Wondering if the child would get hot in the car seat given the velour fabric? Debating whether to get this style or the Broadway.
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I don't use removable seat cushion - started to use the seat for 8 month old. Besides the cushion there's almost no velour fabric contact. Always keeping A/C on if it's hot outside - child never got hot in this seat.
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It hasn't been too much of an issue for us- and we are experiencing highs in the 90s with 80%+ humidity- at least not much more than the normal of a car seat adding some heat, especially when rear facing. But I never looked into it, does the boulevard have a different type of material?
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The velour is only in certain spots. They get warm but not any warmer than any other seat.
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It has happened twice that I've taken our daughter out of the seat and she's been sweating. I can't say for certain if this is because of the velour, or because the sun was coming in that window.
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My daughter does get a little sweaty sometimes if it is already hot. Although, she sweats easily.
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I think the fabric has little to do with the temperature of the car seat. That said, inside of any vehicle is hot during the summer time.
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i think no matter what color, if it's summer outside the kids will get hot. this stroller has a really nice canopy shade that goes really far down and protect pretty much the entire body.
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My LO does look pretty comfortable in this seat. It seems to naturally contour his body, not pin him in. We are so happy with this seat we bought two more for our second car and Grandma. Hope that helps.
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The fabric on this car seat seems to do very well in hot weather. The only issue is with the usual parts that get hot on car seats like the plastic and metal. I have owned this seat for a while now and have been very happy with it.
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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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Bulky winter coats should not be used in any car seat. In an accident the fluffiness of the coat compress causing the straps of the seat to be very loose which would result in the harness not keeping your child restrained. In a car seat you should use a light weight fleece sweater/jacket that is more than enough to keep your child warm in the car. You could put the jacket on backwards after you've secured the child in the seat for extra warmth or keep a blanket in the car.
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I think she will love it... I got one for my niece and one for my son.... These car seats have like a small platform on the bottom that you can fold in and out... When you fold it out the seat reclines a little. I think your baby will be fine.
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It looks really hot but my baby never sweated in it. It has a pretty deep neck hole and the feet are open so you could put your baby in it with just a diaper and be fine in my opinion.
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Not sure exactly, but it is heavy and awkward. I would imagine all infant carseats are this way. I do like the car seat very much, only thing I can say is the fabric is very hot. Meaning, it doesn't breath...my baby always seems very sweaty on his back.
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I have a baby trend. Its a pain in the toosh to get on when the baby is in the seat though. FYI.. I haven't used mine yet.
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In order for it to fit correctly, you have to remove the insert that already comes with the carseat. My baby was 8.7lbs and quickly outgrew it. It was also made her sweat.
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You should never use a thick coat with any car seat. Even though you think the straps are tight, the coat will compress in an accident and your child could fly out of the seat or get badly shaken. It's not worth the risk.
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I live in AZ and obviously it's really hot here!! The type of material seems to keep the heat off my baby, it's not fuzzy and doesn't seem to trap the heat at all. In fact, I haven't even noticed her being sweaty when I take her out, even if the sun is beating down on her. I am very very happy with this carseat. It's the best!Edit: I got the cub pink and I'm not sure if the type of fabric is different vs other patterns, but it's kind of like a vinyl material, so it is really good at keeping the heat off.
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I don't think so, but I did have to buy a liner that was more breathable fabric. My daughter was very hot in this seat.
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Yes and especially hot weather. Protects the babies from any hot or cold parts. Love this car seat!
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I don't think I would use it that way. The seat cover (grey part) is somewhat rigid and has channels (meant for the car-seat to sorta sit in) and the blue is more rubbery plastic. I don't think it would be comfortable. With lighter kids I think this would be slippery (on leather seats) and they may be sliding all over the place even seatbelted in. I don't think this would be comfortable used to just sit on. I would go with a style that was more of a padding or cloth material. I understand wanting to protect your seats, have you looked into something more for pets? Like those padded seat covers? We used those for people before (don't work for carseats). I don't think I would use it that way. The seat cover (grey part) is somewhat rigid and has channels (meant for the car-seat to sorta sit in) and the blue is more rubbery plastic. I don't think it would be comfortable. With lighter kids I think this would be slippery (on leather seats) and they may be sliding all over the place even seatbelted in. I don't think this would be comfortable used to just sit on. I would go with a style that was more of a padding or cloth material. I understand wanting to protect your seats, have you looked into something more for pets? Like those padded seat... » Read More I don't think I would use it that way. The seat cover (grey part) is somewhat rigid and has channels (meant for the car-seat to sorta sit in) and the blue is more rubbery plastic. I don't think it would be comfortable. With lighter kids I think this would be slippery (on leather seats) and they may be sliding all over the place even seatbelted in. I don't think this would be comfortable used to just sit on. I would go with a style that was more of a padding or cloth material. I understand wanting to protect your seats, have you looked into something more for pets? Like those padded seat covers? We used those for people before (don't work for carseats). « Show Less
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Not going to lie- it can get pretty hot. It's stretchy, soft, but thick fabric. But I think that's what makes it such great quality. I don't think it makes me more hot than other carriers (I own four), but having a warm body tied to you can be hot with any carrier. I honestly don't think a different fabric would change that, but it may change the quality of the product.