6 Best Baby Car Seat Covers for Every Season

First up is a parent-approved option by Milk Snob. For starters, the five-in-one product functions as a baby car seat cover and a nursing poncho; it can also be used with a high chair, shopping cart or swing. It comes in a wide range of styles, (including Disney prints), and is made from a soft, breathable knit fabric. Better yet, it stretches to fit over almost any car seat, and has an opening at the top, which you can easily pull down to take a peek at baby. With over one million sold, and tons of five-star reviews, this cover is a winner in our book.

Next up is a multi-purpose cover by Copper Pearl. The Best of Pregnancy award-winning pick checks all the boxes from car seat cover to nursing shawl and infinity scarf. Plus, the fabric is super-stretchy, allowing it to work just about anywhere (including germ-covered shopping cart seats). The best part? The cover protects against rain, wind and hail, and is warm enough for winter yet lightweight enough for warm weather. It’s machine-washable, and folds into a small square that you can slip into a diaper bag when it’s not in use. Copper Pearl has dozens of styles and patterns to choose from, and even makes matching swaddles. Don’t believe the hype? This baby car seat cover has over 1,000 five-star reviews—wow!

Spring is that tricky transitional period, when the weather can flip-flop between sunny spells and sudden downpours. Luckily, this car seat cover can help shield baby from the elements. The dual-layer cover has a wind- and water-resistant outer shell and a plush, insulated lining for added warmth. Better yet, the stretchy cover fits snugly over most seats and has a wide zip-front window, so you can check on baby without removing or adjusting it.

It’s fine to forgo the use of a car seat cover in summer, as baby won’t need any extra layers to stay warm. But if you still want to protect baby from germs and pesky cheek-pinchers, this pick by Boppy is a safe bet. It’s made from a fast-drying material and is dual-sided, with breathable mesh on one side and a UPF 50+ knit fabric on the other. And like many of the best infant car seat covers, this flexible throw can be used as a nursing cover, infinity scarf and a barrier when baby sits in a restaurant highchair or shopping cart.

Baby car seat covers for fall and winter need a little extra padding to keep baby warm and cozy. But remember infants are liable to overheat, so always leave the front flaps open while riding in the car. This option from Skip Hop has a collar that can be closed to block out frigid wind, or flipped open and secured to the outer layer. Meanwhile, the roll-away front flap offers easy access to baby and zips-off completely for moments when you don’t need it. It also has a universal fit, thanks to an elasticated base that’ll stretch over almost any car seat model.

Last up on our list of the best baby car seat covers is this pick by 7AM Enfant. This winter bundler is suitable for use when temperatures dip as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind- and water-repellent outer shell has a soft thermal lining, to keep your precious cargo warm without the need for bulky layers. It zips down the front and has a large opening at the top, so baby can peek out of their cozy cocoon. Plus, the stretchy elastic base fits over any car seat.