Sport or Performance best for hot weather? We live in a very hot climate (India) and I'd love any input on which Ergo carrier is best for the heat? Which is most breathable and light?
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I have the performace and used it all over Nigeria. The baby was fine and I didn't get too hot myself. It's a great carrier since the traffic is so crazy there; it's a great way to keep baby close while you walk all over a super busy city.
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I'm actually on mine right now and I own a tempur-pedic cloud luxe breeze. This protector is the best I've tried so far as far as being breathable and keeping you cool. I'd give it a shot.
267543
Also baby bjorn is ten timesEasier to snap on than ergo. Overall, this was a great carrier for up to 20 lbs, after that it was too hard on shoulders and switched to ergo. But for short outings it will be fine up to 25lbs. Right now my son is 23 lbs at 16 months so you can see how long this will last. Ergo can last past 2 yrs and is better for baby sleeping. My son always fallsAsleep in ergo not so much bjorn as feet are always moving and dangling.
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The Boba sits higher on the waist than the Ergo. Of the two, I prefer the Performance Ergo. It's more durable and better for hot weather. The Boba is canvas and doesn't hold up too well after a washing. Hope that helps.
440740
The Baby Bjorn will be too small. I recommend the Ergo original carrier (not the sport or performance) which has straps that easily extend to fit most people. Plus you can use it till your child is 40 lbs, vs the Baby Bjorn that only can be used till age one (20 lbs) as it becomes very uncomfortable.
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My son is 29.6 lbs and in the 88th percentile for height for his age (2 in Feb). He can put his arms over the straps and he is comfortable if he does so. He also sometimes tucks his arms by his stomach and just leans his head forward to sleep. I did not have an ergo though so I really can't compare. I do absolutely love this carrier though. I carry him around the grocery store and such but we worked up to that. I think my back would kill me otherwise, even though it does distribute weight evenly.
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We live in Northern Arizona and so it gets hot here too. We just open up both ends of the bag and the top flap as well. When she has her head out and the bike is moving, I think she's fine. If it's too hot and I know I'm going to be uncomfortable myself, I leave her at home. I always carry water and a small dish for her too.
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I wear mine for kayaking and getting in the water with temperatures in the low 40's. I live in VA. I love the suit, just takes time to break it in with the right fit. You might be able got with a 3mm and 2mm sleeves. For the price I could not beat it.I hope this helped.
210730
My daughter is 28 lbs (will be 2yrs old in December) and I still use my ergo all the time! I even used the back carry feature for my 5 yr old this summer! I love my ergo and say, yes totally worth the purchase vs other carriers.
921462
As long as you're moving, much like any jacket. I rode just today while wearing it and it was 81 degrees and humid, but I was comfortable in the wind. With the liner out and the pockets and vents unzipped the air passes around you nicely, and that was riding two-up and still didn't have any problems staying comfortable.
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I don't know about hot weather. I bought it for cold and it works out well. it does seem to be breathable if that helps.
141712
Helmet is roomy. I have a sm md and lg and I can wear my sons sm. The adjustable strap is very user friendly and provides a lot of range...more than a bike helmet. It's also pretty warm. I wear a thin balaclava in cold conditions ( sub 20 degrees) and all is good.
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These gloves are really good for speeds up to 25 mph for me because thats when the wind chill starts to cancel out the warmth from friction. What I would do is put one of those lunch serving gloves over each and the wind and water wont get in. They're super durable and last quite a while under every kind of stress as long as you don't carelessly slice up the palm, I think of the sinthetic leather like I think of my own skin when I have them on and I've had mine for 10 months almost and the're in pretty good shape still. Good grip on metal and smooth surfaces like glass and paint, highly resistant to abrasions so in those hopefully rare instances when you find yourself flying through the air, you don't have to worry about your hands being scraped when you go to use them to break your fling. And you could grab sharp or extremely hot tor cold objects in an emergency for several seconds with no damage to your hands, though I would recommend removing them immediately if we're talkin about hot because the heat tfrom the gloves will keep radiating to your hands from the palms after you've let go of said hot object. The neoprene is good for the warmth at high speeds in my experience (going 60 in the morning downhill on the highway, the backs of my hands were'nt numb).
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William, I think a tradional surf or diving wetsuit would be too hot for out-of-water sport activities. They are incredible insulators, so I would be concerned about overheating or dehydration. I wear my suit half way (to the waist) when I goto the beach. The drive is only 15 minutes, but in that short time of inactivity I'm starting to get very warm. Also, there is the chafing factor. Tradional surf wetsuits will chaf surfers in high friction areas such as the armpits and neck. I can only imagine the chafing you'd get if you ran in one! If you still wish to wear a wetsuit in your workouts, my recommendation would be to look at the lighter weight wetsuits that triathletes use.
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Large breasts? No problem with this product whatsoever. I'm fairly large also, especially since breastfeeding. I find the Ergo very comfy as it is easily adjustable and baby is still able to look around without impediment. Great for long hikes and nice for just going to the store too. I believe this is the best carrier out there for larger chested women and those with back issues.
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I cant really say for sure about FL heat because im in PA, but i felt it was significantly cooler than the Baby Bjorn I used when my son was first born. That thing was swampy after awhile! :)
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I have a breeze and like it overall. PRO: It is breathable in front part (where you put baby). The back part is cotton, so it's still fairly warm on the mom's back. I got white so it would be lighter (vs. the black). CON: It looks like a middle-school athletic jersey material. It's appropriate for the beach, for walking around the block, etc. but when I have a nice outfit on (like a dress or something), I don't feel like it looks good. I'm going to be ordering a cotton one as well, just so I have another option. Another concern I have is that the mesh-like material is not at all as stretchy as the cotton, so it fits a lot snugger. My baby fit comfortably at first (born 8 lbs) but now (at 11 lbs) she definitely does not want her head inside of the carrier because she feels squished. Since she doesn't have head control yet, I end up holding her head. Still great, but I might should have tried a size SMALL instead of XS in the breeze. Also, they now make a K-tan Active that's still breathable (more than the cotton) but isn't as middle-school jersey looking. Only snag there is that it comes in blue or coral only.... not very versatile. Hope this helps.