In a message dated 2/25/04 7:57:40 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:


> Dear Friends:
>     Can anybody explain to me why infant and child clothing has to be 
> treated
> with flame retardant chemicals in the first place?
>     If the baby was in a burning house, the chemicals wouldn't save a life.
>     warmly,
> 
My understanding is that some fabric will catch on fire more readily than 
others.   As for instance being too close to a candle or some sort of flame.. 
from the stove while in mom's arms?   Whatever, it is not meant to save a child 
from a house burning down but to lower the chances of the clothing catching on 
fire from some random means. Some fabric is highly flammable.   I used cotton 
long johns that clearly stated, "Not intended for use as sleep wear"   I knew 
I was safe then!! If my house is on fire, the least of my concerns will be the 
type of pjs my kids are wearing.
Annie VerSteeg IBCLC

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