I am the new mom of Emerson- a 10+ lb, 7 week old baby boy. I can't decide which hotsling to buy; the cute sateen prints or the comfy fleece.

Which is more comfortable for my little guy? I live in California where weather ranges from 55-85 degrees. Will fleece be too warm?

Any suggestions/advice would help. Thanks.
Jamie

I don't live in Cali or Texas BUT it has been my experience that a fleece HS would be too hot for that type of weather- unless you were in the A/C or outside for a bit.

 FWIW I live in MD and I can not imagine using a fleece HS in the humid summertime. I think it would depend on you and your baby though-- if you baby or you are prone to sweating then fleece may not be the best choice. BUT if sweating is not an issue then it might be ok-- especially for a newborn- YK, when they (and you) are trying to regulate their body temperature.

Also, I have seen photos of mamas in warmer climates wearing a fleece HS-- even on Angela's site! this is the one on the header on the shopping part of ATB. https://www.attachedtobaby.com/photos/babywearing/category1009/picture292.aspx

On the other hand --Sateen is a wonderful fabric. Very silky and totally LUX! My personal fave for any hotsling!

HTH

I tend to agree with Katrina.  I'd pick a sateen over fleece for you.

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Jess
Mom to Jack & Quinn

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It's pretty warm where I live (Florida)...warmer than where you live actually (but it gets colder too, gotta love that California climate ). My vote would be for the sateen as well. I have had a couple of fleece pouches and while they were wonderfully cozy, they were warm--especially for baby. Sateen is beautiful and very soft. It would be a much nicer option for the summer IMO.  

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Mari

Proud mama to Liam and Chloe

another vote for sateen....you could also check out peanutshell and try a stretch jersey (Im going to try both lol)

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Susan
Mom to 4 great kids and one due in May!

Sateen for sure! I live in MN and it's cold but the fleece just stretches out with a heavier baby quick. I got a size 3 Hotsling in stretch cotton and a size 3 in fleece and the fleece was so big I sold it to a friend who wears a size 6 in stretch cotton! The sateen just looks and feels really nice too...and when you wash it you don't have to worry about the fabric pilling like fleece does after awhile!

 

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Ann

Mommy to Logan 8-25-05

I love sateen too!  It's really good for all weather, IMO.  Let us know what you think when you get it! :D

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--Hannah

Mama to 5 blessings

Abigail '96, Susanna '98, Keturah '00, Benjamin '02, and Deborah '05