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Children's Clothing Since 1985, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received reports of 19 deaths and 42 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children's clothing drawstrings. The drawstrings caught on such products as playground slides and platforms, school bus handrails or doors, and crib corner posts. In November 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued Guidelines for Drawstrings on Children's Clothing. Guidelines for Drawstrings on Children's Clothing include: · Eliminating drawstrings from necks and hoods of children's upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts · Drawstrings around the waist and bottom of upper outerwear should be limited to 3 inches of exposed drawstring and be sewn at the back center of the garment to prevent the string from being pulled too long on one side *By 1996, CPSC was aware of almost no children's jackets being manufactured that had neck or hood drawstrings. Instead manufacturers had changed to elastic, velcro, snaps, or buttons. As children put on their winter outerwear this season, there could be fewer serious or fatal incidents of entanglements with jacket or sweatshirt drawstrings. · With the diverse seasons in Wyoming it is important that children are dressed appropriately. Here are a few rules to follow: · Dress children in layers of clothing · Cover children's heads and ears to protect from the cold · During winter and colder months dress children in bright hats, gloves and coats. Make sure they provide adequate warmth but do not compromise mobility. · Wear mittens rather than gloves · Always dress children in winter boots and warm socks · Keep children's heads warm with hats at all times · During summer months use lightweight, light-colored clothing in the sun · Don’t forget sunscreen with SPF of least 15 and hats To obtain a copy of Guidelines for Drawstrings visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission Internet Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/ (go to "Consumer/CPSC Publications/Children’s Safety/Drawstrings").
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