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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Byrne

6 best baby car mirrors to keep an eye on your little ones

I considered ease of securing the mirror into position and the angle it gave - (Katie Byrne/The Independent)

Any parent who drives can confirm that even the shortest of journeys with a baby in the back can feel like walking – well, driving – on eggshells. (Especially when it comes to pausing at traffic lights. Anyone else?) But one accessory that can help make transporting your precious bundle from A to B that bit easier is a baby car mirror.

The right baby car mirror enables you to keep sight of your infant without needing to turn around or take your eyes off the road when they’re sitting in a rear-facing car seat. (In the UK, it’s a legal requirement for a baby to face backwards in a car seat until they’re 15 months old or weigh 9kg.) Not just for witnessing tears and tantrums, having the right baby car mirror can also offer you peace of mind if your little one is fast asleep or simply enjoying the ride.

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