There are some things you need to watch out for when buying, or
using kids clothing.
Baby clothes up to size 14 months should be either flame
resistant material, or snug fitting, so if you are buying
sleepwear too big for your baby thinking your baby will grow
into it, be sure the garment is flame resistant. Snug fitting
clothing reduces the amount of oxygen trapped between the
garment and the baby, which makes it harder for fire to spread
and the opposite is true for loose fitting clothing. Also think
about a sleep sack of some kind instead of loose blankets for
the same reason.
When your baby gets old enough to start playing around play
equipment be sure to remove any strings or chords that hang
loose. Chords and strings around the neck should be removed
altogether and drawstrings at the waist level should be no more
than 3" long. Better yet buy clothing that uses velcro, buttons,
elastic, or snaps around the neck instead of chords. Remove any
knots at the end of drawstrings that might get caught in play
equipment. Also look out for things like mittens that are
attached to clothing that might get caught. Belts, ties and
sashes should be stiched to the garmet, not left loose.
Watch for buttons on clothing that a child might get loose and
put in their mouth.
Avoid outer clothing that is made with vinyl , PVC, or treated
with Gore-Tex and other teflon treatments. Also avoid bibs with
plastic coatings that are not labeled as vinyl-free or PVC-free.
Avoid diaper covers that are made of vinyl, or PVC.
During the summer buy cloths that are light and cover well to
avoid sunburn. Remember, light colored clothes will deflect
sunlight. Dark clothes will absorb sunlight. If your child is
going to be in an area that might have such things as ticks you
should consider light colored clothing, so that it will be easy
to see and remove such critters.
Are your kids wearing bright colored, or reflective clothing
when riding their bikes and while we are on this subject, have
you looked lately to see if your child is wearing their helmet?
Helmets should have the CPSC sticker inside. Helmets can get
caught on playground equipment, so be sure your child is wearing
their helmet only when riding their bike.
Please think about the tips given above. They might save your
child from injury, or worse.
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