Is it a huge no-no to make toddler PJs out of non-flame retardant material?

[Hannathy]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

I read it like that to !

 

[jrmasm]

This always puzzled me. Isn't it just easier to keep a toddler away from a flame

Have you ever tried?

 

[laurajetter]

I, too, want you to send me some of the ones you make! Maybe you could sell them on ebay.

BTW...my DD wears a size 4-5 so I will be waiting for a package...PSSST! She likes anything Disney.....LOL

Not only would I be appreciative of a gift like this, I would pay you to make more!!!

Hmmm...


Never thought about it, but if there seriously is an interest, send me a PM and we can talk!!

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

DH is a firefighter and he has never had a problem with the kids wearing non-flame retardent PJs. Just use common sense and keep them away from open flames!

 

[xyzabc33]

No, they are snug fitting, because it is harder to catch fire when it is snug. Loose fabric can catch a flame easier than snug fabric.

Thank you for the info. I always thot it was becuse they could tangle and choke a kid at nite. Like it couldnt happen to an adult too.

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

Count me in too. LOL

Hmmm...

Never thought about it, but if there seriously is an interest, send me a PM and we can talk!!

TAH DAH! Instant business! LOL

 

[angel_bright05]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

Me too.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Our little ones are always in Disney Jammies and they are NOT flame retardant, it's not that big of a deal to us. FLannel jammies sound cute!

 

[va32h]

Not only would I be appreciative of a gift like this, I would pay you to make more!!!

I abhor the pajama regulations. It's not about safety in case of fire; it's because kids caught fire playing around candles and space heater elements.

We now use regular cotton shirts and sweats for PJs.

Exactly. Children have never been prone to spontaneously catching fire in bed, and a child in bed, in a nightgown, is in no more danger than a child awake, in a dress.

The pajama regulations were originated when space heaters, candles, and cigarette smoking were in much more common use.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I have worked for the children's sleepwear buyer for many years. Sleepwear for children is either flame-retardant polyester or snug-fitting cotton.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

 

[ElizK]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

I read it like you did. Took me about four times reading the whole title to figure it out.

I would make them with the cute fabrics you bought.

 

[bgirldeb]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

No, you're not the only one

 

[xyzabc33]

I guess this just goes to show that our minds are in the gutter

 

[CindyCan]

Nope, not the only one!!

I didn't worry about fire-retardant.

 

[va32h]

I have worked for the children's sleepwear buyer for many years. Sleepwear for children is either flame-retardant polyester or snug-fitting cotton.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Yes, but this only refers to sleepwear that is sold. Parents are still allowed to dress their children in whatever they want for bed.

 

[KristiKelly]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

Every time I've seen this thread today I've thought sewer (pronounced su-er).

 

[THE HAT]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

OH MAN....I have really had to much cold medicine today ....It took me until your post to fig it out.....First I thought it was going to be something about the chemicals used to make them flame ret. weren't good to get washed into the septic system.....or that a pair got flushed down and clogged up the sewer.........then after reading the whole OP I then thought it was her way of swearing at her situation......instead of saying s**t she said sewers...

I think I need to go to bed

 

[MrsPete]

Well, from what I've heard, after a few washings the flame retardant washes out.

The flame retardant washes out if you wash them with regular old detergent like we all use: Tide, Surf, whatever. I've heard this from several sources over the years. If you always wash them with baby detergent (i.e., Ivory Flakes), then the flame retardant stays in; however, in my experience, Ivory Flakes also allow the dirt to stay in, so it's something of a catch 22.

I agree: Flame retardant is no big deal.

 

[katerkat]

The flame retardant washes out if you wash them with regular old detergent like we all use: Tide, Surf, whatever. I've heard this from several sources over the years.

I've not heard that - I've only heard to not use fabric softener on them. My husband's flight suits are flame retardant (uh, like that will help if his flying gas station ever catches fire! ) and the instructions specifically say no fabric softener, but nothing about detergent.

Personally, I try to avoid the flame resistant fabrics. I also bought some flannel and a pattern and will be sewing up some jammies for Russ for the summer. (And several other things...and how I wish he were a girl so I could sew some cute dresses and pants!)

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Am I the only person who read the first word in the title of this thread not as sewers (people who sew) but sewers (under the street, where the yukky stuff goes)?

I did the same thing!! It took me awhile to figure it out! I kept wondering what sewers (as in the yucky stuff) has to do with pajamas??

As the TF quoted in my post, I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box!!

I sewed some pj's for my kids. I love to sew. Anyway, I was worried about that too, as I used plain flannel, but so far we haven't had any problems. Except that my kids scoot down the stairs in their's and the backsides of the jammies are blown out after a month. Hence, the need for me to sew. I can't afford to keep buying store bought pj's every month!

 

[SandraVB79]

Those US regulations just keep me wondering and amazing.
This is the first time EVER that I hear about fire-retardant PJs. I guess over here, we must not care too much about our kids or provide safer environments where the kiddies don't catch fire!