I don't like the fabric on this seat. I'm afraid it's hot and not breathable. Noticed any issues like this?
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I didn't think about that with the fabric, as my child is a sweaty beast under normal circumstances. She does get very sweaty in this seat after not very long.
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We live in Baltimore and it get's pretty steamy here, I have never noticed the fabric of this carseat being any warmer than usual. As for breathable, she's not a sweaty mess when we take her out. I never really thought about it. I think it's fine
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I purchased this seat as a gift for my niece and her daughter. I sent her your question and this is how she answered: We don't have AC in the car so it is hot, period. But I love the seat. It's light considering its size. Easy to buckle it in and easy to buckle her in. It's padded well and roomy." Sorry not to be more help, but I imagine if it trapped much heat she would've had a complaint about it, especially since they were a/c-less.
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I would say it is less plushie and probably good for the heat because it seems more breathable. We live in Atlanta and I don't think it will be a problem for us.
424232
I didn't use it long enough to know what the fabric was like an hot weather because I returned it and got a different Car seat.
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I don't know. I am worry about the same thing because the cushions are already messed up. It feels like sitting on a bunch of coil.
1730752
I like the chair and i dont think the fabric looks cheap. Initially i did think it might be a cheap chair, but not because of the fabric.... it was hard as a rock out of the box! But, after sitting on it a dozen times, it has softened up and now i use it all the time. Hope that helps!
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It is not breathable and yes it holds your body heat. I am thinking of returning it? It does NOT disperse your body heat.
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I live in a temperate climate and we just installed the seat a week ago. We really love it, but I can't answer that question. The fabric on mine (onyx) may be different than the style you choose. I would call the company and ask. I would guess you will run your ac in the car so it won't make that much difference. I know they recommend covering the seat if it is hot outside and the car is parked. so the metal and plastic parts don't hurt your child when they get in. I hope that helps...
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The seat is some sort of produced wood with no seams! The old one I had which was much more $$$, had several seams and not as attractive. For the price, this one is worth buying. Of course there's another selling for about $80 and if you like spending $$$, go for that. Otherwise, enjoy the good looks of this seat and its nice finish (especially if your butt is on it).
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Mine has a very nice fabric seat. I have had mine for several years so the seat covering may have changed. Really enjoy having it to sit at my cutting table, big help to my back.
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Yes, it gets very hot! The cover is polyester and rayon. That, combined with memory foam, sets your legs on fire. I bought this but cannot use it because of that. I will buy the one with the cotton cover next.
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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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It is not the mesh breathable fabric. It's made of the minky blanket material with a foam type filler.
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Has the question of breathability of the bottom non-mesh portion been answered? That is the first thing I said when we set ours up.
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I have the spring version of the RXT and we live in Utah where it gets over 100* but it's dry heat. My LO is 3 mo old and so far she hasn't gotten too hot, however I am not sure our material is the same. My friend has the red ones and she bought this nifty air hose ar babies r us that connects to your vent to give a little more air directly on her girls. My lo does get a little warm, but not nearly as warm as she did in the graco snugride 35. She would sweat really bad if she got upset. There is a page on Facebook that you can get this question answered plus many more. There are over 23k members and these ladies that run the site are professional car seat techs and know so much about every seat on the market. They can let you know how well a certain seat will work if you have one in mind, also they will give you recommendations if you tell them the car u have, the height/weight of the child and what percentile they are in and budget. With that info they can give you recommendations for the best seat that will last you. Also anything you would want to know about the radian, including pics and personal stories. Its called "Car seats for the Littles" there are two pages, its the one with the most members. They also have a list if people all over the country, including FL that will help and or ck your installation of the seat and its free. I never knew there was so much to know about carseat safety! Sorry for the long answer. . Hopefully I helped some. :)
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I have never experienced this issue and I have two of these seats! Hopefully someone else has some suggestions for you.
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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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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.