Originally Posted by natalieg
I understand that feeling all too well. Been there many times throughout the years. For me, if I don't prewash before I start playing with them, I have breathing problems and chest pains as well as rashes and such. I never was that bad before (except for the itchies), but since I have to do that now, when I get around unwashed ones, I have to get them away from me soon.
If you are concerned for this reason, I would probably get in the habit of washing swap items as soon as they came in the house. Even though they are supposed to be pre-washed, it's hard to guarantee that they are. I know some people have had success washing delicate items like blocks that are already pieced in a delicates bag on the gentle cycle in the washer. Just a thought.
Rachel