How to Clean and Maintain a Nursing Pillow Cover
By Hatchery Cribs Singapore | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: Tips & Care
Keep your nursing pillow cover fresh and hygienic with simple care steps. Learn how to wash organic cotton covers, avoid common mistakes, and extend their life.
Quick answer
Machine wash your nursing pillow cover at 30°C using a gentle cycle, then air dry—never tumble dry. This routine keeps organic cotton covers like the Doomoo Softy and Buddy covers fresh without damaging the fabric or elastic.
Why proper care matters for nursing pillow covers
Nursing pillow covers collect milk spills, drool, and baby spit-up daily. Regular cleaning prevents odors and bacteria buildup while preserving the soft organic cotton that touches your baby's skin. The Doomoo Extra Covers are made from 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane, so gentle care keeps the fabric stretchy and comfortable.
Step-by-step cleaning guide
- Step 1: Remove the cover and check for stains: Unzip the cover and take it off the inner cushion. Spot-treat any milk or formula stains with a gentle stain remover or a dab of mild detergent before washing. Treating stains immediately prevents them from setting in the organic cotton fibers.
- Step 2: Machine wash on a gentle cycle at 30°C: Place the cover in a laundry bag for extra protection. Use a mild detergent and select a gentle cycle with cold or warm water (30°C max). Avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which can break down the elastane. Hot water can shrink the cover and damage the elastic—stick to 30°C.
- Step 3: Air dry only—never tumble dry: After washing, reshape the cover and lay it flat or hang it to dry away from direct sunlight. The care instructions clearly state: do not tumble dry. Tumble drying will shrink the cover and ruin the fit. Air drying preserves the organic cotton and elastane.
Product facts
- Doomoo Extra Cover For Softy Small 2-in-1 Multi-Functional Pillow: The Doomoo Extra Cover For Softy Small 2-in-1 Multi-Functional Pillow is made from 95% organic cotton & 5% elastane and is machine washable at 30°C. Organic cotton is breathable and gentle on baby's skin, but the elastane blend means you must avoid high heat to prevent shrinkage and loss of stretch.
Doomoo Extra Cover For Softy Small 2-in-1 Multi-Functional Pillow - Doomoo Extra Cover For Buddy Large 3-in-1 Multi-Functional Pillow: The Doomoo Extra Cover For Buddy Large 3-in-1 Multi-Functional Pillow has the same composition and care instructions: machine wash at 30°C, no tumble drying. Whether you have the Softy or Buddy cover, the care routine is identical—keeping it simple and consistent for busy parents.
Doomoo Extra Cover For Buddy Large 3-in-1 Multi-Functional Pillow
