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Fire safety: How safe is your child's nightwear?

Check out our guide to learn about fire safety when it comes to buying or selling children's pyjamas.

By Trust and Safety 11 September 2025

Always keep young ones at least a metre from the heater.

What labels can be used?

White label (safest)

Red label (high fire danger)

Children's nightwear fire hazard labels (Source: Commerce Commission)

Advice for buyers

When purchasing children’s nightwear:

  • Always check to make sure nightwear has a fire hazard label or is made of fabric that is less likely to burn.
  • Choose nightwear with the white label.
  • Make sure nightwear is snug fitting, as this reduces the fire hazard.

Metre from the heater

Selling nightwear on Trade Me

The product safety standard applies to:

Listing requirements:

  • The listing must include a clear image of the fire hazard label.
  • The listing description must include fire hazard information.
  • The name, trade mark, or brand name of the manufacturer or supplier must be attached to a fixed label.
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