Has anyone found this cotton carrier to overheat? I am torn between the cotton (softer I assume) and the mesh one (cooler).
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We live in the Seattle area and have not found it to overheat. It's been a great carrier.
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If it's hot, the contact with your body is what makes the little one sweat. The cotton never felt uncomfortably warm. We were just at the beach and my LO napped in it while i went for a walk.
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It is mainly body heat that warms you up, but I have both this one and the mesh one, and the zip down panel does make a difference. I'd say which to get depends on where you live... it has to be pretty hot (like, over 85*, for me at least) before the mesh helps much... and the cotton is softer and generally more comfortable (though not by a large margin). So if its hot a lot where you live, go mesh. If heat isn't an all-the-time issue, go cotton
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I find the cotton does get a little warm for me but my 7 month old doesn't overheat. He never feels very warm to me when we get out of it. There is no replacing the softness or comfort of this carrier in cotton. It is cotton after all...a bit breathable & sweat dries. I am willing to suffer the warmth to have the comfort. I tried the mesh one in a big box baby store & it was much more breathable but a little more restrictive & uncomfortable than the cotton one. I wore the mesh test model around the store for comparison & I was still a little warm in it.
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A freezer environment wouldn't hurt the cotton fabric but there is no protection for your food in a open mesh bag. Food should be wrapped securely in foil or plastic. The answer is "No'.
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I would call it a more cotton like feel. Flipping it over to the light side is pretty cool and comfortable. I do think the tepmarature rating should be higher though. More of a summer bag for me. Good value, decent bag.
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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.
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I haven't tried the cotton carrier, but I like this, I just wish i could mount it on a tripod.
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BTW.... i bought 4 different matts with various so called cooling abilities, attempted a few different tests with an infra red dual laser thermometer.. all matts ended up in the trash with in weeks!!! lol. (this was the first to go) 1 more idea for your transportation case.... ice packs for injuries!!! reusable, hard or soft, water or gel filled, wrap it in a towl, throw it in the bottom of the cage and off you go!
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Same with mine. I stored it as instructed (with the fabric between the folds) in a cool dark place and it's turned rock hard. I also contacted the company and no response. Buyers beware.
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I love this unit. I've had not trouble with overheating. However, if you seal a lot of bundles, it will stop until it's had a chance to cool down.
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We live in Kentucky and i cant put our daughter in the baby carrier when its hot outside. We both get so warm from being so close together that its due to the weather absolutely not comfortable. But i think you have this problem with every baby carrier during the summer.
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It gets too warm for me too. I preferred the original NeckBone I bought 14 years ago. I still have it and it is just now getting soft. I would throw it in the washer and dryer no problem.The new one is too big, says could take some of the stuffing out which I have not tried yet. I just use the newer version on the headrest of my car. Wish could have the older version for my bed.
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I have not used the insulated one yet, but I was extremely cold in some 30 degree temps on the AT last year. I upgraded my sleeping bag and purchased the insulated air mattress
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Hi Rochelle ~ I've had my up and using it since September and have not experienced overheating and/or the 88.88. I would definitely be contacting the manufacturer or where you purchased it from if it's overheating and get another one. Good luck!!
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I have not had any issues with overheating using this topper. I put a foam topper on my futon under the topper and that has worked out quite well.
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I absolutely love mine. In my opinion it's more cotton-like and warm. Although not over warm. I've used this on cooler summer nights and am certain it will keep me warm on cold winter nights. Hope this helps.
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I never had the opportunity to carry the bag in that much heat. It is well insulated and I think with extra cold packs it may be just fine. The bag was a lot larger than I thought it would be so I do not use it for work everyday. More of a cooler for special occasions.
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We have the pink and black one. I was worried my baby would get too hot during the summers when it gets above 100 deg. It was great though...the material didn't absorb much heat like I thought it would. Our baby seemed to always stay cool in it.
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Sorry it took me so long to get back. We have just put water in it once and it is still cool.. We have a large in the bottom of our englishbull dogs kennel and its stayed cool this whole time even if our big boxer lays on it. I did put a sheet and light blanket on one side so in the night he gets to cool he can be warm on the other side. This was works awesome for us.