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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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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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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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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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 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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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 don't have an alternative for you, however wanted to say that I have black leather seats in a black car and I live in a city where it reaches 110 degrees easy in the summer. I have had this seat cover for over a year and have removed it several times and never had any issues with it melting to the seats. Its worked wonders and I have one in every car for every car seat.
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I don't think so, at least not any hotter then a stroller, bed or any other place you would put an infant. It has a very soft cover, and my grandson also had a head and side support insert because he's so small. He seemed very comfortable in it when it was 85+ degrees with no air conditioning.
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Not really. We live up north and over the summer my daughter would get very hot and sweaty. It's great from the sun but keeps it warm under it
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Yes, it is hot, even with the cover that it came with. I find myself tossing a turning at night because I overheat on the "bottom side."
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I think so, but if you are using it outside, I'd advise against it. It is really well insulated, so it's warming as well as supportive, although I don't know that there is an alternative that would work as well for support without overheating your little one.
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I live in southwest Texas and so far no problems! Once your child is bigger and you can remove the padded seat liner the seat will be even cooler. The only time my little guy gets sweaty is on his back if we are in the car for a long stretch, but other than that we don't have any problems and in my opinion the fabric and seat design has better air flow than the Britax.
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The material is thick and not very breathable. I would not recomend on hot climates, as baby is close to skin and your own body temp might make it too hot.
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It does get warm during the summer months because of the thick material, the dark color and the lack of air flow through the seat. I know when I take my daughter out of it her back is usually pretty sweaty. Unfortunately I believe that most car seats are this way. Thank goodness for A/C in vehicles!
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I put this cover on my child's mattress, because he has a cheaper mattress, however, he has had trouble laying down for his nap, and staying in bed, so lately, I'll lay down next to him for a while till he gets sleepy. Once or twice I've fallen asleep, and no it didn't get hot or even warm. It was very comfortable. But I haven't slept on it for an extended period of time. Sorry about the lengthy answer.
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It does not get too hot. We live in south Florida and I have never even had the thought that my baby is hot. It's not very thick, so I don't really think there is much of a difference btw the liner and if the baby wasn't on the liner. Hope that helps