Sun Canopy – Baby

A baby’s skin is often very fair and new making protection from the sun a priority. While baby sun block and hats are great, a sun canopy baby for your stroller can also give that added protection from excessive sun exposure. There is a variety of sun canopies available on the market for differing models of strollers. This article will give the reader a brief overview of some popular sun canopies and their corresponding features for the best in sun protection for you little bundle of joy.

Bugaboo makes some of the most exclusive and well-built strollers in the world. The company also manufactures a line of sun canopies for use with Bugaboo strollers. The Bee Breezy sun canopy for example offers a silver UV reflective canopy with screened air vents for ventilation. It fits the Bugaboo Bee stroller and retails for around 50 bucks. A similar model from the company is made of a canvas material with mesh ventilation with colors ranging from red, black, dark blue, sand, and orange to pink and dark brown.

A more versatile and economical product is the RayShade UV stroller cover. It fits on most models of strollers and includes features like 50spf sun protective coating, water repellant, hidden pockets for bottles and cups, tightly woven spandex and polyester material, and hook with loop straps to attach the canopy to many models of strollers. It retails for 15 to 20 dollars making it a value especially if no canopies are currently made for your particular model of stroller.

Many models of strollers already come equipped with sun canopies as part of the overall assembly of the stroller. These often are not adequate enough to protect against certain weather conditions like snow and rain. One particular product however called a rain shield is a thin clear sheet of plastic that is form fitted to accommodate most stroller designs. It is draped over your current stroller to keep out heavy rain or wind and snow. They can be used with bassinet attachments or with toddler strollers. Common prices range from 12 bucks up to 25 dollars based on the brand or additional features such as straps or buckles.

Store bought strollers often do not come with everything you need to protect baby from different types of weather conditions. A good sun canopy baby is essential for getting your pride and joy’s fair skin out of direct sunlight. If you have adequate sun protection, other available accessories such as the rain shield can protect your child from numerous other weather conditions until you can get them safely indoors.