Drawstrings in children's clothing can be dangerous. These drawstrings can get caught on playground equipment, an escalator, a fence, and other things. If this happens, there is a risk of a child being strangled by the drawstring. If you find drawstrings in any of your child's clothing, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that you completely remove the hood and neck drawstrings from all children’s upper outerwear, including jackets and sweatshirts. CPSC technical staff has concluded that drawstrings at the neck that are shortened still may present a strangulation hazard. Therefore, CPSC recommends that consumers purchase children’s upper outerwear that has alternative closures, such as snaps, buttons, Velcro, and elastic. For more information click on http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/clothpub.html

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