Flame resistant clothing

Maria J Posted: Jun 03, 2003 11:12 PM

Flame resistant clothing

I just had my baby shower this past weekend and enjoyed every minute. It was good to see friends that I haven't seen in some time! We got a lot of the stuff on our registry and was surprised to see we didn't get a lot of clothing. I guess it's because we don't know if we're having a boy or girl. We did a body suit from the Childrens Place and there's a warning that it isn't flame resistant. This got me very worried. Is this type of clothing more dangerous than any other type? Why else would they have such a warning in big bold letters? I don't want my baby to wearing anything that could burst into flames when exposed to certain conditions. Does anyone have any ideas what this means? Should I get rid of the clothing?

anna Posted: Jun 03, 2003 11:31 PM

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I know for a fact that BY LAW Childrens Pajamas MUST BE Flame resistant (God Forbid the child is in a fire...)

So I would say that that was a warning to parents that KNOW the FLAME RESISTANT law, it's telling them that this item is NOT flame resistant like most others, incase the parent is buying it THINKING IT IS.
I hope that makes sense.
Is it a PJ ?
Maybe they posted that so that there is no confusion as to whether its a PJ or not, and parents wont assume its Flame resistant. Sounds like its just a 'CYA' thing on their part.

Hope that helps !
Hope that wasnt confusing !

Maria J Posted: Jun 03, 2003 11:37 PM

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I thought I read somewhere about the pj's having to be flame resistant but I wasn't sure. I just think that regardless of the use of the clothing, it should be flame resistant. I don't think I'll be keeping it. I just would feel better that my child will not be wearing it at all. Thanks for your reply.

anna Posted: Jun 03, 2003 11:44 PM

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I dont think all childrens clothing is flame resistant. I know PJ's must be. I dont think theres anything wrong with it. Theres no reason why you should feel a need to return it

ChristineC68 Posted: Jun 03, 2003 11:50 PM

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I worked for a clothing company and the tag is to indicate that the body suit is not inteded to be used for sleepwear therefore not required by law to be flame resistent...Anna's right, it's definitely a CYA issue as well as warning to the parents. (I have heard sad stories about children sleeping in their t-shirts).

As a part of a regular outfit its fine. And I am pretty sure it would difficult to find flame resistent clothing as it costs more to make.

anna Posted: Jun 04, 2003 12:10 AM

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See, now why couldnt I say that in one sentence ???

'the tag is to indicate that the body suit is not inteded to be used for sleepwear therefore not required by law to be flame resistent...'

I guess its past my bedtime and rambling is what I do best at times like this...

Maria J Posted: Jun 04, 2003 12:15 AM

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But I don't understand why sleep wear must be flame resistant and other types of clothing doesn't have to be. Sorry to be a pain

anna Posted: Jun 04, 2003 12:21 AM

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I agree Maria. It doesnt make much sense. I guess since a child would be sleeping in PJ's, God Forbid there was a fire, there would be less chance that he/she would be running out in time... sounds scary. I probably worded that wrong too.
Make sense?
Its like paying more insurance on your car in a higher theft area.... did that make any sense at all???? yikes. OK, now I am getting TOOO tired to even be posting ?? I can picture my husband going 'WHAT ????' when I throw something in to compare that is totally irrelevant..

I guess its one of those things where I know what I wanna say, and just cant verbalize it or write it correctly and I can say it in jibberish and no one but my twin would understand me perfectly

OK, gnite. my last post. promise.

Elizabeth Posted: Jun 04, 2003 08:15 AM

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I am pretty sure that the flame resistant sleepwear requirements dont apply to tight fitting pjs for any age or pjs for babies under 9 months.

If someone knows if this is incorrect, please feel free to correct me so I am not disseminating incorrect info but I'm pretty sure that's the law.

Otherwise, they must indicate that it is not intended for sleeping. Big dept stores like Macys & Bloomies got fined big time for the way they were displaying merchandise, it lead people to thing some 'loungewear' (or whatever you want to call it) for kids was sleepwear and it was not flame resistant.

HTH although I think it may cause more confusion. I'm going to see if I can confirm this info and I'll post again.

Anna, you made sense to me

Also: What is CYA??

anna Posted: Jun 04, 2003 08:24 AM

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CYA is the 'corporate america' term for Cover your A$$.

'I never said that.... THIS is what I said, and here it is I can show you in writing'

michele31 Posted: Jun 04, 2003 09:03 AM

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Just an FYI- fabric softener used on flame resistant clothing makes the flame resistant stuff weak and non-working.

I think another VERY important point is that your children's bedroom door should be shut every night, not 1/2 open like most parents do. 20/20 showed a house on fire from the inside a few years back- it was one of the scariest thing I ever saw. Anyway, they had one baby room with the door shut, one 1/2 open. The room with the shut door was safe for a lot longer and the crib was cool to the touch. The room with the open door was smoke filled and in flames very quickly and the crib (before the fire even got to the room) was burning hot already. So that is a very important way for you to protect your children. Also, if you are on a 2nd story or have 2nd story bedrooms make sure you keep a fire extinguisher in the baby's room and your room and have a fire ladder. Most mothers/fathers cannot jump from a window holding their baby. And always remember to check your fire alarm/smoke detector batteries every time you change your clocks for the new times.

anna Posted: Jun 04, 2003 10:59 AM

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Yikes, this post is making me think twice about making sure to put PJ's on JA. sometimes he falls asleep in little comfy sweats and I hate waking him up to put PJs on...