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Safe Kids Pajamas with New Jammies

By Kristie Turck •  Published 02/14/11 •  3 min read

Last updated on August 20th, 2022 at 12:02 am

I’m excited to share with you my experience with New Jammies’ pajamas. A safe kids pajama line made from organic cotton.

Just recently, I was shopping in a clothing store with my family when my husband held up a pair of kids’ pajamas and said,

How about these? Are these ok?“.  I shook my head “no,” and he put them down, knowing that he was defeated. “How can you tell which ones are good?

How To Choose Safe Pajamas For Your Kids

The truth is, it’s really hard to tell which pajamas are safe. I often go with my gut instinct.

Typically, kids’ pajamas need to be either flame resistant or snug-fitting according to the law set forth by CPSC. Some are treated in ways that are not as harmful to be near.  They are bonded to the fabric in such a way that they don’t pose as much risk, and some use chemicals like PROBAN where active ingredient has been “linked to genetic abnormalities and damage to the liver, skin and nervous system. It also promotes the growth of cancerous tumors.

The problem with both options is that you don’t know how to make the clothing flame resistant.  For this reason, I avoid purchasing polyester or flame-resistant cotton sleepwear.

Organic Cotton Is the Best Option For Kids Pajamas

My handsome man modelling his Organic Cotton Owl New Jammies

Organic cotton is always a safe choice as long as they fit snug and comfy. Organic cotton is naturally far less flammable than synthetic fiber blends. This means organic cotton pajamas do not need to be treated with flame retardant chemicals.

For my son, we tried a set of New Jammies Organic Cotton Owl Pajamas.  I wasn’t expecting miracles since most of my pajama experiences are with pajamas that don’t hold up to multiple washings and end up being too tight or scratchy.

What I liked about these is that they fit true to the size.  In many cases, I buy a size larger than my son wears since snug jammies start to shrink or warp with wash.  New Jammies, after many MANY washings (these got a lot of abuse for reasons beyond my usual control) still held true to size.  The eco-friendly dyes haven’t washed out and are still as soft as ever and look new.  I also like that the bottom of the pants doesn’t have any annoying seams or cinching.  They have stayed super soft and comfortable and look adorable.  I grab for them first every time.

New Jammies uses soft organic cotton and eco-friendly vegetable-based dyes.

New Jammies Organic Cotton Pajamas

From infant to young teens New Jammies offers safe sleeping solutions.

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