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Baby Wraps For Summer. Top Picks for Summertime Babywearing

Baby Wraps For Summer. Top Picks for Summertime Babywearing

Our Top Picks for Summertime Babywearing

For a lot of people, Memorial Day marks the official start of summer. This means vacations, more time spend outside, and fun at the pool or the beach. Wherever your summer plans take you, we have some great options for cool and comfortable babywearing to get you through even the hottest days.

Here are our top picks for carriers for all of your summertime babywearing needs:

All-Around Summertime Carriers: Solarveil Fabrics

One of my favorite fabrics for summertime babywearing is solarveil. This is a specially woven mesh fabric that is very breathable, dries quickly, and has built-in sun protection (double layered solarveil blocks 90-95 of the UV rays). Because it dries so quickly, it is a popular choice for wearing in the pool or at the beach. A lot of people like it as an all around summer carrier, too, because the mesh fabric is so lightweight and breathable, and because it provides such great sun protection.

If you are a pouch fan, make sure to check out the solarveil pouches from Hotslings. This year’s Hotslings pouches come in 3 delicious colors: khaki, sky blue, and pink.

Zolowear also makes ring slings from the solarveil fabric. These are one of my favorite summertime slings, particularly for tiny babies. It’s a cool and lightweight sling, and the tail of the sling can be draped over the baby as an extra sunshade or nursing cover-up. The tails also have a handy built-in pocket.

Solarveil Mei tais from Sachi Carriers. Since mei tais are two-shouldered carriers, they distribute the weight of the baby very well, and can be comfortable for longer wearing. The Sachi solarvei mei tais also come with a roomy hood, to keep the sun off baby’s head.

Hotslings Pool Pouches
Zolowear Solarveil Slings
Sachi Solarveil Mei Tais

In the Water

Swimming pools are finally open and the beaches are beckoning. We have a lot of different baby carrier options that allow you to take your baby right into the water with you. Solarveil mesh pouches, mei tais and slings dry quickly and provide some extra sun protection (in, and out of the water. We also have mei tais from a fabric called solarweave. This is a smoother fabric than solarveil (not unlike nice men’s swim trunks), which has sunscreen woven into the fabric. It’s not as breathable as the solarveil, but a lot of parents like the softer texture of the fabric. Finally, for the wrap fans, the Gypsy Mama water wrap is a must-have for the beach, shower, or pool.

Hotslings Pool Pouches
Zolowear Solarveil Slings
Sachi Solarveil and Solarweave Mei Tais
Gypsy Mama Water Wraps

Sun Protection

If you plan on spending any time outside with your baby, you know that sun protection is critical (particularly for babies under 6 months old who are too young for sunscreen). Slings and baby carriers constructed from solarveil fabric let you enjoy the summer sun while protecting your child from its harmful rays.

We also have an innovative new product that is perfect wherever the summer days take you. Whether your child is traveling in a car seat, stroller or soft baby carrier, the Peekaru Ozone’s pattented Solarveil fabric blocks 70-80% of UVA and UVB rays.

The Ozone lets you and your child comfortably and safely enjoy warm sunny days, by letting the cool breeze in while keeping the sun’s harmful rays out. Take your baby outside with confidence and enjoy the sunny summer weather, and end those blanket-tucking frustrations forever.

Hotslings Pool Pouches
Zolowear Solarveil Slings
Sachi Solarveil and Solarweave Mei Tais