i'm in between the Gridlock color and black. The Gridlock material looks rough. Is it soft and cozy? The black looks hot.
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we got the black and used it through one summer without problems regarding it being too hot. the black material is softer feeling and seems like it would be pleasant to lean your head against. My son had no problems with comfort in this seat. HOWEVER if your child is tall, I would highly recommend not getting a Britax seat because the headrest is not reinforced, meaning that when your child's head is 1" from the top of the SHELL of the seat (NOT including the headrest), he/she is too tall to ride rear-facing. This typically happens when the child is wearing size 3T. Just wanted to mention that in case it saves you the trouble we went through. we got the black and used it through one summer without problems regarding it being too hot. the black material is softer feeling and seems like it would be pleasant to lean your head against. My son had no problems with comfort in this seat. HOWEVER if your child is tall, I would highly recommend not getting a Britax seat because the headrest is not reinforced, meaning that when your child's head is 1" from the top of the SHELL of the seat (NOT including the headrest), he/she is too tall to ride rear-facing. This typically happens when the child is wearing size 3T. Just wanted to... » Read More we got the black and used it through one summer without problems regarding it being too hot. the black material is softer feeling and seems like it would be pleasant to lean your head against. My son had no problems with comfort in this seat. HOWEVER if your child is tall, I would highly recommend not getting a Britax seat because the headrest is not reinforced, meaning that when your child's head is 1" from the top of the SHELL of the seat (NOT including the headrest), he/she is too tall to ride rear-facing. This typically happens when the child is wearing size 3T. Just wanted to mention that in case it saves you the trouble we went through. « Show Less
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Hi Stacey. I have the black and it is very nice. I am always picking food out of it so I am so glad I got black because it still looks newish. It is not hot - it is a velour type material so it breathes. In the hot summer months Britax recommends covering up the buckles with a cloth when the car is sitting out in the sun so they don't burn your baby, but I think that would be true no matter what color you choose. Good luck - I love this seat!
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Hi Cynthia, The Quality is Lovely, soft , and it looks like a Million bucks. i washed mine before i put it on the bed, and it didnt lose any colour what so ever, It is made really well also. And for me worth it in every way. regards from jennifer
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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 would say it's more black than grey, like a gunmetal grey. It looks absolutely stunning, in my opinion.
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We haven't seen an issue with it being hot or too warm. But, remember, it's still rather chilly here in Wisconsin at night, and we find it very comfortable! I will say, seeing as I run "warm" and appreciate cooler temps, I haven't had any problem feeling too warm at night! Maybe a bit early for us to judge that until the evenings warm up.....but so far, very comfortable!
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The top is very soft, but I am sure it was cotton. I quilt and it reminds me of the soft cotton used for baby quilts. Even though it is soft like fleece I am sure it is not. Also, the BayB Bean bag came with two tops. The one shown with a seat buckle, and the second one was with out the seat belt buckle. This makes it a regular Bean Bag at this point. Both covers are of the same material.
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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!
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I tend to get hot really easily and this comforter is very warm. It is quite puffy and I can't sleep under it yet. It looks really nice on the bed, but it is very warm to me.
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I thought it was hot. I tend to run warm anyway, with night sweats (TMI?) and it seemed the extra padding got extra hot and retained the heat. This is not a complaint about the product - it is well made, extremely plush and cushy. It's just a note that if you're hot and sweaty at night, this isn't one of those magic breathing, wicking matress covers that's going to alleviate any problems and could make it slightly worse. If I weren't a middle aged-woman, I'd give it 5 stars. :)
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Mine is a darkish tan and black. You can't go wrong with this set up. Very comfortable and plenty of room. I would guess the person you are considering purchasing this for isn't to concerned with color coordination anyway. Hope this helps.
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Brand new. Beautiful. Soft, very soft. Warm, but not too warm. Still poufy after all this time, hasn't flattened out one bit. Did I mention soft?
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I'd say that it's pretty close to a brick red. On the red side of brick red, if that makes sense (less brown in it maybe). In any case, it's very comfortable, I'm resting against it now.
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I wear the belt sometimes. My skin doesnt feel like its suffocating. I even sleep with the slim extreme & belt. I like the heat.
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It is cool and crisp. Nothing like flannel but it is polyester so if you used it as a covering it may be warm
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Because it is polyester and not cotton, I find that it doesn't breathe that well. I tend to push it off myself during NC summer nights because I get sweaty. However, it isn't as heavy as most comforters you'd find, and I really like it!
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The padded layer is quite subatantial. The soft black material feels like it may be filled with foam balls. I have been using this lap desk for years, and it's the only thing that works well dor me in keeping my lap cool. That comes at the cost od the laptop itaelf not venting well. The heat gets trapped on the desktop, so aometimea I prop the laptop up to keep it cooler. That isn't always necessary, though. Overall, the prosuct is very well made. It feels like a tiny piece of furniture.
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It's warm but not the warmest. The warmness comes from the thickness and definitely not from the material. I wouldn't use it as extensive warmth in the Canadian winter by itself! Lol