They're toxic all of the time. Google PBDE's (a common group of chemicals of this type) and see what comes up. They show up on lists of common problem chemicals that kids are exposed to. I refuse to let my kids wear anything that is flame resistant. We have smoke detectors and a sprinkler system, and I can put him in close-fitting clothes. I will not knowingly dress him in something slathered in toxic chemicals. Ok, off soapbox now.
Go ahead and make your quilt. I think it's safer if it's not flame-resistant.
Originally Posted by Tartan
A little girl's nightie will go up like a roman candle when expose to flame (candle, gas stove) not as dangerous with close fitting PJ but still flammable if not flame resistant. However the flame resistant chemicals I have heard are toxic when burning. What are you supposed to do? I think that in quilts, flame resistance is not required?