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best lightweight/summer wraps for a NB/infant

That.Just.HappenedThat.Just.Happened member
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DD2 will be here in August and I live in Atlanta - it gets HOT.  I would like to try a wrap this time around (used a Pikkolo with DD1 somewhat and liked the versatility, but it was a bit warm).

In my head, I will be using this from birth for maybe the first 6 months, on my front/chest. In my head, there exists a wrap that is both lightweight/gauzy as well as stretchy and easy to use. In my reading on this board and the interwebz, there are way too many options!

I like the sound of how lightweight/cool the Bali Breeze is, but it doesn't have any stretch and sounds like it might be a bit harder to use?

The Bali Stretch has the stretch component and seems to be more forgiving for a beginner to figure out, but is it cool enough?

The Boba seems very user-friendly, but maybe not super lightweight? 

The Ellaroo wrap seems like it could be an option, but I just don't know.

Any guidance here would be great, I am totally feeling overwhelmed!  And before someone suggests a sling, I just don't feel as comfortable with that option even though I know people love them.

Thanks! 

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Re: best lightweight/summer wraps for a NB/infant

  • lizztheolizztheo member
    I have a Didymos Waves that is perfect for summer. It's so soft and comfy and airy it's a light tan. I've heard ellaroo's are good for summer too because they are thin. I can't comment on how they would be with a NB because I used a moby until I got into woven wraps when LO was 5 months.
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  • orangecurlsorangecurls member
    Get a bali breeze. It is not super soft and stretchy, but it is so cool compared to my other wraps. It is not any harder to use. Just as your baby gets heavier, you'll need to make sure to wrap carefully. Love mine for the summer.
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  • kegkeg member
    I'm not much help, but I'm also in Atlanta.  Do you know there is a babywearing group around that might help with the answer too?  They are "BWI of Atlanta" on facebook.  I know they meet regularly too. 
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  • MouseInLuxMouseInLux member

    This one is apparently great, not used one myself :)

    https://www.babycalming.com/product/Fil'-Up-Mesh-Wrap-Sling (sorry I'm on a mac and forgot how to make it a clicky) 

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  • That.Just.HappenedThat.Just.Happened member

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    I'm not much help, but I'm also in Atlanta.  Do you know there is a babywearing group around that might help with the answer too?  They are "BWI of Atlanta" on facebook.  I know they meet regularly too. 

    Thanks! 

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  • cpmichcpmich member
    If you decide to go with a SSC, the Kinderpack with koolnit is great and cool!
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