Does this seat make babies hot?
122129
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!
1986368
agree with all the other comments. I purchased this seat after my 18 month old out grew her infant seat. Thia has worked well.
67468
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.
878665
yes it is very comfortable you you and the baby unless it is very hot day, Baby might get hot.
1262443
yes my babys head is very comfortable in this seat. note that the base also adjusts to offer more recline. this is my fourth infant seat and definately the best.
1195628
Yes and especially hot weather. Protects the babies from any hot or cold parts. Love this car seat!
137629
We live in the northeast so it may not get as hot as where you are. We have used it in the high 80's and mid 90's and it hasn't gotten hot that we noticed or the toddler was uncomfortable riding in. It's a great seat as far as I'm concerned
1729688
Yes, the plush looks hot but it doesn't seem too hot. My baby is very sensitive to heat and sweats easily, and when I use this product, I don't see him uncomfortable hot. I haven't tried the moisture wicking side.
1069314
We live in Louisiana where temps top 100 degrees in the summer, and we haven't had any problems with it. The only issue the seat has, in general, is that the straps don't adjust very tight, so if your little one is on the smaller side like our son, you might have the same issue. We're keeping it safety pinned in the meantime until he grows into it, which has worked just fine for us.
801019
Having never sat in it personally, I can't say whether or not it's comfortable, but my kids don't seem to mind it at all. We have two different patterns of this car seat, and both appear to be the same fabric type. We live in a very hot and humid climate, and I was concerned they would heat up, but so far we haven't had any problems that way. The fabric is smooth and they seem to like it. Even on the hottest days their legs don't seem to stick or anything.
1219749
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!
1847248
I don't believe they get hot. My 2 and 4 yr old have never mentioned it being that way
1311057
No it doesn't. The front seat hardly reclines and would not be good for a newborn.
137630
I'm sure it would get hot in the sun, as it is black plastic. But most of the area your child would contact is covered with fabric, so I wouldn't worry about it. I bought this because we have two Britax car seats, and we were impressed with the quality and thoughtful design. Britax specializes in baby stuff, so I would go Britax again in a second.
1417862
Not on the one that I have. It does warm the seat nicely, I will say that! But it does get too hot after a while - and that is on the "low" setting. You might try putting a thick covering - like a quilt between the seat and you and then it might not feel too hot. I now have my heat in the car fixed, but it still is helpful because it warms up before the heat comes on full blast. I really do recommend it for anyone who feels a need for a seat warmer. It made a big difference before the heat was fixed! Good luck!
134466
Yes. And it will be in the way of your sitting on the seat comfortably. But the child will love it, and I made the sacrifice of comfort for the baby. I got used to it.
260273
No, but it gets hot. My 2 year old touches it while on a pulls away with no burns.