If you require a quick answer, the best car sun shade for babies is the DIZA100 Net, which fits over the door frame and covers the entire window to protect your baby against the sun. However, if you would prefer to use a standard sun shade that sticks to the window, the UEOTO alternative is the best option and it also comes in a playful animal design.
To rate the car sun shades within our roundup, we based our recommendations on testing, our experience of using multiple shades, the latest research and several factors. Some of the factors that we took into consideration included the ease of installation, size options, construction, colours and styles available, warranty and value for money.
The Best Baby Car Sun Shades
- Best Over The Frame: DIZA100 Net
- Best Quality: JELLYBABABABY Universal
- Best Value: Goosky Twin Pack
- Best Stick-On: UEOTO Animals
- Best Stick-On Runner Up: Mobiusphy Alphabet
- Most Versatile: Dreambaby Stretch-To-Fit
The car you drive will ultimately determine the best car sun shade to protect your baby. For example, if you drive a hatchback, you won’t be able to use a net that fits over the door because there is no door to open. It’s important to note that before choosing any of the shades, you should measure the window to ensure it’s bigger than the minimum size.
Below is a list of the best car sun shades for babies that are easy to install and designed to fit most windows.
The Best Car Sun Shades For Babies
1. Best Over The Frame: DIZA100 Net
The DIZA100 Nets are a highly rated option that covers the entire window and according to the brand, they are suitable for up to 98% of cars. Unlike standard sun shades, these wrap around the door frame, allowing you to use the windows freely with them installed for fresh air. They also come in a twin pack to cover both rear windows for extra value too.
- Measures 106 x 51 cm and stretches to fit most door frames
- Constructed of a breathable nylon
- Easy to install and remove (during testing we fitted them over a large Volkswagen Tiguan door)
- Machine washable
- Backed by a 1 year warranty
- Offers great value for the money
- We found that we needed to adjust the shade every so often but this is common with most "net" designs
Considering the affordable price tag and the fact that it comes with a 1-year guarantee, you simply cannot go wrong with these car sun shades. They are a great alternative to window tinting and they are even machine washable if required.
2. Best Quality: JELLYBABABABY Car Window Shades
By far the most popular car sun shade for babies is the JELLYBABABY shade and it comes with a money-back guarantee if it doesn’t fit your car’s rear windows. As with the DIZA100 alternative above, these car sun shades fit around the door frame and still allow you to roll down the windows to enjoy the fresh air.
- Blocks harmful UV rays
- Comes in a pack of two
- Rain resistant and highly durable
- Single size of 101 x 83 cm that stretches to fit
- Made from high quality nylon
- Most expensive sun shade within our roundup
Overall, the JELLYBABABY Shades are an excellent all-round option that are easy to install and cover the whole window. Compared to the DIZA100 nets, they are very similar but these don’t require adhesive tape for the installation, which makes them easier to fit. The only drawback is that there is no warranty and it’s slightly more expensive.
3. Best Value: Goosky Car Sun Shade
Another car sun shade that’s ideal for babies and covers the whole window is by the Goosky brand. It features all the great benefits of the two alternatives above but it benefits from being much cheaper.
- 106 x 51 cm in size and stretches over the door frame
- Easy to install over the door of any car
- Suitable for the majority of vehicles
- Offers great value for the money
- During testing, we felt that the quality wasn't as good as the alternatives
Overall, the Goosky Car Sun Shade is the cheapest available in the UK that’s perfect for protecting your baby against the sun whilst travelling in the car.
4. Best Stick-On: UEOTO Car Sun Shades
If you want a car sun shade that’s a bit more playful for your baby, the UEOTO sun shades are a great option. They feature an animal design and the brand state that they are a universal fit for almost every car side window.
- Fun animal design
- Easy stick on installation
- Constructed of high quality PVC
- Supplied with a storage bag
- Universal fit for all cars
- Playful design can also be used elsewhere (i.e. we used them to block out the sun in our baby's play room)
- For large car windows, the size of these shades may be too small
To conclude, the UEOTO car sun shades are a great option for babies with its playful animal design. They are also completely universal for the majority of cars, which can be useful for multiple vehicle households.
5. Best Stick-On Runner Up: Mobiusphy Car Window Shades
Another playful set of car sun shades for babies is by the Mobiusphy brand and it comes with an alphabet design. Unlike the UEOTO alternatives, these car sun shades are more rectangular at 51 x 31 cm in size.
- Blocks sunlight and UV rays
- Easy to install and remove (stick on installation)
- Folds down for easy storage
- Dual layer construction
- Available in plain black with no design
- Relatively expensive when compared to the alternatives
Although more expensive than some of the alternatives, the Mobiusphy Alphabet sun shades are an excellent option. Not only do they help your baby learn the alphabet whilst in the car but they are also harder for your baby to remove because there are no suction cups needed to stick them to the window.
6. Most Versatile: Dreambaby Stretch-To-Fit
Not all car windows are the same and some are often curved to suit the design of the car such as a hatchback or sporty SUV. Therefore, if you find yourself struggling to find a car sun shade for your baby, the Dreambaby brand has the answer. It’s a stretch-to-fit sun shade that can be adjusted to fit any shape window up to 46 x 69 cm in size.
- 100% polyester construction
- Easy grip suction cups for an easy installation
- Blocks out sun glare but not the view
- Folds down for easy storage
- Perfect for curved or angled car windows
- Only available in a single size and this may be too small for certain car windows
If you have struggled with fixed size sun shades, the Dreambaby Stretch To Fit shades are the perfect solution. As long as your window isn’t bigger than 46 x 69 cm, they can be adjusted to suit any car window.
How We Rated
As all of the team in the YourCar office are parents, we all confirmed that we all use car sun shades on the rear windows to protect our children at the back. Personally, even though all of my cars feature tinted windows, during peak summer, I also install a car sun shade (over the top of the tinted window) for complete peace of mind.
Below are some photos of car sun shades we recently tested in several cars over the last few years. During our testing, we analyse the shade’s effectiveness to block out the sun, its build quality and ease of installation. Although nets that go over the door frame are our favourites to use, they may not be suitable for every car. Therefore, to keep up our commitment to reviewing and testing the latest car sun shades, we put all of the different types to the test.
As well as testing and our experience of using multiple types, we also based our recommendations on the latest research and several factors. Some of the factors that we took into consideration included the ease of installation, size options, construction, colours and styles available, warranty and value for money.
Conclusion
Choosing between the various car sun shades is highly dependent upon the car you drive. In order to use the popular nets that go over the door frame, you can’t drive a hatchback because there is no door to open to install it. Therefore, the best option would be to use the alternatives which come in the form of suction cups or a clever stick-on design.
All of our recommendations are suitable for all budgets and include basic plain black to playful designs to keep your baby entertained. However, to avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend that you take measurements of your window before making the purchase and ensure your window is larger than the minimum size.
If you require further information regarding our car sun shade recommendations for your baby, feel free to get in touch and we will try to provide our assistance where possible.
