This tent unlike some others, although protection from the sun and wind also: One day in Martinique the wind blew a little harder than usual on the beach and although I was happy to see that my baby was sleeping like a baby quietly protected, while the next had to put sth on the tent of her baby to prevent the sand between. In addition, this tent has a very comfortable inflatable mattress and I have noticed none in the neighbor ... This tent to its job of protection against ultraviolet, my daughter had no sunburn, certe I applied it to sun protection, but it was only three months when we went to Martinique so I ' I preferred the maximum protection. However, this attempt does not protect from heat (and no matter) so it is best to plant it near the shade to enjoy the freshness (with a mister super c) while being sure that no harmful radius can irritating the baby's skin. Also as I breastfeeds, this tent has allowed us to be like a cocoon, protected from view, sun and wind ..