WHEN the Government introduced tougher flammability requirements for children's clothes 20 years ago, boys pyjamas somehow slipped through the net.

Girls nightdresses, dressing gowns and similar garments must be treated with chemicals to make them fire resistant. Pyjamas do not have to meet these requirements.

Instead, all a manufacturer has to do is to make certain they contain a label with the words "Keep away from fire" on it. The warning must be in red lettering - as if that will make a jot of difference.

However well intentioned the warning, we find it amazing that it obviously did not occur to the Government that a two-year-old cannot read. They don't understand the dangers of a naked flame and the consequences if their pyjamas catch fire.

No one could watch our shocking video demonstration of a burning child's pyjamas and not be convinced.

We are not alone in thinking fire safety regulations governing children's sleepwear should be tightened up. The campaign launched today has already won the backing of fire chiefs, trading standards and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Crucially, it also has the backing of a brave family who know at first-hand the consequences of using non-flame retardant material in children's clothes.

Our thanks go to the family of little Daniel Mitchard-Harrison for having the courage to go public. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Hopefully, with their help, other families can be spared such a terrible ordeal.