Hi, Is this hammock material slippery for kids? Does it get moldy? Does it fade? :-) Thanks!
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It isn't slippery but we find it to be very unstable, will stick to the traditional hammocks without the wooden braces in the future. The material has been easy to take care of and looks good, but it isn't in the direct sunlight in our backyard.
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The material is not slippery. I didn't notice any fading for it was mostly in a shady area. I didn't notice any mold.I hope this helps with your decision. I have been pleased with my choice.
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It faded very quickly...literally within a couple of weeks it went from blue to a wierd purple color
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Slippery for kids, so far mine gets stuck in it, and i have to get them out of it. So that i could get in. Lol Take care of it, and it will not get moldy. In other words, when not in use, store it away. So, far mine has not faded, yet.
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I have had the hammock for several months...it isn't slippery, doesn't have mold BUT it changes from the major blue color to pink!
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My 6 year old granddaughter uses our hammock all the time with no problem, we live in Florida and I have had no problem with mold. Fading however is another story, the sun here is intense and yes it does fade with time. Still a great deal for them money!
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I am wondering the same thing, I found on a website that polyethylene is the best protectant to use on matress for water and bug protection,. that wool is the best natural retardant, even these soy foam mats are no good as its 10% at most. I have not been able to find a decent bed for the kids under 600 bucks! Would love to know what you have found. We tossed the beds matresses and all, kids are sleeping in collapsible camp cots and trying out 100% cotton hammock! LOL We were having issues with morning coughs and runny noses at night no more sense the change.
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We haven't found it slippery at all. We purchased it for use in an outdoor shower at our beach house and it's held up well through two seasons...doesn't seem to collect mold or mildew.
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It is slightly textured. We have not noticed slipperyness :) baby sits and splashes about without problems
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The hammocks are sturdy enough to hold them, but the fabric seems to stretch and you can only make them so tight. The other thing to keep in mind is to keep their claws clipped. My little boy loved playing in the long piece until he got his hind claw caught. He freaked and it kept getting tighter, I had to cut him out. We really do like it, just need to be careful with it. Hope this helps.
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We have had no issue with the material being too warm and we live in Florida. It gets quite hot here and as long as we have had the hammock we have never felt that it was too hot. With our weather we always bring the hammock in before we go to sleep. It still looks and feels brand new.
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Its not waterproof but most of the play yard mattresses are waterproof so it should be no problem. It is very thick and heavy and therefore comfortable for your child. Hope this helps.
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No it is not real slippery. My granddaughter stays under it fine and she moves around a lot while she sleeps.
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I've had mine since December and haven't had any issues. It seems pretty durable for me. It doesn't get sticky when it's warm, that's the beauty of fake leather! I say it's a pretty good deal! I've had two friends stay the night and use it as a bed so it's been put to good use!
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It is not a cheap wood. We have been happy with how it held up to the weather.I do want to draw your attention to the dimensions. We bought this for the family but it is so small only the kids can use it and replacement hammocks are difficult to find due to the size.
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It's a bit silky and that appeals greatly to my daughter!! She is 7 and quite aware of her own comfort level and she loves the fabric. The one thing she complains about is the SecureGuard strap that touches her thighs when it connects to the lap belt but that only applies when she is wearing short shorts. All four of mine are currently in Britax seats and this is the first we've had with the nylon fabric - it's great for the booster! I actually prefer it to the fuzzy fabric now. Very easy to wipe down and it seems to repel water so the few spills we've had haven't saturated the seats like the other covers do. We've just had the seat for about 6 weeks now and really like it! It's a bit silky and that appeals greatly to my daughter!! She is 7 and quite aware of her own comfort level and she loves the fabric. The one thing she complains about is the SecureGuard strap that touches her thighs when it connects to the lap belt but that only applies when she is wearing short shorts. All four of mine are currently in Britax seats and this is the first we've had with the nylon fabric - it's great for the booster! I actually prefer it to the fuzzy fabric now. Very easy to wipe down and it seems to repel water so the few spills we've had haven't saturated the seats like... » Read More It's a bit silky and that appeals greatly to my daughter!! She is 7 and quite aware of her own comfort level and she loves the fabric. The one thing she complains about is the SecureGuard strap that touches her thighs when it connects to the lap belt but that only applies when she is wearing short shorts. All four of mine are currently in Britax seats and this is the first we've had with the nylon fabric - it's great for the booster! I actually prefer it to the fuzzy fabric now. Very easy to wipe down and it seems to repel water so the few spills we've had haven't saturated the seats like the other covers do. We've just had the seat for about 6 weeks now and really like it! « Show Less
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Not sure....doesn't have the shine or rigidity of nylon.......feels soft like cotton or a cotton blend, and also has a bit of a give to it lie a cotton blend. I've had this out in my yard for more than three month now, and it has gotten rained on a lot, but dries quickly and has not shown any signs of an odor. I've owned 2 other hammocks, and this one is by far the best.
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I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas.
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Not sure on mildew, but most definitely NOT fade resistant, I live in SC and keep the hammock outside maybe half the time....not nearly the color it was new...but there is no mildew smell or staining and it has been out through several storms
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No it's not slippery. Took it rafting down the Grand Canyon and it was great! It dried fast when used.
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As JLo C. said, as ong as they can sit up and hold up their heads no problem. The seat is somewhat slippery as it is all wood and would be a long fall if they did wriggle out. Look for the attachments on craigslist and such. We are going to make our own cushion for it. Our 2 year old uses it but our one year old is still in the regular high chair.
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Yes, it's truly non-slip. It was recommended by a Childproofing specialist who said its the best option on the market. He couldn't even sell it to me (all sales through the website, no resellers) and he still recommended it even though he could've sold us something else at a markup. We've had ours 2 years and no problems. I was worried about mold since its permanently stuck to the tub but its still clean.