Unlike traditional style blankets that can easily be kicked off by wriggly feet, a footmuff can make a practical alternative to a snowsuit for your baby or toddler when temperatures drop.
Attached to the seat of your pushchair or stroller, they provide additional warmth across your child’s legs and feet, creating a well-padded and insulated cover that can protect your baby from the cold, wind and rain - wherever your travels may take you.
What is a universal footmuff?
While some footmuffs are made specifically to match the make and model of your pushchair, universal footmuffs can be attached to almost any pushchair and so are a far more versatile option. Using a variety of different slots on the back, they can easily accommodate pushchair safety harnesses of various sizes and heights, allowing you to adapt the footmuff to your child’s needs as they grow and move between pushchairs as required.
These cosy additions are on hand to keep your little one as snug as a bug in a rug all winter long so you can still enjoy the crisp air without fear that they'll catch a cold - you won't leave the house without it.
With a wide range of universal footmuffs to choose from, we’ve done our research to bring you the best universal footmuffs you can buy right now. To create this selection, we have taken into account key features such as quality, weather resistance, ease of fitting and longevity.
Best universal footmuffs at a glance:
- Best overall: Clevamama Universal Footmuff - £65, Amazon
- Best bold design: Navy Dinosaur Print Waterproof Fleece Lined Buggy Cosy - £65, JoJo Maman Bebe
- Best quilted design: Tiba + Marl Universal Footmuff - Black Quilted - £68, Natural Baby Shower
- Best for all weathers: Mamas and Papas Cold Weather Plus Footmuff - £95, Mamas and Papas
- Best for toddlers: Red Kite Junior Footmuff - £25, Argos
- Best budget: Cuggl Deluxe Footmuff - £25, Argos
- Best luxury: Heitmann Lambskin Cosy Toes Footmuff - £135, Natural Baby Shower
- Best for comfort: John Lewis Sheepskin Footmuff - £120, John Lewis
Shop below
Clevamama Universal Footmuff
Best for: Overall
Suitable from: Birth to 36 months
Machine washable: Yes
Material: Fleece-lined polyester
If you’re looking for a universal footmuff that can accommodate your baby as they grow, the Clevamama Universal Footmuff is an excellent choice, with a 98cm extra long design that can see you through right until your child turns 3 (even if they sit at the top end of the height percentile). A classic charcoal grey design with stylish piped edges, it’s impressively thick and well-padded, making a warm and practical alternative to a snowsuit or blanket.
With a super soft and cosy fleece lining and a water-resistant shell, we love the Clevamama’s pull-tie hood and ‘cocoon-like’ sides which provide excellent protection from the wind and rain. If your child loves a bit of puddle jumping, you’ll also be reassured by the convenient opening at the bottom - ideal for releasing those dirty wellies.
Suitable for almost every pushchair, it’s easy to adjust, with slots that can accommodate a variety of detachable five-point safety harnesses. While we would love to have seen some additional ties to attach it to the chassis, the non-slip backing keeps it relatively secure and prevents it from shifting down inside the seat.
Buy now £65.00, Amazon
Tiba + Marl Universal Footmuff - Black Quilted
Best for: Quilted design
Suitable from: Birth to approximately 36 months
Machine washable: Spot clean only
Material: 100 per cent polyester with ultra-soft quilted fleece lining
If you’re looking for a universal footmuff with a high-quality finish that blends seamlessly with your premium travel system or pushchair, the black quilted Tiba and Marl Universal Footmuff certainly ticks a lot of boxes.
With a water-resistant outer layer and ultra soft fleece lined interior, it makes a great addition for winter travel with your toddler, keeping them toasty warm and well-protected even in the unpredictable wind and rain.
Quick and easy to attach, it offers a range of slots that are positioned at three different height levels - accommodating the majority of pushchairs with a five-point safety harness. Thanks to the built-in cuff that hooks over the top of your pushchair’s seat, it has a snug and secure fit that doesn’t slip down even with a wriggly toddler in tow.
Buy now £68.00, John Lewis
Mamas and Papas Cold Weather Plus Footmuff
Best for: All-weather conditions
Suitable from: Birth - 15kg/33lb (approx 3 years)
Machine washable: Yes
Material: 100 per cent polyester
While the price of this Mamas and Papas Cold Weather Plus Footmuff certainly makes it quite an investment, we love its convertible all-weather design. Not only does it provide excellent warmth and protection in the winter months, it also zips down to become a lightweight and practical liner when the seasons change.
We love the adjustable Skyline Grey design, featuring a large fold-down flap that can be opened up to provide additional coverage if your child falls asleep on their travels. The extra soft fleece lining is cosy and comforting for your baby, while the practical polyester shell is resistant to water and dirt.
The Mamas and Papas Cold Weather Plus is designed to fit most pushchairs, specifically complimenting Mamas and Papas designs such as the Ocarro, Urbo2 and Flip XT2. Thanks to the multi-position harness slots (at three height levels), you can easily reposition the footmuff to adapt to your child's needs as they grow.
Buy now £94.98, Mamas and Papas
Red Kite Junior Footmuff
Best for: Older toddlers
Suitable from: 6 months to 4 years
Machine washable: No – sponge clean only
Material: 100 per cent polyester
Unlike some universal footmuffs which can be outgrown once your child hits 3, this generously sized footmuff can accommodate your baby from 6 months all the way through to around 4 years of age.
Offering excellent value for money, this affordable footmuff features a soft and cosy fleece lining, providing excellent warmth on colder days. With a heavy-duty zip to the front, you can easily allow your preschooler to jump in when their legs get tired, scooping them out without waking them if they nod off during the journey home.
The slightly sheeny fabric on the Red Kite Junior Footmuff may not be as luxurious as some of the others featured on our list, however, it’s really thick and well-padded, offering substantial coverage and great protection from the wind and rain. While the wipe-down fabric is spot-clean only, the practical colour choice is easy to clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
Buy now £25.00, Argos
Cuggl Deluxe Footmuff
Best for: Budget-friendly
Suitable from: Birth to 3 years
Machine washable: Yes
Material: 100 per cent polyester
If you’re on a more limited budget but still want to add some additional warmth to your child’s pushchair or stroller, the Cuggl Deluxe Footmuff comes with a really affordable price tag.
While it’s a relatively simple design, this well-padded footmuff is suitable from birth, with a warm and soft melange fleece lining housed inside a weather-resistant polyester shell. It’s really simple to thread through your pushchair’s five-point safety harness, with three height adjustable slots which are easy to switch between as required - lasting until your child is around 3 years old, or a maximum weight of 15kg.
With no additional straps or cuffs to secure to the seat, some online reviewers found that it did slip down a little during use, so you may need to adjust it occasionally on more extended journeys. That said, we love that the top cover can be zipped off and removed entirely, converting the footmuff to a handy liner for use on milder days.
Buy now £15.00, Argos
Heitmann Lambskin Cosy Toes Footmuff
Best for: Luxury
Suitable from: Birth to 3 years
Machine washable: No - hand wash only
Material: Lambskin and polyester
It certainly doesn’t come cheap, but the luxurious Heitmann Cosy Toes footmuff is definitely worth mentioning if warmth and comfort are your top priorities.
With an incredibly soft lambskin interior housed in a water-resistant polyester shell, the Heitmann Cosy Toes Footmuff is a stylish and practical addition to your pushchair. It’s also a natural temperature regulator - keeping your baby toasty warm in winter but cool and comfortable in the summer. We love the sturdy two-way zip, allowing the top to be fully removed and convert this footmuff to a more lightweight, comfortable liner on warmer days.
With six holes to the rear for threading the harness of your pushchair or stroller - it’s the most adjustable universal footmuff on our list, offering plenty of scope to adjust as your child grows or switch to use on other pushchairs as required.
Buy now £135.00, Natural Baby Shower
John Lewis Sheepskin Footmuff
Best for: Comfort
Suitable from: Birth to 3 years
Machine washable: No - hand wash only and air dry
Material: Lambskin and polyester
While it has a premium price tag, if there was ever a universal footmuff you wished came in an adult size, this John Lewis sheepskin design would be it. With a super soft and fluffy lambskin lining and showerproof exterior, it’s a cosy and comfortable cover for your baby that provides substantial warmth, even on bitterly cold days.
With a choice of three height settings, it's suitable for use on the vast majority of pushchairs, although threading the harness can feel a bit fiddly due to the thick and particularly fluffy fabric. With additional ties at the hood to secure it to the chassis, it’ll stay firm and secure during your travels, without dropping down or shifting around on the seat.
With a handy two-way zip, you can easily pop your child's shoes out the bottom to prevent it from getting grubby or spot-clean and air dry to keep it looking its best. As you move towards spring, simply unzip the entire cover to convert this footmuff into a soft and breathable liner.
Buy now £120.00, John Lewis
JoJo Maman Bébé Dinosaur Print Waterproof Fleece Lined Buggy Cosy
Best for: Bold prints
Suitable from: Birth to 36 months
Machine washable: Yes
Material: 100 per cent recycled polyester lining and fleece
We love the striking dinosaur design of this waterproof, fleece-lined footmuff from JoJo Maman Bébé. Also available in a pink Pretty Bird print, it has a fully reversible design, allowing you to switch between a soft and comforting fleece or a wipe-down, waterproof side for those unwelcome drizzly days.
A universal design with a range of slots on the back, it can accommodate harnesses of different sizes and heights, it also uses additional ties to secure - attaching to the buggy handles to hold it securely in place and prevent it from slipping down during use.
With a large zip opening at the base which can release your child’s muddy shoes or wellies, it creates a snuggly surrounding for your baby that is suitable from birth until approximately 3 years of age. Despite its well-padded design, it’s also fully machine washable and dries pretty fast too, allowing you to have it back on the pushchair and ready for your next adventure in no time.
Buy now £65.00, JoJo Maman Bébé
Verdict
While the best universal footmuff will very much depend on your preferences, the Clevamama Universal Footmuff takes our top spot in terms of style, longevity and value for money. A well-padded and practical zipped design, it offers excellent cold weather protection for your baby, adapting to their needs as they grow.
