Originally Posted by ptquilts
The problem is, kids in PJ's near a gas burner on the stove - that's why they want it to be flame-resistant. Quilts usually don't get near the stove, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Flame resistant means it will only melt and stick to skin, like plastic.
A plastic milk jug will not burn, but it will melt. Sorry about the gruesomeness, but retardant and resistant have two different meanings.