Children's Pajama Regulations

Here is the link to my post in another thread that I was hoping to get answered. I kind of felt that there was a law somewhere in this country about children's pajamas having to have flame retardant in them. I just wasn't sure if it applied to small hobby businesses or if it was really a law at all.

http://www.etsy.com/teams/7722/business-topics/discuss/11044291/

What are other people's thoughts on etsy sellers who sell children's pajamas that don't meet the "requirements". Would it be a bad idea to go ahead and sell pajamas that are made from normal material that do not have the chemicals in it?
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If they don't have chemicals they have to be tight-fitting. That can be a problem...one of my babies was so chubby I couldn't get him in the "snug-fitting" thermal pajamas from Target. Anyways.

Well, actually that's not quite true. Fabrics have to pass a burn test; if they don't, they have to be snug fitting. Most synthetics pass the test, most natural fibers do not. Which is a law that I think is stupid, but that's not the issue here.

Anyways, from a legal perspective, yes, it would be a bad idea to sell pajamas that do not meet regulations. But you *can* make pajamas from normal materials that do meet the requirements. Personally, I sew, and would buy, pajamas that don't meet the regulations. As a parent, I feel like my children do not require flame-retardant pajamas to be safe. However, I personally will not sell any pajamas. I think there's too much risk. But that's just me. I don't feel like taking on the Federal government.

I'm afraid I don't have a link for you, though, to the regulations. I have found them before just doing a Google search. What I've written is based on what I found looking at this stuff about 6 mo ago.
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PS - I see you do baby stuff (lovely shop, btw!); there are different requirements for sizes 9 mo and under (under 9 mo? I forget exactly where the line is).
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Do you feel it's okay to run a red light when you are late picking up the kids from school?

Yes its a law. There is no leeway for a "hobby" you sell to the public you are considered a manufacturer by the government. YOu have to follow all laws pertaining to your business. that includes CPSIA, FTC, any other that may apply to your product.


Children's Sleepwear Regulatory Summary - CPSC www.cpsc.gov/businfo/regsumsleepwear.pdf


CPSC Reinforces Children's Sleepwear and Loungewear ... www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12072.html
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Beverly, do you know if children's pillowcases would fall under this category? Thanks
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They would fall under the FTC rules for bedding...
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I looked at the regulations and yes, it said that pajamas marked for babies under 9 months old and snug fitting jammies are exempt. So I will just make pajamas for my own children and then sell baby pajamas. Easier that way! I wonder how big organic clothing companies sell children's pajamas? I will have to look into that!
No Beverly - I definitely do not intend on breaking any laws or regulations, I was just curious what other people are thinking! I think their are way to many regulations on way too many things! But that is a political topic for a different place other than etsy! :)
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If you are making children's clothing but not for sleepwear, are you required by law to have a sticker or label that says "not intended for children's sleepwear"? Thanks.
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