by Joyce Slaton posted in Products

Baby carriers are so delightfully snuggly and cozy for infants -- until the temperature soars. Then both you and the baby feel eaten alive by too-hot fabric. On the worst days, both you and your baby will be sweaty, clammy, and irritable, hardly the recipe for peaceful nap-inducing walks.
So if you have a carrying-age little one -- or a summer due date -- check out these cool and comfy carriers custom-made for warmer weather.

1. Moby Wrap Evolution: The Moby is arguably one of the most popular stretchy infant wraps out there, but no one's going to accuse the original cotton knit fabric of being breathable. The Evolution changes things up with a lightweight blend of cotton and bamboo that won't leave you misty and moist. Carry baby from 8 to 30 pounds safely. (Mobywrap, $49.95)
2. Ergobaby ADAPT Cool Air Mesh: Padded in all the right places and lined with moisture-wicking mesh that will keep things breathable even on the hottest days, this Performance iteration of the popular ADAPT carrier can handle babies from 7 to 45 pounds (with an infant insert for newborns), and carry babies comfortably on the hip, back, or front. We especially love the ADAPT's large zipper front pocket, which is spacious enough to carry the holy triumvirate (wallet, keys, phone), a diaper, a spare paci, and a burp cloth. (Ergobaby, $130)

3. Tula Coast Carriers: Inspired by the outdoorsy parents the carrier company sees every day at its (balmy) Southern California...