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9 Baby Car Seat Covers That Will Protect Your Baby All Winter Long

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It’s important to keep your baby warm during the colder months, but wrangling them into a snow suit or covering them with layers and layers of blankets may not be the most practical route when carrying them around in their bucket car seat. Not to mention taking them for a walk! Make it easy on yourself by using a car seat cover that will keep your baby snug, without all of the fuss. Here are our picks for the best baby car seat covers. 

JJ Cole Original BundleMe

JJ Cole Original BundleMe

This winter car seat cover makes us wish they had adult sizes. The faux shearling inner lining and super soft thermaplush outer lining make the perfect cozy spot for your infant during cold weather. You can remove the top without disturbing your baby when you come inside or once the car heats up to ensure they don’t get too hot. It’s machine washable and fits infants up to twenty pounds. 

Cozy Cover Infant Car Seat Cover

Cozy Cover Infant Car Seat Cover

The Cozy Cover is exactly that: a cover to keep your baby snug and cozy while in their carrier. You can completely cover your baby for extreme temperatures and weather, or keep it unzipped so you can see that cute little face. The zipper on front allows for easy access, so you don’t have to keep taking the cover on and off throughout the winter months. 

SKIP HOP Stroll & Go Universal Car Seat Cover

SKIP HOP Stroll & Go Universal Car Seat Cover

This universal car seat cover is 100% polyester with a soft fleece lining, ensuring a warm environment for your baby while you are on the go. Its roll-away front flap is ideal for temperature control, and it is machine washable—because, as we know, babies can be messy! 

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Yoofoss Baby Car Seat Cover

Yoofoss Baby Car Seat Cover

Featuring elastic bands at the bottom, this baby car seat cover will fit most carriers. Perfect for inclement weather, the weather-resistant nylon blocks wind and rain to protect your baby, no matter what mother nature sends your way. 

Infant Fitted Car Seat Canopy

A simpler cover for colder weather, this fleece car seat canopy is easy on, easy off, and has a face opening so you can check on your baby while they are tucked in. Available in three buffalo check patterned colors. 

7am Enfant Cocoon Baby Cover 

7am Enfant Cocoon Baby Cover

This easy to use, water repellent, machine washable cocoon baby cover can keep your baby warm in temperatures as low as minus four degrees fahrenheit. The breathable outer shell keeps baby dry, while the soft micro-fleece lining inside keeps your baby warm. 100% vegan with a central zipper for easy access, it’s like putting your baby in a puffer jacket!  

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Boppy® 4 & More Multi-Use Cover in Charcoal

Boppy® 4 & More Multi-Use Cover in Charcoal

While not as warm as other car seat covers, this one will still keep your baby protected, and it is multi-functional so you don’t have to worry about bringing multiple items while you are on the road. Not only will it fit over your baby carrier, it can also be used for a nursing cover, a shopping cart cover, a high chair cover, and an infinity scarf for mom! No matter where you are going or what you are doing, you’ll want to have your Bobby multi-use cover along. 

Kids N’ Such Peekaboo Car Seat Canopy

Kids N’ Such Peekaboo Car Seat Canopy

The Peekaboo car seat canopy is a bit more basic than other covers, but it’s perfect for keeping baby protected without the bulk. The snap front opens up so you can check in on your baby, and it also doubles as a nursing cover if you want more privacy while in public. 

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Kids N’ Such Baby Car Seat Cover

Kids N’ Such Baby Car Seat Cover

This car seat cover is less about keeping your baby warm, and more about protecting them from rain, wind, or bright lights. You can also use it as a nursing cover, blanket, changing mat, high chair cover and more! Plus it has a 100% money back guarantee, if you aren’t completely satisfied with it, you can get your money back. 

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