During the summer, it’s really fun to spend time outside with your kids. Whether you’re playing at the park, going for a long walk around the neighborhood, or heading to the beach, it’s important to keep your baby’s needs in mind. As you prepare for the summer, you’ll want to stock up on lightweight baby clothes, sun protection (like hats and sunscreen), and summer stroller accessories.
While many parents enjoy the summer heat, babies’ and toddlers’ bodies can’t handle extreme temperatures. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a heat index of 90°F poses a significant health risk for babies and children. Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, which can all become medical emergencies.
Babies and toddlers tend to spend a lot of time in their strollers during the summer, so it’s important to make sure you have all the necessary stroller accessories. These simple products will help protect your baby from the elements this summer.
Stroller Fan
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A stroller fan is an absolute must-have for the hot summer months. This rechargeable fan has flexible legs so it can be attached to any stroller. It can also be used on a car seat, crib, or other baby gear. The fan has three speeds, LED night lights with three brightness settings, and a safe fan cover specifically designed with baby fingers in mind.
Stroller Cooler and Organizer
You probably already have a stroller organizer, but summer is the perfect time to get one that’s also a cooler. Keep bottles, snacks, drinks, and food cold during summer outings. This large capacity organizer has an insulated cooler bag, a zippered exterior pocket, two mesh side pockets, and two deep front pockets. You can place the whole organizer in your stroller’s basket, or attach it to the handlebar with the adjustable buckle straps.
Cup and Phone Holder
This stroller accessory isn’t for the baby, but it’s definitely a necessity. Keep yourself cool and hydrated by making sure you always have a cold beverage (whether that’s water, iced coffee, or lemonade). Plus, in the summer, parents (especially moms) often don’t have pockets — this does the job, holding your phone in the perfect location.
Clip-On Sun Shade
When the sun is high in the sky, it’s easy to just pull down the stroller shade and keep baby protected. Later in the day, though, the sun’s positioning means that baby could be exposed to harmful UV rays. This clip-on sun shade works for any stroller (or car seat!) and easily folds up when not in use. It even has a convenient UV indicator that turns purple when the UV rays are strong.
Stroller Mosquito Net
If you live in a buggy area, you’ll definitely want to protect your little one from bites and stings. This universal mosquito net fits over strollers, car seats, bassinets, and playards, making it ideal for babies of all ages.
Stroller Parasol
Not every stroller has an adequate sun shade (or any sun shade at all). This universal stroller parasol clips on to any stroller and provides UPF 90+ protection. It folds up like an umbrella, so it’s super portable and convenient. Take it to the park, the playground, or even the beach for sun protection for kids (and moms, too).
Temperature Gauge
While it’s easy to check your phone to find out the temperature outside, it’s important to know just how hot it is inside your baby’s stroller. This tiny temperature gauge has a key ring so it can be secured to an internal part of the stroller. You don’t want your baby to overheat, so this can help you ensure the temperature stays cool enough.
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