Keeping babies in shade?

[DorcasB]

What do people do to keep their baby shaded from the sun when carrying them in a sling or carrier in sunny weather?

[EauRouge]

A big sun hat (me or her or both). I try to avoid going out with her in the sling in v hot weather anyway because she ends up sticking to me. What sort of sling are you using?

[DorcasB]

Thanks, good idea! Baby born at the moment, although I have a moby which I'd prefer to have her in but still trying to get the hang of it.

[EauRouge]

Oh, I just got a stretchy wrap too, it is a bit tricky to start with! A MNer pointed me in the direction of this site, it's the same sort of thing but with clear instructions and a really good FAQ bit. I've had mine nearly a week now so it still takes me ages to tie it properly but it's flipping brilliant once it's done.

[hazchem]

I've been using an umberella. It's good because it shades me as well as baby. I fancy i look like something out of the 1850's but may look a little crazy.

[DorcasB]

Thanks for the advice. Have bought sun hats for us both and an umbrella that looks quite summery. Sun has disappeared.

[EauRouge]

Ah, so it's your fault the sun has gone

[DorcasB]

Yep!