Is Cowmooflage cover too hot for the South? I love the Britax cowmooflage car seat, but live in the South and am worried that it may be too warm for my daughter. She gets quite sweaty in her infant carrier. Is Cowmooflage cover too hot for the South? I love the Britax cowmooflage car seat, but live in the South and am worried that it may be too warm for my daughter. She gets quite sweaty in her... » Read More Is Cowmooflage cover too hot for the South? I love the Britax cowmooflage car seat, but live in the South and am worried that it may be too warm for my daughter. She gets quite sweaty in her infant carrier. « Show Less
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I noticed that the Britax marathon 70's covers aren't all made up of the same type of material. The cowmooflage seems to be a velvety (short haired) material while the blueprint cover looked satiny, the allison looks just flat and smooth, and I read somewhere that the onyx is warm material but it looks kind of 'tough'. It's hard to tell without seeing them in person and actually touching the fabric. Lots of moms seem to rave about how cute the cowmooflage seat cover is, but I also live in the south (in the desert) and when temperatures inside the car can get crazy high the last thing that I'm concerned about is the color and style of a car seat. I noticed that the Britax marathon 70's covers aren't all made up of the same type of material. The cowmooflage seems to be a velvety (short haired) material while the blueprint cover looked satiny, the allison looks just flat and smooth, and I read somewhere that the onyx is warm material but it looks kind of 'tough'. It's hard to tell without seeing them in person and actually touching the fabric. Lots of moms seem to rave about how cute the cowmooflage seat cover is, but I also live in the south (in the desert) and when temperatures inside the car can get crazy high the last thing that... » Read More I noticed that the Britax marathon 70's covers aren't all made up of the same type of material. The cowmooflage seems to be a velvety (short haired) material while the blueprint cover looked satiny, the allison looks just flat and smooth, and I read somewhere that the onyx is warm material but it looks kind of 'tough'. It's hard to tell without seeing them in person and actually touching the fabric. Lots of moms seem to rave about how cute the cowmooflage seat cover is, but I also live in the south (in the desert) and when temperatures inside the car can get crazy high the last thing that I'm concerned about is the color and style of a car seat. « Show Less
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I live in the south too and was wondering the same thing about the Waverly pattern. Which did you decide to go with?
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Crimson, Allison and Cow are velvety. Blueprint and Onix are smooth, almost satiny. Waverly is smooth, but a little more "rough. Jet Set is very rough, so I absolutely hated touching it in the store. I was considering Crimson, but thought of our hot GA summers and will now get Blueprint or Onix.By the way, even though Babies'R'Us does not have seats in all of the fabrics, they have swatches so you can touch them and judge for yourself. :) Buy-Buy Baby has seats in most of the fabrics.
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I live in NC have a Cowmooflage and an Anna CS and My Daughter is fine. I use the A/C but have never noticed her being hot. But keep in mind under the fabric is foam and that foam will keep in some heat. I am not sure if there is a difference between the epp foam and Styrofoam in keeping in heat. I don't have tinted windows either.
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I bought Allison when my daughter was 6 months and is now 11 months. We live in NE Florida and it has been hot but, the fabric has been fine. I think Cowmoolage would be fine also. Good luck!
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We live in the south as well, CA now TX, and have the cowmooflage seat for our daughter. It seems to be fine for her though. She's a "warm body", and I just dress her accordingly. When I drive, I use the air, when my husband drives, he prefers the windows down, she gets a little warmer on drives with him than with me. My daughter started to get pretty sweaty in her infant carrier also right before we switched to the convertible car seat. I think the way they sit with more air flow around them makes a difference too. Mostly she just spills her juice/milk and that is the primary reason for any wetness on her seat. (Which BTW cleans up very nicely, even when I don't get to it right away!) I really love the seat! We live in the south as well, CA now TX, and have the cowmooflage seat for our daughter. It seems to be fine for her though. She's a "warm body", and I just dress her accordingly. When I drive, I use the air, when my husband drives, he prefers the windows down, she gets a little warmer on drives with him than with me. My daughter started to get pretty sweaty in her infant carrier also right before we switched to the convertible car seat. I think the way they sit with more air flow around them makes a difference too. Mostly she just spills her juice/milk and that is the primary... » Read More We live in the south as well, CA now TX, and have the cowmooflage seat for our daughter. It seems to be fine for her though. She's a "warm body", and I just dress her accordingly. When I drive, I use the air, when my husband drives, he prefers the windows down, she gets a little warmer on drives with him than with me. My daughter started to get pretty sweaty in her infant carrier also right before we switched to the convertible car seat. I think the way they sit with more air flow around them makes a difference too. Mostly she just spills her juice/milk and that is the primary reason for any wetness on her seat. (Which BTW cleans up very nicely, even when I don't get to it right away!) I really love the seat! « Show Less
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This one hides most dirt and easier to clean. My girls have not complained of being too hot while in the Cowmoolage. They love the design and their legs don't stick while spills are easy to clean.
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YES! My best friend had it. We in live in OK where it's usually over 100 degrees, then humidity is about 3 or 4 degrees at least. She constantly complained about this seat being SO hot for her daughter.
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I just received my Cowmooflage - it's velvety, like Scope said. Though that makes it really nice and soft (and baby loved sitting in it), I am seriously debating sending it back. I think my little one will just get too sweaty in it during our typical Florida sun days. What a shame: it's my favorite design :(
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I have the Roundabout and Boulevard in Onyx (black) and the material is smooth and doesn't overheat as much as others on the market, even during summer months. If you baby "runs hot" (mine can get sweaty just from sleeping anywhere) there is an extra-large "seat chiller" sold at babydagny dot com that you keep in the freezer and place on the car seat minutes before putting your child in to cool it down. I have yet to use it for this car seat (don't need it) - it's really great inside coolers though!
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We live in AZ and I haven't noticed any issues with my 2 year old sweating while sleeping. In my opinion, this mattress cover provides extra cushiness and comfort. We also have the naturepedic mattress you mentioned. I would recommend this mattress cover. We have been very satisfied.
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I have the performace and used it all over Nigeria. The baby was fine and I didn't get too hot myself. It's a great carrier since the traffic is so crazy there; it's a great way to keep baby close while you walk all over a super busy city.
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I live in Hawaii and I love my organic carrier. I choose it over airflow because it is softer and more comfortable. It is not hotter than to have your baby in the stroller. I have noticed that it can be more sweating in area where my baby touches me then in baby-carrier area. You can loosen the carrier and put your hands in between carrier and your baby's back to let air flow from time to time. It works perfectly for us. Love it!
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I live in Germany. We had a few hot days in the summer. The only part that gets hot is the metal that goes into the buckle. So once it is Buckled there are no hot pieces that can touch the baby.
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My daughter is always warm. It's summer right now in Chicago and she loves her seat! We cool down the car before she gets in when we can but she's never complained or come out of the seat sweaty.
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I live in Tennessee and purchased in August. We have had no issues with it being too hot. I don't notice that the temperature is any different than any other mattress.
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We bought the infant seat and the swing set for our grandsons for Christmas (ages 1 & 3). While it does get pretty warm (we live in Florida) it does not seem to bother them. They play on it all the time. I hope this helps..
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We have the sand-colored R120, live in East TN Rainforest clime. My 25m old has been using the seat since she was 9m, and is still RF. She is tall for her age. Never had an overheating issue, and it gets to 100 degrees F about 7-10 days of the summer each year.
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We have had no problems at all with the fabric or car seat getting to hot/warm in hot weather. Our toddler is very comfy in this seat & loves the cup holders. My biggest complaint would be that in the winter when he has a winter jacket on, it is near impossible to get the straps tight enough. Because of this we've moved it into my husbands vehicle where he rides far less often. I hope this helps!
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We bought the infant seat and the swing set for our grandsons for Christmas (ages 1 & 3). While it does get pretty warm (we live in Florida)it does not seem to bother them. They play on it all the time. I hope this helps..
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I live in South Florida and right now we are dealing with 90-100 degree weather, and my windows are not tinted. However, the fabric on this car seat cover is both cloth-like and suede so my son doesn't really sweat due to the car seat. If he sweats, it's because he is just naturally hot. This is was the only car seat cover that I was able to find on amazon that wasn't just all suede and furry-like material. Also, it looks better in actuality than in pictures, so hopefully, you won't be disappointed.
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My son has used this for 2 full years, so summer included, and it has never been too hot for him. If you park in direct sunlight, I would cover the seat as it is black and absorbs heat if the sun hits it directly. I just throw a small blanket or sweatshirt over it and it has never been too hot doing that.
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I find that it works better inside that outside. When we're shopping and my baby is hot from being in his car seat, this provides a decent breeze to keep him cooled down. I love it so much that we own two.
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Hi Stacey. I have the black and it is very nice. I am always picking food out of it so I am so glad I got black because it still looks newish. It is not hot - it is a velour type material so it breathes. In the hot summer months Britax recommends covering up the buckles with a cloth when the car is sitting out in the sun so they don't burn your baby, but I think that would be true no matter what color you choose. Good luck - I love this seat!
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I'm sure it would get hot in the sun, as it is black plastic. But most of the area your child would contact is covered with fabric, so I wouldn't worry about it. I bought this because we have two Britax car seats, and we were impressed with the quality and thoughtful design. Britax specializes in baby stuff, so I would go Britax again in a second.