The Truth of Flame Retardants in Children's Clothing
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When it comes to your child’s comfort and safety, what they sleep in matters. At Pima Bee, we believe parents deserve to know what’s in their children's clothing—especially when it comes to something as important as pajamas. That’s why we want to talk openly about flame retardants, the hidden chemicals often used in kids’ sleepwear, and why we choose to leave them out of ours.
What Are Flame Retardants?
Flame retardants are chemicals added to materials—like furniture, mattresses, and yes, children’s pajamas—to slow the spread of fire. While this might sound like a smart safety feature, growing research shows it comes at a serious cost to health.
The Hidden Risks of Flame Retardants
Many children’s pajamas on the market today are treated with these chemicals, and they don’t just stay on the fabric—they can be absorbed into your child’s skin while they sleep.
Studies have linked long-term exposure to certain flame retardants with:
- Hormone disruption
- Impacts on brain development and learning
- Increased risk of certain cancers
- Reproductive issues
Children are especially vulnerable to these effects due to their smaller size and developing systems. For babies and toddlers who sleep up to 14 hours a day, this kind of exposure adds up fast.
Why Flame Retardants Aren’t Necessary
Here’s something most parents don’t know: Pajamas don’t have to contain flame retardants to be considered safe.
In fact, U.S. safety standards allow manufacturers to use tight-fitting, natural-fiber fabrics instead of chemical treatments. This is how Pima Bee designs all our sleepwear.
We use:
✅ 100% Pima cotton from Peru – a naturally breathable and durable fiber
✅ Close-fitting silhouettes that meet all CPSC flammability standards
✅ No added flame retardants. Ever.
You get peace of mind without compromise.
Why We Do Things Differently at Pima Bee
We’re two moms from opposite sides of the world—Jamaica and Chile—raising kids in South Dakota. We started Pima Bee because we couldn’t find pajamas that were as safe, soft, and simple as we wanted for our own children.
We believe your child deserves:
- The softest fabric on earth
- Zero harmful chemicals
- Pajamas that are both cozy and clean
And that’s what we’re proud to deliver with every pair.
Explore our full line of flame-retardant-free, Pima cotton pajamas—designed for the sweetest, safest sleep.
