by Joyce Slaton posted in Products

As we've all now learned, keeping your stroller-baby shaded by wrapping a blanket -- yes, even a muslin one! -- around your stroller can lead to dangerous overheating. Michelle Stein's BabyCenter post The dangerous summer stroller mistake most parents make has been shared over 300,000 times for a reason: there are a lot of hot stroller-bound babies out there, and parents aren't sure how to keep them cool and comfortable on the ride.
So here are 6 safe alternatives to consider instead.

1. Zobo Cool-Breeze Stroller Fan: It clips on easily to your stroller or car seat, and provides a powerful rush of air. Some parents go so far as to have several of these -- one or more for each child -- to stave off summer heat. A protective cover keeps little fingers from getting hurt. (Toysrus, $19.99)
2. Dreambaby Strollerbuddy Extenda-Shade: Plenty of otherwise great strollers have a pretty wimpy canopy. If yours is sub-par, this canopy "extender" easily ties on to your stroller and provides an extra-long bill with extra-thick sun-blocking black material to keep the rays away. When you don't need it anymore, it packs away in its own case that's small enough to carry in almost any stroller basket. It also comes in animal prints, and in medium and extra-large sizes. (Amazon, $10.13)

3. Buggygear SunChaser UPF50 Buggy Sun Shade: Put the shade just exactly where you want it with this flexible shade-arm that clips on to your stroller (or in y...