Clean your dryer’s lint trap before every single load—yes, even when you’re running those three back-to-back onesie cycles at 2 AM. This simple 10-second habit removes the highly flammable material that causes nearly 17,000 home dryer fires annually, and it’s especially critical now that you’re washing exponentially more laundry than ever before.
Inspect the lint trap itself monthly for residue buildup from baby detergents and fabric softeners, which create an invisible film that blocks airflow. Hold it under running water—if water pools instead of draining through immediately, wash the screen with warm …
Your Dryer Could Start a Fire While Your Baby Sleeps (Here’s How to Stop It)









