Airways:
Don't be tempted to have a looser carrier to make things less hot we need baby held close to our bodies with a correctly tightened sling to stop them slumping and reduce fall hazards.
Sunshade? Don't cover baby's face with hood or a muslin, instead use a wide-brimmed hat which shades the neck and head - so you can still see babys face fully, and pop the muslin / sun cover into your armpits secured by your sling to cover exposed skin lower down.
Body Positioning:
(As with all carrying) having baby nice, high and in-view means we can check to see how warm they are easily. With back carrying you can use a sling mirror or your phone camera to check if baby looks flushed.
Comfort:
Your carrier acts as (at least) a layer of clothing. So stick to lighter colours & layers. For both you and baby (thin trousers, long sleeved tee & socks, if really hot you could have baby in far less but be wary of exposed skin to sunrays. Burning can have serious consequences. If baby is old enough (+6 months) use protective sunscreen. A parasol could add extra shade for you both too.
Consider the time of day / length of time - when the sun is its warmest it may be wise to stay indoors or seek shade. If you're just too hot take a break from carrying - listen to your body. If your regular carrier is fairly bulky you could investigate in a summer alternative (mesh front, lightweight, to keep the material covering baby to a minimum) Mini Monkey, Kahubaby, Connecta, Muslin Ring Sling or Mesh option!
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