Snowman Costume (or Snow-woman)

Grab some white sweatpants and a white hooded sweatshirt, extra baggy. Take in at the waste if necessary, but they should be pretty baggy everywhere else. Stuff the pants legs, the shirt sleeves, and the “belly” of the shirt with fiber fill. If you’d rather use other materials, have your child wear other clothes beneath the sweats to protect skin. Then, crumble up newspaper, tissue paper, etc., and stuff them inside. Your snowman will of course need a hat. Choose any style you like. If you have any New Year’s party favors still hanging around, you might be able to … Continue reading

Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

March 15, 2006 Release #06-113 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 295-3267 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “U.S. Polo Association” Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Units: About 30,000 Manufacturer: Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard … Continue reading