I love summer and our family is outdoors often during this season. I love the convenience of wearing my littlest on our adventures, but it's no fun worrying about either of us getting too hot. I have learned a few techniques to help keep us cool.
Stay in the shade if there is any, it really does help. Along that line, be sure to bring a hat for your little one.
Stay hydrated, in fact, stay extra hydrated. Please.
Switch off if you can, if you are with another adult/teen have them take a turn.
Fabric choice makes a difference! Choose a carrier with a breathable panel, one made of linen, or one loosely woven such as a hand woven wrap. Handwovens are more breathable than machine wovens, making them cooler even when they feel thicker.
Use a misting fan or spray bottle, or just stroll through a splash pad...
Buy a cooling towel/chill pad from a sports store. I love ours! I soak it, wring it, and then place it between me and baby in the carrier.
Take breaks indoors, the zoo has several cool buildings; stores and restaurants are cool places to stop in.
Some carriers known for being cooler are Lille-baby, Kinder Packs with mesh panel, ring slings, and short wraps for single pass carries.
Be sure you and your baby stay cool enough, and have some great adventures this summer!
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