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I really don't understand (kids pjs)

Why my kids' pajamas have to be flame retardant.  We don't smoke, don't have any open flames of any kind at our house.  And it's ok for my dd to wear a cotton dress all day long but she can't have a cotton nightgown?  Dd is such a sweaty sleeper that the thought of making her sleep in a poly blend makes me cringe.  Am I missing something here?   We only buy the "tight fitting" cotton pjs, but obviously can't find cotton nightgowns. 
 

Re: I really don't understand (kids pjs)

  • I hated those tight fitting ones when EJ was a little chubster. Although, I have no explanation as to why the need for flame retardant PJs. 
  • A quick google search - the federal law covering children's sleepwear was enacted in the 1970's. Generally, if the clothing of adult catches on fire, "these people can usually react rationally and quickly enough to extinguish the fire and minimize their burn injuries." So the concern is that either due to mobility issues (cribs, lack of fine motor skills) or maturity issues, children could not react similarly if there was a fire and their clothes were burning.

    So, the older your kids get, the less it is an issue, though the clothing manufacturers are required to follow federal law.
    Heather Margaret --- Feb '07 and Todd Eldon --- April '09

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  • That all makes sense.  I guess I just hate the feel of polyester. 
     
  • lishielishie member
    Eighth Anniversary 5000 Comments 25 Love Its

    I *think* this was spurred by the nighttime kerosene fires from years ago, resulting in the legislation, etc.

    I believe I purchased some cotton PJs that came with a huge warning on the package abotu not being flame retardant from Gap, but I could be crazy.

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  • I can't help with the nightgowns - but I've been able to find cotton pjs for G at Crazy 8, Old Navy, and Children's Place.

    I also hate the way those poly ones feel. They snag on G's eczema and it makes me cringe.
    Ryan & Casey Married July 17, 2004
    Gabriel John Born February 23, 2012

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  • kackac member
    Ancient Membership 100 Comments Combo Breaker
    Try mini boden for cotton PJs
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