Guest Post: Summer Babywearing!

Warmer weather is upon us, and with warmer weather comes summer babywearing. Let's talk carriers first. The two carriers that should be avoided in super hot weather are the Ergo with the infant insert and stretchy wraps. These carriers have too much fabric over baby.

So what's a good summer carrier? Any carrier made of natural fibers, like a cotton or linen ring sling, or Mei Tai. Buckle carriers can get warm because of the extra padding on the waist and shoulders, but as long as you're not running a marathon in the dead of summer, you should be fine. Following a few common sense guidelines will help keep you both cool in the sun.

● Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
● Bring an umbrella for shade if you know you'll be in the sun awhile.
● Dress babe as lightly as possible e.g. shirt
and diaper.
● Dress yourself lightly too!
● Take breaks often.
● Have fun!


A cool fact:
When a baby has skin to skin contact with his mother, the mother's body will raise
or lower her body temperature to help her baby regulate his own body temperature.