The multimeter was used to assess variations in the 3 tools. All 3 tools came within +/1 degree Fahrenheit. The thermometer is a surface temperature reader that uses infared. It only measures the specific surface temperature of where the gun laser is pointing. The test car is a red Honda Accord with leather seats sitting in direct sunlight for a few hours. The remote temperature sensor is placed in a consistently shaded outdoor area. The ambient outdoor temperature is between 89F and 91F. I live in Walnut Creek, CA and the temperature doesn't start to drop until 6-7pm. Testing began at 4:00pm.
4:07pmThe car interior temperature came in at 123.4F and the leather seats in direct light measured 135.8F. This is not a comfortable environment to sit in at all.
4:10pmCar seat installed. Car interior temps dropped a little because opening the door let a huge rush of hot air out. About 5 minutes after seat was installed I measured the seat surface (shaded) at 111.5F. Pretty much this is the same as putting it in a pre-heated oven. Temps rose quickly.
4:30pmOutdoor temp is still consistent within 1 degree. Car interior temperature up to 126.1F. Car seat surface in shade is at 125F and direct light at 130F. Within 20 minutes the car seat surface increased 14.6 degrees.
4:40pmMeeno Babie car seat liner installed. Baseline temperature at 93.5F (shaded) and 99.8F (direct light). Car interior at 124.3F because door has been opened for a few minutes now.
6:00pmOutdoor temperature is at 91.2F and car interior is at 130.1F. Meeno Babies car seat liner surface temperature is at 106.1F (shaded), and 114.8F (direct light).
This should be an average situation for any person running errands or out with a child or infant. You leave a car seat sitting in the sun for 1-2 hours and come back to strap him/her in to go home. I still wince in pain as I sit in my car after it's been in the sun. Imagine what it's like for an infant. Meeno Babies car seat liner reduced surface temperature about 18 degrees in shade and 15 degrees in direct light. I'm sure other results will vary up but this is what I found with 2 hours of time and a few measurement tools. The main purpose is that Meeno Babies actually promotes air flow to cool backs. Typical car seats have a solid back surface or a cushion with material that isn't vented. Setting a layer of vented material between the car seat and the child reduces sweating and overheating. In California car seats are required for children up to 5 years old or 60lbs. In my opinion 5 years worth of a child's comfort is worth many times over what Meeno Babies cost. I'm personally a tech geek. I know what I want because I do extensive research on a product before purchasing and even after, I need to verify it myself. I think the best way to sum up this product is the next time you sit in a car which has been out in sunlight for awhile, think how hot it is for you and ask yourself how a child with much more sensitive skin would feel. I would definitely recommend this product to any parent. Price is just right for a gift as well.
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Meeno Babies Cool Mee Car Seat liner is a must have for all parents! I purchased the silver/grey and black car seat liners and they have been wonderful! No more sweaty backs for the boys. I highly recommend these seat liners!Best Deals for Meeno Babies "Cool Mee" Universal Car Seat Liner
i've been looking for something like this for more than a year. my son sweats so much in the car especially when he falls a sleep. i read all the reviews and i came across one reviewer who did temperature testing. at first i was skeptical but i decided to buy one to see if it really works. and it does. he still sweats but he doesn't get drenched like he would normally. i bought one for the stroller for this summer. i recommended it to my friends. the only thing is... it slips down on the carseat. i have to readjust it every time i put my son in the carseat. hence the 4 star rating. but i think it's still worth it if it meant that he can be more comfortable in the car.Honest reviews on Meeno Babies "Cool Mee" Universal Car Seat Liner
I was looking for something to keep my baby cool in his convertible carseat. I needed something that a) kept him cool and b) could attach to the seat. This product sort of manages the first, but fails terribly at the second. The material is a nice mesh, which looks like it should feel cool. After a long ride, my baby's head wasn't soaked in sweat, as it usually is after being pressed up against the non-breathable material of the car seat. Unfortunately, the liner does not stay attached to the seat. The bottom part sort of sags against the back of the seat, so I had to adjust it every time my toddler sat down. If I didn't pull it straight, it would crumple under his back and I'm sure that is not comfortable. The head rest attaches to the main body of the liner with velcro, but the velcro can slip, detatching the head rest from the main body, exposing the velro strip. This caused a rash against the baby's neck. Lastly, the head rest theoretically should adhere to something on the back of the car seat (they provide tape), but it doesn't reach and doesn't stick, so the headrest often falls off completely.I ended up sewing the headrest to the liner, and sewing ribbons to the headrest so I could tie it to the carseat. At that point I might as well go buy some mesh fabric and sew my own liner.
I gave it two stars as iti does seem to keep things cool, but the design is really poor. Don't buy this.
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I have this liner for the infant seat and umbrella stroller to keep my LO cool and LOVE IT. Just upgraded to the convertible car seat and bought the universal car seat liner. Unfortunately it doesn't fit my Britax Pavillion for the straps or headrest despite my manipulations. Unfortunately, this will have to be returned.
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