Checkout some of the main points:
Material: While choosing a dress for your baby girl, it is important to buy the fabric that is skin friendly and that can retain for a longer period of time. Other than that, muslin is the right fabric to store any garment and keep it protected from any kind of harm from worms and other effects. The fabric will help in saving the cloth from humidity, any kind of tear and also retain the color as muslin is best fabric to protect the cloth from color fade or discoloration. You can preserve fabrics like cotton or satin in a muslin cloth. Nowadays the Baby Birthday Dresses that are most preferred by parents are the tutu dresses and these attires can be best protected in muslin cloth.
Preparation: It is recommended to all the parents that as soon as they undress the birthday dress of their baby, it should be sent for laundry. The wash has to be done as per the washing instructions given with the dress. Don’t try and take a chance with the wash according to you as this might spoil your baby’s dress forever. It is recommended to use mild detergent for your baby’s dress to avoid discoloration and any kind of wear. Handle the cloth softly and mildly and also there is no requirement to dry it up in the machine.
Store: The most essential part is to store the cloth. You must wrap the dress in a non acidic, non colored tissue paper. It will keep all the layers of the dress in shape. The dress has to be stored in a place that is dry and where the temperature is moderate. It is recommended to keep a check on the dress after few months to ensure that the dress is in right shape.
So these are some of the ways that can help you preserve your baby’s first birthday dress.