When you’re with your baby, it’s likely you'll rarely have your eyes off them which is why baby car mirrors are essential for any parent when travelling in the car.
Usually attached to a car seat head, baby car mirrors offer a wide-angle view of your baby’s rear-facing car seat so you can keep a close eye on how your baby is doing at those times you need a bit of reassurance while driving.
Our picks
• Best design: Brica by Munchkin Baby In-Sight Car Mirror – Available to buy on Amazon
• Best budget: Halfords Backseat Baby Mirror – Available to buy from Halfords
• Best eye-catching design: Royal Rascals Baby Car Mirror – Available to buy on Amazon
We’ve tried and tested the best baby car safety products for you to help you find the best baby car mirrors that allow you to keep an eye on your baby while also concentrating on the road. So, whether you’re an expecting mum wondering whether to get one or a new mum who needs some reassurance, we have all the options for you.
The best baby car mirrors
Best mirror quality
The ONCO Baby Car Mirror for Back Seat was awarded Silver for Best Safety Product at the Mother&Baby Awards 2024.
This 100 per cent shatterproof baby car mirror ensures your family will have the safest drive possible. The straps can be adjusted to hold it firmly in place no matter how bumpy the ride may be. A 360-degree rotation, as well as a clear and wide view, means you can make sure that you can get the perfect angle to see your baby. There are three different attachment options that you can add to this mirror, so it won't slip out of place. Designed for rearview car seats, you can attach this to the back-seat headrest
One reviewer said: “Well I was very impressed with the size, quality and clarity of this product. It’s absolutely fantastic. The images provided are three angles, one looking at it, one from the rearview mirror and one from the passenger sun visor mirror meaning this allows me to see my child through the mirror or a turn of the head nice and easy and allows my wife the ability to view through the sun visor nice and easy and nice and clear. Absolutely 100per cent recommend. Don't hesitate. Have used other brands from supermarkets etc before but none compare to this.”
Read our full ONCO Baby Car Mirror for Back Seat review.
Pros
- Shatterproof
- Adjustable rotation
- Safety first
- Award-winning
- Easy to install
Cons
- Doesn't fit in all cars
- Expensive
- One colour
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Dimensions: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>24.5 x 7 x 17.5 cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>349g</p> |
| <p>Car seat suitability:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Rear-facing</p> |
| Material: | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Acrylic</p> |
- The 360° rotation allows you to modify the mirror’s angles with minimum effort to fit your and your babies needs.
- Choose between 3 different attachment options to ensure your mirror firmly stays in place and won’t wobble during car journeys. The adjustable straps are easy to install and remove.
- Designed to keep you and your baby safe.
Best design
For a mirror that lets you keep an eye on your little one and keeps them entertained, look no further than the Brica by Munchkin. You can also get this baby car mirror in various themes and colours, this one has animals that swing with the car motion, or even a night-light version for those travelling in the evening.
One parent tester said: “My little baby hates his car seat and cries at the beginning of all journeys, but this is a game-changer! He will still get upset but that might be after a nap and being entertained for at least a good 30-45 mins before he gets bored! Has made travelling much easier!! Worth the money!”
Pros
- Fun design
- Very large mirror
Cons
- Some parents struggled to find the right postition
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Dimensions:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>7.5 x 30 x 31cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>440g</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Car seat suitability:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Rear-facing</p> |
Best budget
www.halfords.com
Available at a bargain price, this backseat baby car mirror from Halfords attaches securely and easily to any headrest without blocking rear visibility. It pivots for the perfect angle and foam padding on the back panel will protect your headrest. The best value car mirror that provides a good view of your baby with 360-degree rotation. One parent reviewer said: “I bought this mirror for both cars to keep an eye on the baby when driving on my own and now I wouldn't want to drive without it. The straps secure it very well to the headrest. It's definitely plastic and the adjustability is good although has a bit of flex to it. Does a good job for the price.”
Pros
- Affordable
- Adjustable
Cons
- Isn't fully flexible
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Dimensions:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>9.5 x 22 x 24cm</p> |
| Car seat suitability: | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Front-facing and rear-facing</p> |
Best for distracting babies
Not only does this offer a high-quality baby-safe curved mirror for rear-facing babies but it will keep them entertained during the journey thanks to rattling soft activity toys which include a crinkling rainbow, rattling Kimmy the Koala and chime bell Scotty the Snail with a baby teether. You can get various themes of the Taf Toys Car Play Centre, and it can be adjusted to reach your baby’s height – just attach to your headrest and away you go!
One parent reviewer said: “Perfect! Not comfortable at all driving at first with the toys moving to the rhythm of the car but then the baby was increasingly confident to the very moment of falling asleep after a few minutes (something that was impossible before). It saved us a few journeys! The fact that the toys are adjustable is also very convenient.”
Pros
- Includes baby toys
- Easy to fit
Cons
- Static mirror
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Product Dimensions:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>30 x 34 x 7.3cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>460g</p> |
Best size
Quickly installed in just less than a minute by attaching the straps to the headrest of a rear seat, just use the hinge to pivot the mirror to obtain the desired viewing angle to see your baby. The slender convex shape provides a wide angle of vision of your youngster, giving you peace of mind.
One parent reviewer said: "Love this product. I can drive with confidence and still see my little one in the back. Instructions say to attach the mirror to the adjacent seat, but my car only has two backseat headrests, so this is not ideal, as an extra passenger would need to sit in the middle or the mirror would need to be removed. I have put this on the same headrest as my little one’s car seat. It works fine, is secure, and little one likes looking at himself. Would definitely recommend, I wouldn’t be without it."
Pros
- Wide-angle mirror
- Adjustable straps
Cons
- Some parents found it difficult to move
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Dimensions: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>22 x 6 x 18 cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>263g</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Car seat suitability:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Rear-facing</p> |
Best for all car models
Rrp: $15.89
Dioni aims to give you the best possible view of your baby thanks to its extra-wide frame and convex lens. It also has a 360-degree fully adjustable pivot so you can easily adjust to see your child. It fits in any type of car. This particular model is also award-winning plus excellent value for money.
One parent reviewer said: "This is perfect as its large enough to see all of baby and it fits to seat perfectly so no need to worry about the mirror falling off windows and wasting all that time readjusting. Just fit to seat once and go. Perfect"
Pros
- Attaches to car seats securely
- Shatterproof
Cons
- Mirror marks easily
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Dimensions: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>7.87 x 28.45 x 21.08 cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>540g</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Car seat suitability:</p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Rear-facing</p> |
Easiest to fit
This extra-large convex mirror offers a wide-angle, shatter-resistant view of your baby as you drive. Crash-tested and distortion-free, the slim frame looks great in any car interior. With its adjustable strapping system, you can install in a matter of seconds.
One parent reviewer said: "This mirror is brilliant. I had been debating for a long time which mirror to buy and instinct told me to get this and I'm so glad I did. Its easy to install, it's a great big size so you can see baby in the cars mirror very clearly, it's big enough that baby can also see in the mirror and it entertains them, it tilts, swivels around and moves easily to the position you need but also stays in place once you have tightened it correctly. Its great quality too for the cheap price. I love this and would 100% recommend it."
Pros
- Distortion free
- Shatterproof
Cons
- Doesn't magnify
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Dimensions: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>25 x 28 x 10cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>431g</p> |
| Car seat suitability: | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Rear-facing</p> |
Best eye-catching design
Available in black or safety yellow, this shatterproof mirror gives you a perfect view of your precious cargo. Designed to fit any adjustable headrest like a glove, it has a sturdy, anti-judder mount and 360-degree rotation so you can get the best angle. And you get a bonus sign with every purchase! It's a bestseller for a reason.
One parent reviewer said: "Got this for my daughter, just had baby and got a rear facing car seat. She wanted a black mirror but I chose yellow for the very reason the seller has stated. You look in the rear view mirror and the yellow baby mirror grabs your eyes, safer, less time not looking at the road. Daughter was mortified by the colour but has conceded and reckons best mirror ever!"
Pros
- Very eye catching
- Anti-judder mount
Cons
- Reflection is a little dark
| <p>Dimensions: </p><meta charset="utf-8"> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p><strong></strong>24.5 x 17.5 x 5cm</p> |
| <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Weight: </p> | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>347g</p> |
| Car seat suitability: | <meta charset="utf-8"><p>Rear-facing</p> |
Why do I need a baby car mirror?
In line with UK laws, parents can only use a front-facing car seat when their child is at least 9kg in weight. When your baby is still young and facing towards the back of your car, you may not be able to see what’s going on. This can be stressful if your baby isn’t comfortable in cars, or you want to keep an eye on them.
Even as your baby gets older and can switch to a front-facing car seat, it’s not recommended to look over your shoulder or change any mirrors in your car to view your child. No parents want to have to deal with extra stress on a journey or drive.
This is where baby car mirrors come in handy - so that you can always keep safety at the front of your mind for both you and your baby, even when your baby eventually grows out of a seat.
What types of baby car mirror are there?
There are two main types of car mirrors, which depends on what car seat you’ve already got in your car. Baby car mirrors are used with rear-view seats or front-facing seats.
Baby car mirrors made for rear-facing seats will often attach to the headrest of the backseat. This means you can peer through your rear-view mirror to see your baby through the baby car mirror. You will have to adjust the angle of your baby car mirror so that you can see the best view for you. These mirrors can come in various shapes and sizes, so you just need to get the one that works best for your family friendly car and your baby.
When you have a front-facing car seat, there are baby car mirrors that you can attach to your rear-view mirror or visor so that you can have a better line of sight without changing the angle of your car mirrors.
How do I install a baby car mirror?
Installing a baby car mirror doesn't have to be as scary as it seems. Often, many mirrors will come with ties or straps to wrap around the car headrest, which you should be able to tighten. Make sure it's on securely so that it won't fall off or move around.
Still unsure? Take a look at this quick video below.
Emily Gilbert is a Digital Writer for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for six years. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.