I received a used bassinet that has light colored fabric that cannot be removed and therefore cannot be machine washed. (Its the First Years Carry Me Near 5-in-1 Sleep System -not very modern, but it was free!). It looks clean, but it has a faint food smell. Any ideas on the the best way to clean/deodorize/disinfect? Spraying with a vinegar and water solution? Spraying with vodka and water? Sunlight? Sprinkling with baking soda? All of the above? Something completely different? Or maybe a used bassinet for a newborn is just a bad idea?

I would try vinegar and water, first. And then maybe a lemon/water/ sunlight combination. Both of those will kill the bacteria that's causing the smell.

Used is the way to go for most of your infant's needs. After all, your baby will outgrow it in a few months!

Does anyone know where I can find the link for the couch that had the marker all over it? Where the kids were allowed to color all over the white couch?