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Do you love your buckle carrier but overheat in the sun? Are you off somewhere sweltering for a holiday? Have you never carried before but need a quick option for adventuring in the heat? We can help! Here’s a round up of some carriers with features which can help in hot weather.

Integra Prints –  BUY Size 1, Size 2 Size 3

HIRE Size 1: Sky Blue, Olive, Glacier Grey, Meadowlark, Mulberry, Niagara, Ultraviolet (Connecta Solar)

HIRE Size 2:Sky Blue, Olive, Glacier Grey, Meadowlark, Mulberry, Niagara,  (Connecta Solar)

HIRE Size 3: Jet (Connecta Solar)

  • Look for either the cotton prints or the Solar version of the carrier
  • Cotton prints are thinner than wrap fabric Integra and Connecta and one of the thinnest carriers out there
  • Solar Integra and Connecta are made from thin UV resistant fabric which is very breathable
  • Folds down very small for easy storage
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Features crossable straps and an unstructured waist
  • Suitable birth (no insert required) to 2+ years in Standard size and available in Toddler and Preschool size

Lillebaby – HIRE Mist Aqua

  • Look for the Airflow or All Seasons versions of both the standard and CarryOn carriers
  • All Seasons features a zip open panel with mesh behind, meaning you can get cooler in the heat and also cover up if the weather changes
  • Airflow carriers are made completely of mesh for ultimate cooling
  • Features padded straps which can be worn crossed or ruck style, and a wide padded waist
  • Standard is suitable from birth (no insert required) to 3+ years and available as the CarryOn which is toddler/preschool sized
  • Offers a world facing option in the Standard carrier

Je Porte Mon Bébé PhysioCarrier – HIRE Blue and Grey, Black and Charcoal, Black and Iris– BUY

  • Features a zip open panel with mesh beneath so that you can be cooler in hot weather and adjust if the weather changes
  • Features adjustable height and a clever infant insert (comes separately) making it suitable from birth to 3+ years
  • Features padded straps which can be worn crossed or ruck style, and a padded waist

Tula Free-to-Grow Coast – HIRE (Aurora, Infinite Twilight Tulip) – BUY

If you love the Tula Free-to-Grow, but still get hot in warm weather, we have the ‘Coast’ mesh version of the super popular Tula Free-to-Grow, to hire and buy. Even the non mesh versions are not too hot in most weathers!

Tula Explore Coast – HIRE Rainbow Stars – BUY

If you love the Tula Explore, but overheat in warm weather, or if you haven’t tried one yet but have been waiting to, we have the ‘Coast’ mesh version of the super popular Tula Explore, to hire and buy.

Tula Coast – HIRE “Jagger” “Prance” – BUY

  • Just like the Tula you love but featuring a large mesh panel to help you keep cool
  • Very simple to use
  • Features padded fixed ruck style straps and a wide padded waist
  • Standard size is suitable from birth with a seperate insert to 2+ years and is also available in Toddler size in Jagger, Frost and Infinite

Izmi Baby Breeze – HIRE Navy –  BUY

Izmi Toddler Breeze HIRE BUY

  • Either the cotton normal carrier or the Breeze carrier are great for summer
  • The cotton carrier is very thin and breathable
  • The Breeze features a mesh panel to keep you even cooler!
  • Folds down extremely small
  • Features unpadded wrap style crossable straps which cup the shoulder, and a slim unpadded waist
  • Suitable from birth to 2+ years using the adjustable width, with an insert to help fit newborns if needed.
  • Offers a world facing option

Beco 8 – HIRE Grey, Teal, Rust – BUY

  • Features a zip open panel with mesh behind so you can be cool in hot weather and warmer if the weather changes
  • Features padded straps which can be worn crossed or ruck style and a padded waist
  • Suitable from birth with the included insert to 2+ years
  • Offers a world facing option

Beco Cool – HIRE Gemini Baby, Beco Toddler – BUY

  • Fully made from the Beco Cool mesh
  • Available in both the Gemini and Toddler carriers
  • Features padded straps which can be worn crossed or rucksack style and a padded waist
  • Gemini Cool is suitable from birth to 18 months with no insert and offers a world facing option
  • Toddler Cool is suitable from 24 month to 4+

Ergobaby 360 Cool Air Mesh – HIRE

  • Fully mesh version of the extremely popular Ergo 360
  • Features fixed ruck style padded straps and a structured waist
  • Suitable from birth with a separate insert (there’s a cool air insert too!) to 2+ years
  • Offers a world facing option

Ergobaby OMNI 360 Cool Air Mesh – HIRE Khaki Pearl Grey BUY

  • Fully mesh version of the extremely popular Ergo 360
  • Features crossable padded straps and a structured waist with integrated lumbar support
  • Suitable from birth with no infant insert to 2+ years
  • Offers a world facing option

Ergobaby Adapt Cool Air Mesh – HIRE – BUY

  • Fully mesh version of the Ergo Adapt
  • Features padded straps which can be worn crossed or ruck style and a padded waist
  • A clever adjustable width and pouch make this carrier suitable from birth to 2+ years with no insert

Boba Air – HIRE Black Grey – BUY

  • Lightweight and thin nylon carrier which is also water resistant
  • Folds up tiny into the hood storage pouch and weighs less than 1lb
  • Simple to use
  • Features fixed ruck style unpadded straps and lightly structured waist
  • Suitable from 6 months to 2+ years

Lenny Lamb Upgrade Mesh – HIRE

  • Adjustable from birth to preschool
  • Lightly padded and soft
  • Made from wrap fabric with a mesh panel and hood

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