How to maintain grow-with-me clothing to extend its lifespan?
Grow-with-me clothes are a true ally for parents: comfortable, practical, and above all, durable. But to ensure they retain their softness, color, and elasticity over time, proper care is essential. Here are our top tips for pampering your Kim and Joe grow-with-me clothes and making them last... a long time!
🧼 1. Wash them in cold or lukewarm water
No need to run a washing machine at high temperature. A cold or lukewarm (30°C) wash is more than enough to clean baby clothes while preserving the natural fibers and colors. Bonus: you save energy too!
🌿 2. Use a gentle, natural detergent
Toddlers' skin is delicate. Choose a detergent that's fragrance-free, free of harsh chemicals, and ideally eco-friendly. This will help prevent irritation... and also protect the pretty prints and fabrics of your growing clothes.
🧴 Bonus: Avoid fabric softener, especially if your clothes contain organic cotton or bamboo. It can clog the fibers and reduce their suppleness.
🔁 3. Turn clothes inside out before washing
This simple gesture helps preserve colors and prevents prints from directly rubbing against the machine drum. Less wear, longer lifespan!
🌬️ 4. Air drying: the best choice
Avoid the dryer whenever possible. Heat can damage the elastic fibers that make grow-with-me clothes so magical. Drying flat or on a hanger in the open air will do the trick.
🪡 5. Store them carefully
Once clean and dry, fold your clothes gently. Avoid squeezing them too tightly into overstuffed drawers. And if you hang them, use hangers designed for smaller sizes to avoid deforming them.
🔄 6. Give them a second life
When your child finally grows out of their grow-with-me clothes (sob!), why not pass them on? Thanks to their robustness, they can easily survive several life cycles. A small eco-friendly gesture that makes all the difference 💚
In summary…
Proper care = longer-lasting clothes—for you, your loved ones, and the planet 🌎. At Kim and Joe , we believe in durable, well-designed products for today's families. Take care of your clothes that grow with you, and they'll take care of your little ones for many adventures to come!