention; it just happens… I also know kids need to get sick to build immunity, but some illnesses are better off avoided!! Mom is tired and there are still a couple months left of winter. Yikes.

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