Is your child’s clothing safe? (excepts from Health Canada)

Did you know that Cotton and cotton-blend fabrics catch fire and burn more quickly than most synthetic materials?  When choosing clothing select Nylon and polyester as they are more difficult to catch fire and burn more slowly.

For sleepwear make sure the sleepwear is a snug-fitting style such as polo pyjamas or sleepers.  Cotton and Cotton-blend loose-fitting sleepwear do not meet flammability requirements.

Snug-fitting clothing is less likely to catch fire than clothing with flowing skirts, wide sleeves, or large ruffles.

Other safety considerations for children's clothing:

Don’t put your child in day wear when putting them to bed.  Most day clothes do not meet the flammability requirements.
Remove drawstings or cords from children’s clothing.  Belts, ties or sashes on robes should be sewed to the centre back.  This will prevent the risk of strangulation. 
Look and remove small buttons or parts that could become a choking hazzard.
Check for loose threads on blackets, clothing that a baby could warp around it’s finger or even their neck.

Teach your children about the dangers of fire. If their clothes catch fire, teach them to "STOP, DROP, and ROLL".

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