Baby sling for the summer?

[miss_indigo]

I want to buy a sling - something along the lines of a wrap sling so I have free use of both hands. I was taken with the moby wrap but thought it wouldn't be the comfiest of slings when the weather was warm - surely mummy and baby would swelter as the material is quite thick?

Can anyone recommend baby slings suitable for warm weather please?

Thanks!

[Inkmaiden]

Calin Bleu slings are great for summer- very comfy and good in hot weather. I also loved the Tricotti- the material is quite thick but it was surprisingly cool and super-fast to get on and off. Although I never used it in the newborn cradle position so that might be a bit too warm for bubba in the summer.

[Pickle]

I used a light coloured Hugabub wrap sling when my daughter was born (she's a June baby), it was excellent and I didn't find it too hot despite there being a mini heatwave the year she was born.

[bluesuperted]

Don't know how old baby is but I know someone for whom lightness was a real concern as she is spending three months in Italy. She tried several and went for this one:

http://www.lovetobenatural.co.uk/tuli-baby-carrier-cheeky-owls-p-492.html

It looks very lightweight but still structured. I have been out and about on some hot days so far this year and my Beco Gemini hasn't caused me to overheat, you just dress both you and baby in less!

[JessB]

I have a rose and rebellion carrier, v similar to the one in the link above. The material feels v light and if dress appropriately v comfortable on hot days. They have some in merry go round on half moon lane in Herne hill if you want to see one in the flesh

Jess