Shady Car Sunshade review

Keep the sun out of your baby's eyes with this super useful Shady Car Sunshade. Available in two adorable black and white designs, it's a great purse-friendly pick to protect your little one from the sun when you're on the move. You can even choose between a small and large size to meet your needs, and it's compact and thin enough to remain on the window even when you roll it down to let in some air.

Awards

The Shady Car Sunshades won Bronze in the Innovation of the Year category in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025. It's really adhesive, which is helpful for dealing with little ones with grabby hands, and looks totally adorable. Our Mother&Baby testers used the shade with their own babies, and here's what they had to say...

Testing the Shady Car Sunshade

Finding a car sunshade that’s both effective and baby-friendly can be surprisingly difficult, but the Shady Car Sunshade manages to strike that balance with ease. This clever design has impressed families for its ease of use, clever features, and thoughtful touches that clearly put little passengers first.

One of the most praised aspects of the Shady Car Sunshade is how straightforward it is to install. Parents consistently found it hassle-free, with one tester noting that “it was very easy to put on and took me a matter of minutes.” Another added that “the box came with instructions and a link to the website that had clear instructions on how to fit it,” making the whole process seamless from the start.

The shade applies cleanly to the window: no bubbles, no creases. One parent highlighted that “it was easy to stick on to the window and did not create any bubbles or creases, which was great.” It also “sticks to the window well and has a nice pattern for baby to look at,” combining function with visual interest for little ones.

The sunshade’s black and white design was an instant hit with families, especially those with younger children. “I loved the black and white design and could exactly see how the product was made with babies in mind,” said one parent. The high-contrast imagery serves a dual purpose, providing sun protection and visual stimulation.

One tester shared, “The shade has black and white pictures on which is quite a nice touch. We have a newborn and toddler. Our older daughter likes to look at the pictures and tells us what she sees.” Even the packaging experience added excitement for kids: “The design was pretty, my little boy loved looking at it when we got it out of the box.”

Functionally, the sunshade delivers on every front. It “sticks so well, never needing adjustment,” which is a significant plus when dealing with wiggly toddlers and busy schedules. Unlike many traditional shades, this one attaches to the inside of the window, meaning it stays put and doesn’t interfere with the operation of the window itself. As one parent highlighted, “You can still wind down the window without removing it if required, as it is very thin and attaches to the inside of the car.”

Another commented that it’s a “fantastic idea, as it still allows the windows to be open and toddlers are not able to pull it off.” This design eliminates a common frustration with suction-cup or cling film-style sunshades, which often fall off or need regular readjustment.

Parents noticed a clear benefit in terms of sun protection. One user shared, “Our child is under 1 so she doesn't understand what's happening when the sun goes in her eyes, but she does usually get upset by it, so this was a really helpful product to have.”

Another parent added, “I think it's a really good design… it’s excellent for keeping the sun off your little ones,” reinforcing its effectiveness. It’s clear the sunshade has staying power, too: “We still have it on the windows now and it has been a few months already!”

Beyond its thoughtful design and practicality, the Shady Car Sunshade also earns high marks for its price. One parent commented, “The price of the product is very cheap compared to other shades on the market,” while another summed it up as “good value for money and a fun and easy alternative to other screens on the market.”

Final verdict

The Shady Car Sunshade is a deceptively simple product that delivers in all the ways that matter. It’s easy to install, stays securely in place, offers reliable sun protection, and delights children with its baby-friendly black and white design. Add to that the ability to keep windows functional and a very competitive price point, and this sunshade becomes a clear winner for families.

For parents looking for an affordable, effective, and child-friendly solution to sun glare during car journeys, the Shady Car Sunshade is a standout choice.

Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby. With a background in both print and digital journalism, she has written extensively on pregnancy, fertility, perinatal mental health, and the best in baby and parenting products. A first-time mum to Theodore, Emily combines her professional expertise with personal experience, offering readers trusted advice and relatable insight. Specialising in product and travel reviews, she stays ahead of the curve on the latest parenting trends and is passionate about showing that life with a little one can still be full of adventure.