Carrier for summer

[ashleybama24]

What is the best carrier/wrap/sling for a newborn in the summer so we both don't melt?

[lizzywednesday]

Hands down a woven gauze wrap like the GymsyMama/Wrapsody Bali Breeze would be my first choice, with an EllaRoo (which is my personal wrap) running a close second.

Once your baby has good head control, I don't think you can go too wrong with an Ergo Performance, which has hiking pack padding on the straps to "lift" them off your shoulders and wick-away fabric, though it's fairly shiny because it's synthetic and not cotton like the original Ergo.

Lastly, I would still recommend the Beco Gemini - its slim profile and thinner padding make it a decent choice, though it is cotton with poly batting.

[ABO Mama]

A wrapsody wrap, or a linen ring sling (sleepingbaby is a good place to look for one).

[alirebco]

I got a thin woven wrap (Vatanai) and a linen blend Didymos but I also considering getting a linen ring sling. I'm just not as into slings as wraps or other carriers because they're not totally hands free and I need that with my 3 yr old son running around!

[liamsmom]

I like the Action Baby Carrier. Much thinner and lighter material than my Ergo.

http://www.heavenlyhold.com/category_30/Action-Baby-Carrier.htm

[echoesofspring]

I haven't tried it yet (it's coming Wed), but K'tan is making a version of their carrier that is partially breathable fabric:

http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Ktan-Breeze-Carrier-Black/dp/B004AO5YQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1304400019&sr=1-1

[ashleybama24]

I found the K'Tan didn't provide as much support when the baby got bigger. I need to look into these woven wraps or slings. They look beautiful in the photos online!

[Uno-Mom]

I know there are lighter and more breathable materials out there, but I think any babywearing situation will be warmish. I mean, we're cuddling a little heat source right up against ourselves!

I think there was a similar post her or on the babywearer last year, and somebody else pointed out how hot babies probably get inside those dark-colored strollers and baby buckets (just in comparison). The nice thing about wearing the baby is that you're in tune with their body temp.

Of course, that's easy for me to say ... I live in the Pacific NW where our summers are nice and moderate! :)

[justbreathe11]

what about a moby wrap, will that be cool?

[lhafer]

Wrapsody Bali Breeze!! I sent you a PM.

[♥ms.pacman♥]

I know there are lighter and more breathable materials out there, but I think any babywearing situation will be warmish. I mean, we're cuddling a little heat source right up against ourselves!

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:yeahthat:

even when just holding my DD against my chest (no carrier), with the fan on and our thermostat set to 73 degrees, she gets really sweaty (i do too).

i used my Pikkolo last summer with DS in the blazing heat of Texas and it was pretty good.