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post #21 of 37
10/24/05 at 12:01pm
Click on the link I provided. It'll give you a rundown about everything in relation to Flame retardants and childrens safety and whatnot.
post #22 of 37
10/24/05 at 12:03pm
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/H-3/SOR...tml#rid-130535

There. That tells you alot of what the flame retardant that is used up here anyway, goes through before being allowed to be used anywhere near children. I
post #23 of 37
10/24/05 at 2:01pm
Flame retardant pajamas seem pretty silly to me these days. Those regulations came into effect when people were using open flames and red hot heat registers in their homes along with 100% polyester night gowns. Children were going up in flames.

Things are different today in most homes. I don't see any reason for a child in my house to have to wear flame retardant fabrics when she isn't around open flames. I would never buy those chemical ridden pajamas, particularly with government regulations that allow so many unsafe chemicals in our food and then lies about its safety.

If you really want your child to wear flame retardant clothing, it would make more sense to do it during the day, like at a campfire or around the oven. A 100% cotton gown isn't going to ignite very easily at home reading a book by your forced air heating system or radiant heat or whatever.
post #24 of 37
10/24/05 at 2:03pm
*cough* Scented Candles anyone?

you do know the reason why the government steps in to regulate things such as Childrens sleepwear and what not.

It's because someone, who DOESNT Have an iota of common sense can keep their kid alive.

There wouldn't be rules like that if someone didn't do it in the first place.

And yes there are people that still do.

When the govt steps in it's to protect the companies from lawsuits brought on by dumb parents who leave their Glade scented candles burning with a toddler/child unsupervised in the same room.
post #25 of 37
10/24/05 at 2:34pm
I bought a few "nightgowns" from Under the Nile (organic egyptian cotton). Pricey but she loves them, they're kinda heavy for warmth, and she can even wear them with pants outside as a real dress (lucky for my DH who can'r figure out how to dress the kids in the am!)

Often we wear our cotton daytime dresses (from llbean and whatnot) to bed and wake up and we are ready to go! Is that bad?

I would rather she sleep in daytime dresses than with all those chemicals...

As for flame retardants....I think they might be good for some people who are not constantly near their children...but as it is for us we are close to them at night and I feel that is enough protection from fire. No candles/open flames in our house!
post #26 of 37
10/24/05 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by Pandora114
*cough* Scented Candles anyone?

you do know the reason why the government steps in to regulate things such as Childrens sleepwear and what not.

It's because someone, who DOESNT Have an iota of common sense can keep their kid alive.

There wouldn't be rules like that if someone didn't do it in the first place.

And yes there are people that still do.

When the govt steps in it's to protect the companies from lawsuits brought on by dumb parents who leave their Glade scented candles burning with a toddler/child unsupervised in the same room.

While I agree that safety regulations are generally a good thing, the history of this particular regulation isn't so much from lack of common sense on the consumer's part as it was on the manufacturers who started using that awful, highly flammable fabric for sleepwear at exactly the same time that space heaters were in high use.

At first the flame retardants added to PJs had asbestos in it, which was sworn up and down to be safe for us. The chemicals used now are not nearly so bad as asbestos, but organic cotton is better and safer in most homes, using common sense.

Does anyone have a problem with using common sense and going around the regulations, too?

As for scented candles, blech.
post #27 of 37
10/24/05 at 4:33pm
oh no problems going around the regulations and using common sense. But lets face it.

In the majority of society *which MDC doesn't represent unfortunately* the people are short changed when it comes to common sense.
post #28 of 37
10/24/05 at 4:49pm
I found these nifty patterns the other day - I really like the old-style nightgowns!

https://www.patternsoftime.com/CatalogC5.html

(But UGH try to ignore the vintage patterns for corsets for 8-10 year olds :Puke .)
post #29 of 37
10/25/05 at 1:21pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks for all your replies!
I will not be convinced that those chemicals come out after just a few washings. I would normally buy jams second hand, but this is a gift and I wanted it to be new this time. THanks to all who provided info for someone to make one for her(I don't sew ). To all of you that provided links to darling gowns, they all had the retardant on them. :

I would like to say, as for the companies and govt regulations, I see this very similar to vaxs-get 'em while you can. I mean come on, if they were so concerned about safety, and a gown was washed like 50 times, where is the companies protection? So very silly. The chemical companies are making their $$$ and the stupid govt looks the other way.

Off my

mp
post #30 of 37
10/25/05 at 5:22pm
You mean that the link to an organic gown

http://www.rawganique.com/kidsdress2.htm

has retardant on it? Did you write and ask?
post #31 of 37
10/25/05 at 5:53pm
Hello,

I recently bought two nightgowns made of organic cotton for my two daughters from http://ecobaby.com/catalog/product.asp?pf_id=pcdress
They are called "playdresses" on there, but they are perfect nightgowns. They are on sale for 19.99 each right now. They go up to size 7/8. They also have one with the same fabric but with ruffles. Anyway, my girls really love them, and these nightgowns are very thick and warm
post #32 of 37
10/26/05 at 4:58pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by RAF
I recently bought two nightgowns made of organic cotton for my two daughters from http://ecobaby.com/catalog/product.asp?pf_id=pcdress
They are called "playdresses" on there, but they are perfect nightgowns.
I think this is the key. Things that aren't labeled as sleepwear don't have to meet the same standards, thus aren't generally treated with the same chemicals. Find a dress or maybe a tunic that is comfy and call it a nightgown. We use 2-sizes-too-large undershirts in our house for both DD and I.
post #33 of 37
10/26/05 at 5:24pm
My understanding is that there is strong concern about the safety of flame retardant chemicals (PDBEs). They are found not only in children's sleepwear, but in scotchguard, consumer electronics, mattresses, carpets, etc. There is increasing evidence that it is pooling in our bodies, and that it has similar effects to PCBs. If you do a search, you'll likely come up with a fair amount of material as it has been in the news for a couple of years now. Given how prevalent they are, it's really hard to reduce exposure, but I particularly resent deliberatly adding it to what my child sleeps in. We've mostly been going with used sleepwear, but this stuff seems pretty persistent, so I'm still not happy with it.

I believe there was a move afoot in the EU to ban the stuff??
post #34 of 37
10/26/05 at 6:09pm
Thread Starter 
Rubywild- I didn't see that it had FR, I noticed they only have 1 size and it is too big. But really, now that I think about it, maybe it will run small.

RAF- Thanks for that site too. I can't seem to actually find a photo of the dress at their site, and would like to see it. Can you tell me if the size 7/8 runs big or small?? THanks!

mammastar2-I too had read that somewhere. THe most disturbing was hearing that studies have shown it to be in breastmilk!!

I just happened to be cleaning out the back of the van, and noticed that dd's carseat has it!

THanks for all your help and links ladies!! I'm still trying to find a "lounging gown"......

mp
post #35 of 37
10/26/05 at 6:19pm
Hello again,

Here is a link that you can see small pictures: http://ecobaby.com/pajamas.htm

There is the "organic cotton playdress" with the picture of the two little girls wearing them and down lower there is the one with ruffles. There used to be pictures on the ordering page too, but I gues they aren't up for some reason. I ordered both the one with and without ruffles. The one *without* the ruffles was a little big but the one *with* the ruffles seemed kinda small. Anyway, I hope that helps.
post #36 of 37
10/26/05 at 6:53pm
Thread Starter 
Rubywild-okay, I checked the site again, I seriously doubt they have FR. However, they only have the babyblue stripe, and we are still into pink at our house! But thankyou for the link!!

RAF and Evan&Anna's_Mom- I just bought the flower one from ecobaby!! They are on clearance for $14!!!

THankyou!!

mp
post #37 of 37
10/27/05 at 2:11pm
Pandora114: Thanks for the link.
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