Choking Hazard

[SimplyMadeByErin]

I'm still confused if buttons are considered a chocking hazard in my case.

I only use them on one hat that I make, they are securely sewn on by hand, but they are unusable, just for decorative purposes.

I am looking at getting unfinished buttons that are only protected with beeswax, so they will be exempt from lead testing, but will I still need to add a chocking disclosure and meet the under three choking guidelines, or am I okay?

My understanding is that if the buttons are on clothes they are exempt from the choking hazard guidelines.

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

If it's used as an embellishment, and it could be a choking hazard, you should include a warning, I would think. Instruct parents to check it for security especially after washing, but you probably still couldn't be 100% safe. Parents should check all clothing with buttons and other little goodies before/after washing. That used to be the natural thing to do before washing something. But I don't think that a lot of people even know how to sew on a button, nor even know to check laundry.

[SimplyMadeByErin]

Thanks Beverly!!

[Former_Member]

I apply the warnings and age limit to anything that has a button or resin on it... I have stopped making infant bows that are smaller than 2.5 due to choking hazards nor do I put any adornment on them... but you know.. you learn to be creative and make it work and I am proud that I have come up with some cute ideas that even a newborn can wear... and not use as a paci !! LOL