Flame retardant film

Karen

New member
I got my new SS1 today. I took it out and changed the harness etc. and there is so much flame retardant that it actually wiped onto my hands. YUCK. Anyone else have one this bad? I don't normally wash before use, but I am thinking of washing it.
 
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mommy2env

Active member
Yuck. I would wash the cover if it's that bad.


OT, but I just noticed your siggy. Is there something I missed? Are pictures being stolen again? :sigh:
 

Maedze

New member
I'd wash that sucker in a heartbeat. Ew.

Flame retardent laws are leftover from when ever other moron had a cigarette dangling out of his mouth while holding three babies. Things were lit a fire all the time because people smoked inside, fell asleep holding cigarettes, etc.

I personally think that the risk of coating your kid in fire retardant film is greater than the risk of any potential fire.
 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob
Staff member
That's gross, and I'd probably call Graco and complain, and wash the cover before using.
 

ctbcleveland

Well-known member
Karen,

Just to warn you, my SS1 cover (Roxy - the shiny material) was very stinky when I washed it, and I presumed it was from the flame retardent coating. I washing it with some other items (dumb in retrospect) but those other things stunk for a while. I had to rewash them numerous time. I suggest you wash it alone.

No one else seems to have had this problem - so I am guessing mine had an extra thick coating too.
 

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