Now we know it can feel like there’s a lot to remember to bring when you get in the car with your baby. Luckily, we have lots of baby car hacks to keep you on top of everything. However, baby car sunshades are a must when it comes to ensuring your precious cargo is comfortable during the drive.
As well as protecting your youngster’s delicate skin from the sun and shielding their eyes from the bright light, car sunshades will also help maintain a suitable temperature in the car. All of this can also contribute to helping your baby enjoy a nap on the journey.
The good news is that they won’t cost you too much to buy, typically come in sets of two and can be left up all year round if you fancy. If the weather turns cold, you could always grab a car seat blanket for your little one.
If you've yet to buy baby car sunshades, here are the ones we'd recommend...
1. Astarye Solar Protection Car SunShade
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Little ones will love the cute animals featured on these sunshades. No suction cups or stickers are need to attach, just wipe the window with a wet cloth to clean any dust, place the window shade on the window with the static cling side and apply pressure. The sunshades also fold up small so you can pop them in the included bag.
2. DIZA100 Car Side Window Sun Shade
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Made of high quality nylon mesh which is breathable and stretchy, this car shade stretches to 42.00"X 20.00" and will fit most car rear windows, ensuring a snug fit. Just slide the shade over the top of your door frame, pull it over the entire window and remove the backing paper.
3. SHADY® Car Window Sunshade For Baby (2 pack)
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We adore the SHADY car sunshade. Its unique adhesive tech allows the shade to stick to the glass while the window is open, too. How cool is that? It'll be sure to protect your tot from any harmful UV rays. Once fitted, this sunshade cannot be budged by even the most curious hands. We love the design - and it's easy to fit. A winner in our eyes.
4. John Lewis & Partners Car Sun Shade
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This budget buy promises to block 90 per cent of UVA and UVB rays. Fitting most 4 and 5 door cars, the mesh composition blocks glare but does not obstruct the view for your tot.
5. Brica by Munchkin Car Window Sun Shades
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Two attachment options allow for a customisable fit, helping to keep these baby car sunshades securely in place. The one-push retract button allows for easy use for older children when it's not sunny while the white hot heat alert system turns white when your car is too warm, ensuring your baby enjoys a safe and comfortable ride.
6. Halfords Roller Sunshades Balloon
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A fun and colourful design, this set of sunshades will roll up at the touch of a button, keeping them out of way when you don't want to use them. They'll keep the sun and glare of UV rays off your little one while in the car although some parents may find them too narrow.
7. SHADY® Car Window Sunshade
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Easily stretched to fit almost any kind of car window, the Dreambaby Adjusta-Car Shade adheres with easy-grip suction cups and removes by pulling the easy release tab. They will blocks out the glare from the sun but not the view and can also be quickly folded away for simple storage.
8. Car Shades
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These car shades are by no means cheap but these Mother and Baby gold award winners are made to fit your car make and model exactly, ensuring a perfect fit. Easy to fit, they keep little passengers cool, block out bugs, add an extra level of security and feature UV protection and anti-glare.