Question about Woven Hot Weather Wraps and Sun Protection

iheartbooks

Hey Babywearing Mamas - I'm from March 14 and new to this particular board, but I have two questions I was hoping someone could help with - I'm going to be traveling to some national parks and hiking a good amount with LO, so I want a wrap that's more breathable since it will probably be pretty hot. I have a Boba right now but it's getting way too hot already. LO is 2 months and about 12 pounds, if that matters. Most of TB threads I've read recommend woven/linen wraps, is this Doclino woven wrap a good one? https://www.amazon.com/Dolcino-Woven-Wrap-Jamaica-Large/dp/B0041P7VUC/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1401108452&sr=1-2&keywords=didymos .I've read a lot about linen but this looks like it's just cotton - is that still good?

I'm willing to spend money on this to get a good one, but the problem is I waited to long to look into getting something and I need to have it by Saturday. Since I have Amazon Prime I was trying to get something from there so it ships quickly. The other option I was looking at was the Ktan Breeze.

Also- slightly related question- if you're babywearing in the sun, what do you do about sun protection? It seems their legs/arms may still be exposed to quite a bit of sun? Are there wraps that are better about covering them up? Thanks so much!

ncbelle

I wouldn't get the k'tan breeze - not nearly as versatile as a good woven wrap.  Dolcinos are great wovens - not the absolute coolest you can get but great.  Cotton is just as cool as linen - the weight/thickness/weave of the wrap matters more.  And cotton is easier to wrap with than linen (which I actually don't care for in a wrap).  Gauze is the absolute coolest - bali baby breeze would be my top pick.  If you have a young baby, an Ellaroo is another great warm weather choice.

There's a fabulous thread on thebabywearer.com with tons of info on summer wrapping - https://thebabywearer.com/forum/threads/summer-wrapping-resources.528866/#post-6241205 - come check it out!  If you decide on another brand, many vendors offer priority shipping so you'd likely have by the end of the week.

As for sun protection - assuming you are too young for sunscreen, a hat is a must.  Baby legs are great for legs and feet.  A young baby will be riding arms in so the carrier offers sun protection there.

Rrrrrachel

The ktan would definitely not be comfortable for hiking and honestly it's not really much cooler. When you're smoothed up against another person you're going to get hot no matter what.

iheartbooks

Thanks, everyone! And I'm definitely going to check out that thread on babywearer!

orangecurls

Wrapsody Breeze Wrap is on amazon. It is a lightweight gauze wrap. I used mine all summer (and year round because I liked how thin it is). I highly suggest it for warm weather wrapping.