We’ve all been there. You’ve just strapped your little one into their car seat, ready for a trip out, and suddenly – cue the wailing. The sun’s in their eyes, the seat is hot, and your usual sucker shade has once again fallen off before you’ve even left the driveway.
It’s time to meet the sunshade that’s actually designed with parents in mind – Car Shades.
Unlike traditional sucker shades, roller blinds or window sox, Car Shades are tailor-made for your specific car model and clip securely into place to give edge-to-edge coverage across all rear windows – including the boot. No slipping, sagging or fiddling required.
They don’t just block out sunlight – they create a noticeably cooler, calmer space in the back of your car, perfect for babies, toddlers, and napping newborns. And best of all? You can still wind the windows down to let fresh air in while the shade stays in place – ideal for keeping your little one cool on warmer days.
Here’s why Car Shades are becoming a must-have for parents:
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Edge-to-edge design for maximum shade and privacy
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Tailor-made for your exact make and model
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Covers all rear windows, including boot space – perfect if you’ve got a dog or lots of baby gear in the back
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Windows can be opened while the shades stay in place
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No suction cups, no falling off, no drama
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Made in the UK and backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee
Whether it’s the nursery run, a trip to soft play or your first family road trip, Car Shades make every journey smoother, cooler, and much more comfortable for everyone in the back seat.
Exclusive for Mother&Baby readers: Use code mandb10 at carshades.co.uk to get 10% off your order!
It’s the small change that makes a big difference – because your baby deserves a peaceful, sun-free car ride… and you deserve one less thing to worry about.
Click here to find Car Shades for your car and don’t forget to use your exclusive discount code: mandb10 – offer expires 31st May 2025.
M&B Awards Silver winner - Best Travel Product Over £30
Car Shades won Silver in this year's M&B Awards for the Best Travel Product Over £30 - and here are some of the comments from our real-mum testers that secured their silver place:
"Firstly I was really impressed by the idea - I wasn’t a fan of the stick-on blinds for cars so the idea that something was tailored to the car to fit the exact window shape was really exciting. The shades still allow natural light to shine through without it feeling too dark and as you can see in the photos they are so well designed you can have a clear view from the inside out!"
"Before we had the shades if we were in a bit of traffic and the sun was coming in my little one would moan and could see in the mirror she was squinting, however she has not done this and means she might even have a nap in the bright sun! The fact the shades reach every corner of the window and are essentially like fitted blinds means there are no gaps and looks much neater inside the car."
"The shades are strong, sturdy and excellent for blocking out light subtly. They fit perfectly to the frames of windows, meaning you wouldn’t even know the shades were there from the outside of the vehicle. They were very easy to fit, with no additional clippings needed. They are very secure and the how-to videos provided as additional support were very useful. I absolutely loved how sleek and secure the shades were and appreciated the fact that they were so subtle, it just looked like I had privacy glass."
"We really like that all windows are covered and we actually forget they are on because they are well fitted. We really like the fact that they cover all windows to provide maximum sunlight protection. We loved how there was even one for the rear window, which we’d never thought to have one on before."
"I hadn’t heard of Car Shades before but since having them fitted in our car, I couldn’t image going back to the usual flimsy car shades. This product is a permanent fixture, I love how you can leave them up and they look like part of the car. You can still use the window as you usually would and they even cover the small triangle parts of the windows and the boot!"
"These shades block out the sun rays incredibly well and help keep the car cool for our little one. They don't impact on the use of windows which is great and they look fantastic in the car. Other passengers (and baby) can still see out of the window due to the small holes that are part of the shade design."
"I’ve been using this product all summer, and it’s been a lifesaver. With three kids, two of whom still need car seats, avoiding direct sun exposure was a challenge. My youngest would often wake up due to the sunlight. Previously, I used a suction cups sunshade, but it never stayed in place. Now, thanks to this product, my kids can enjoy road trips comfortably under the shade."
"I feel these are the best car shade I have used and would highly recommend these to other parents and families. These are fitted so well within the car and when you open your window the car shade is still there in place as they are fixed to the door frames and not the windows."
"The shades are really easy to fit to the window and unlike other sun shades you can still open the window and the shades stay put - brilliant for warm days or when trying to keep the baby awake. Due to the tailored fit, the shades have made sunny car journeys a lot more relaxing for me as a driver to not worry about the sun in my kids eyes and also for both my children. They can still see out of the window and I can still open the window to allow air through, the shades even act as a safety barrier with the window open. They are sturdy and well made and highly recommend them."
"I love how these car shades are specific to the make and model of the car. Makes them fit like a glove. These were extremely easy to fit and block out a lot of light - perfect for a new born and getting them to sleep. I was using the black out sleeves but that only worked on the main back window and not the time window at the back - but now I have a solution for that with these shades."
