The best pram liners to keep your baby snug and your pushchair clean

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by Stephanie Spencer |
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You may be on the hunt for a new pram liner if you have bought a new pram or pushchair. Pram liners are the best and most effective way to keep your stroller free from mess, spills, crumbs and general wear and tear.

Whether you're looking for a waterproof pram liner, a fluffy sheepskin pram liner or a light pram liner for summer, finding the right liner to keep your pram in optimal condition can be quite time-consuming as there are so many options to choose from. So, we have put together a list of the best pram liners to keep your baby comfortable and clean.

A clean, well-maintained pram means you will have it for any other children in the future, or you can resell it once you are done using it.

The best pram liners at a glance:

• Best sheepskin pram liner: Baa Baby All Style Sheepskin Pram Liner, £95.20
Best pram liner for affordability: Olo Baby Reversible Cotton and Minky Pram Liner, £11.99
Best pram liner for summer: Bugaboo Dual Comfort Seat Liner, £59.95
Best pram liner for versatility: Fitzulam Waterproof Pram and Highchair Liner, £10.99
Best pram liner for warmth: Naturally Sheepskins Lambskin Pram Liner, £39.50

What to consider in a pram liner

Practicality: Pram liners work as a padded barrier between the pram and your baby or toddler. It provides additional cushioning that is great for your child’s comfort; however, it is good to remember that the pram will still need to fold down easily. Stay clear from anything with too many lumps and bumps.

Easy to clean: Liners are designed to reduce general wear and tear on your pram’s seat from dirt, crumbs and spills and potty training accidents. Having a pram liner that is easy to clean is essential. Look for ones that are machine washable or reversible.

Comfort: Make sure to buy a pram liner made of quality fabric. It will need to be easy to wash, but softness is also a factor to consider, too. You want to encourage your toddler or baby to stay inside the pram and keep cosy and warm or cool. Some materials have temperature-regulating properties to keep babies warm in the winter months and cool for the warmer months.

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Best sheepskin pram liner

Baa Baby's sheepskin Pram Style Liners are hand cut from a single fleece of luxurious New Zealand merino sheepskin, making a snuggly soft addition for your buggy, pram or carrycot. Naturally thermostatic, sheepskin pram liners keep your little one warm in winter and cool in summer so offer perfect soothing comfort all year round.

Awarded Silver for Best Travel Product over £30 at the 2022 M&B Awards

Our mum tester Michaela said: " It's definitely a great product and is so comfy and perfect for the colder weather, my daughter loves snuggling into it in her pram. It's very easy to fit and goes in just like any other pram liner. Not a must have but if you can afford it definitely go for it."

Pros

  • Great quality
  • Naturally thermostatic for use all year round

Cons

  • Higher price point than other offerings
Measures:Two sizes available - 77 x 42cm and 80 x 44cm
Material: 100 per cent natural sheepskin
Suitable from:Birth

Best pram liner for affordability
Reversible Cotton & Minky Pram InsertAmazon

This affordable reversible pram liner is easy to remove and clean. One side is made of cotton and features a printed fabric and the other is a cosy Minky fabric. And there are a good few designs to choose from! Designed to keep your little one comfy and your pram hygienic, it can be thrown in the washing machine and is deeply padded. Review: "Exactly as described, it will make buggy more comfortable and cosy."

Pros

  • Cute designs
  • Machine washable

Cons

  • Some parents found it to be a little short
Measures:Exact measurements not specified
Material:50 per cent cotton, 50 per cent Minky
Suitable from: Birth

Best pram liner for versatility

Available in four vibrant colours and patterns, this pram liner is made from Oxford cloth and padded for comfort. Being waterproof, breathable and comfortable, it has five belt holes and is easy to put on. It will be suitable as a liner for high chairs, car seats or prams. Review: "Great liner for high chair or baby seat, great colour also washed well."

Pros

  • Multiple uses
  • Machine washable and easy to attach

Cons

  • Listed as waterproof, but it is actually just splashproof
Measures:L40 x W49cm
Material:Oxford cloth
Suitable from:Birth

Best memory foam pram liner

The CuddleCo Comfi-Cush Memory Foam Pram Liner is a universal memory foam pushchair liner that adapts to your baby's unique body shape. This pushchair liner provides maximum comfort and support to keep your little one calm and cosy for longer. With the correct combination of foam density and firmness levels, the liner helps maintain good posture for your child. It offers support for the ideal anatomical seated position, essential for those precious early years. There are more patterns and designs available on the CuddleCo website.Shortlisted in the 2019 M&B Awards for Best Travel Product Under £25Mum reviewer Hanna says, "This is a great stroller liner as it adds a layer of protection and comfort for your baby. It's a universal stroller liner so can fit into different strollers. Often with strollers, there isn't much padding or comfort in the seat so this liner has helped make day trips out with my toddlers more comfortable. It is easy to wash and so I don't have to worry about them ruining the pram with their food!"

Pros

  • Extra comfy
  • Plenty of fun and colourful designs

Cons

  • Our reviewers would have preferred a more rounded shape to fit their strollers better
Measures:L80 x W33 x D2.5cm
Material:Memory foam
Suitable from:6 months

Best pram liner for summer

This fantastic product from Bugaboo is designed to line prams in all seasons. It is made with high-quality, soft, and easy-to-wash materials with two alternative sides. The summer side features 3D mesh with antibacterial properties, whilst the comfort side features super soft pique fabrics with Cooldry effort to regulate your little one's body temperature.Mum review: "Beautiful design, keeps baby cool in summer also protects pram seat! Not as bright white as I was expecting but goes well with misty white."

Pros

  • Reversible for perfect comfort all year round
  • Prevents bacterial growth

Cons

  • Only fits Bugaboo prams and pushchairs
Measures:19.8 x 15.2 x 2.76 inches
Material: 100 per cent polyester
Suitable from:6 months

Best pram liner for warmth

This snug lambskin pram liner is a cosy way to protect your pram and keep your baby warm. Made from 100 per cent genuine Australian lambskin with a black cotton lining, it's naturally dirt and stain-resistant, anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic. It is designed to be compatible with most prams with 11 harness points and will regulate your child's temperature all year round. Mum review: "I bought this liner as my older two daughters had loved their lambskin liner in their prams. It kept them very cool in summer and warm in winter, so I was keen to use another with my youngest baby as the weather is currently very hot. This liner is unbelievably soft, and it fits into my Noordi Fjordi carrycot perfectly. I would highly recommend this liner, and we will be using it for many years to come as there are numerous holes in the backing for pushchair straps to fit through, so it will grow with our baby."

Pros

  • Naturally temperature regulating and anti-bacterial
  • Universal fit with plenty of harness slots

Cons

  • Some found it shed a bit
Measures:75 x 30cm, wool shorn to 25mm
Material:100 per cent Australian lambskin on the front side with a 100 per cent cotton lining on the back
Suitable from:Birth

Best universal fit foot muff

Your tot will stay comfy and snuggled with this footmuff from John Lewis that's surprisingly affordable. The design may be a little basic, but this makes it even more of a universal fit. The fuzzy-soft polyester gives your little one soothing comfort and warmth for the colder months. Just zip them in and they'll stay comfy all the way to their toes.

One reviewer said: "Great value for money. Easily washed and simple to use. Great product for the price!"

Pros

  • Great for the winter
  • Machine washable

Cons

  • Not waterproof - will absorb rain water
Measures:H95 x W38 x D8cm
Material:100 per cent polyester
Suitable from: Birth

How we do our testing

Our Mother&Baby Awards are renowned in the industry for being one of the most highly respected product awards for baby and parenting products, and every year, we arrange for thousands of independent mum reviewers to test the latest products on the market.

Awards testers are asked to score the product they are reviewing in four areas: usability, design, quality and value for money. Each product is scored out of 10 with each of these areas in mind, and the final score determines which products make the coveted bronze, silver and gold spots in that product category.

Our editorial team is also constantly looking for new pram liners to test so that we can help you find the best - be that a cheaper product that we want to test for value for money or the latest innovation.

Find out more about how we test and what considerations we take into account in our testing process.

Stephanie Spencer is the Deputy Digital Editor at Mother&Baby and auntie to four aged 8 to 6 months old. With a particular interest in health, she loves discovering products that make parent’s lives easier.

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