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The thought of babies on fire is terrifying. Just think about it for a second. See, it’s really scary, huh?
In 1971, lawmakers were so scared of seeing babies spontaneously combust that they made a law requiring children’s sleepwear to be fire retardant. Problem solved. No more enfant flambé.
Unfortunately, this solution created a new problem. Let’s take a look at what manufacturers use to make their clothes flame retardant: halogenated hydrocarbons (chlorine and bromine), inorganic flame retardants (antimony oxides) and phosphate based compounds. These don’t exactly sound like the kind of things you want to dress your baby in. In fact, some of these chemicals can irritate the skin, or even be breathed in off of the clothes. Some chemicals used in flame retardants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDE’s, have been shown to harm developing brains, and certain types of PBDE’s were even banned in the European Union.
Fortunately, there are organic alternatives to flame-retardant sleepwear. Pajamas made from organic cotton not only save your baby from wearing chemical-laden clothes, but are also easier on the environment because of the simplicity of their production. It is important to find pajamas that fit snugly, because loose clothing is more likely to catch fire from an open flame.
Go Green Etc. features many baby and kids clothes made from organic cotton and water-based dyes, and will soon be expanding to include sleepwear. Check out our cute, organic onesies and shirts (link), and while you’re at it, get yourself a Clothesnik (link), the organic, reusable dry cleaning bag for when your babies spit up all over their cute new outfits.
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thanks for the email but couldn’t open it. guess you are inviting me to sell on your store. i design jewelry taht is healthy and some made out of beer bottle caps.