How to dress your child in a car seat in summer?

Sweating, air conditioning, and summer heat—how can merino wool help?

Summer trips, vacations, or visits to grandparents often bring with them a familiar scene: a child strapped into a car seat, sweaty after five minutes, a wet T-shirt stuck to their back, cold air conditioning in the car – and a cold a few days later.

Can this be prevented? Yes — even without turning off the air conditioning or creating an unpleasant draft.

Why do children sweat so much in car seats?

Children have more difficulty regulating their body temperature than adults. In car seats, they overheat due to the seat itself, the seat belts, and the stagnant air in the car. The solution is often to undress them completely or turn the air conditioning up to full power — but neither is ideal.

Merino: the solution for summer travel

Merino wool is a great choice for children in summer — even in car seats:

✔️ breathable and thermoregulatory — it cools in the heat and warms in the cold

✔️ wicks sweat away from the skin – your child won't be soaked

✔️ soft, antibacterial – doesn't scratch, no need to wash after every use

One T-shirt or nightgown is enough, no need to pack five spare ones.

Stress-free sleep while traveling

Our year-round sleeping bags with legs are also ideal for longer or nighttime trips.

Your child can fall asleep in their crib at home, and when you leave, you can simply transfer them to the car – without waking them up or changing their clothes. Thanks to the legs, you can comfortably strap them into their car seat and they can continue sleeping.

Practical tips to conclude:

✔️ Dress your child in a thin merino shirt
✔️ Shade the window from direct sunlight
✔️ Use a sleeping bag with legs for nighttime travel

Traveling with children can be comfortable – you just need to know how.