Carrier recs for a summer baby please :)

[meow]

Hi... just pondering what carrier to use for this baby due middle/end of November and I'd love some ideas.

With my son who was born in March we used a HAB and I LOVED it and would use it again but then I realised it may get too hot? We also have an ergo that we used mostly from 5-6 months old and I'd be happy to do that again.

So really, I'm just looking for a good newborn carrier for the heat. I have never used a one shoulder sling as I can't see it being comfy. I carry backpacks a lot because even a bag on one shoulder irks me. But the best option I can see is maybe a breeze baby sling? Any ideas?

[Arimeh]

Hmm the Ergo Sport is cooler than the standard one - is it the standard one that you have?

The Close Carrier did me in the summer time, but thats a tassie summer....

[Snowy Love]

I used a close carrier in Qld summer - just made sure DS2 wasn't overdressed.

[meow]

As a born and bred Taswegian I can assure you, Melbourne summers are a lot hotter Good to hear the close carrier worked well in Qld summer too though. Maybe I'll stick with our beloved HAB and see how we go.

[FabFiona]

I used my close carrier in the recent Melbourne summer and found it a little warm : (

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

[kati85]

First time poster here.... hi all

I, too, will be having a summer bub (due in October) and am really undecided as to what sling I should get for when baby is under 6 months old. After 6 months old I plan to use the Ergo - seems to be quite popular for older babies. But what about summer babies?

Have basically narrowed it down to
- ring sling
- peanut shell
- close baby carrier

Does anyone have any more comments about using the close baby carrier in summer?

I prefer the close baby carrier to the ring sling or peanut shell as I prefer to have bub's weight evenly distributed on me...... fingers crossed that I can use the close carrier in Sydney's hot summers too!