It can be difficult to resist the temptation to pull over at the sound of every stirring noise from your baby. As a parent, you want to know that everything is alright while being a safe driver on the road. When you’re with your baby, it’s likely you'll rarely have your eyes off them which is why baby car mirrors are essential for any parent when travelling in the car. Another baby car mirror that comes with the desirable LED lighting is by the FITNATE brand. Unlike the Munchkin alternative above, it has a more subtle design that maximize the view of your baby on the rear seat. We had no problem getting most of the mirrors tightly strapped to the headrest. This was true both in the vehicle and on our testing stand. Installation Time We spoke with Hill about what to look for in baby car seat mirrors. Per her advice, the mirrors on this list:

Many people complain about not being able to see through their mirrors with bright sunlight shining through the windows. Although we tested with sunlight, it didn’t have any effect for us. DARVIQ baby car mirror Straps: Straps that attach both horizontally and vertically ensure the mirror stays where you position it, even if you hit bumpy roads. The benefits of monitoring your child need to be weighed against the potential distraction risk to determine whether buying a baby mirror is a wise choice. How We Tested and a mirror that lights up via remote control so you can keep an eye on your little one while driving at night, or entertain them with one of the four light settings. All the regular mirrors could be installed in less than 5 minutes and most took under 3 minutes. The video cameras ranged from 11 to 21 minutes.We found the mirrors with smoother, silkier straps were easier to tighten than those with straps made with a coarser weave. As examples, the Lusso, Brica 360 and Shynerk SH-M-01 had smooth straps, and the Onco, Skip Hop and DARVIQ had coarse straps, while Britax was somewhere in between. Skip Hop coarse weave, left, Lusso fine weave, right. Strap Tightness Safety is a primary consideration when choosing a baby car mirror. So, selecting a mirror that is made from shatterproof materials is essential. Many of the mirrors that are available are made from strong acrylic to ensure that they are shatterproof and Baby car mirrors are available with a remote control night light built-in to the mirror to make it easy to see your baby when driving in the dark. The addition of a night light can also provide additional reassurance to your baby when travelling in the All the mirrors move if you pull on them or bump into them with too much force. This is difficult to avoid when you are taking your baby in and out of a rear-facing car seat, and when you have older children climbing in the car.

Our Editor’s Choice award and top recommendation go to the Britax Baby Car Mirror. It performed best overall in our battery of tests. Strap attachments: Since you can't actually crash-test the mirror yourself, you'll need to use your best judgement about whether or not it will be able to withstand the force of an impact. "You want to find the most securely connected mirror you can — ideally straps that go around the headrest horizontally as well as over it vertically, [secured] either with strong Velcro or clips that could hopefully hold up to the forces of a crash," says Loeb.

Adorable and entertaining remote-controlled mirror with lights & music to keep baby entertained while you drive Musical baby car mirrors keep your baby entertained on the go. The music should help to keep your baby entertained and soothe them while you travel, making your journey a calmer experience. Wide-angle baby car mirrors The Rohent monitor held firm in our strike test which is encouraging. We haven’t used it long enough to know whether the suction strength will decrease over time. Although some people have complained about straps loosening, they stayed tight for us and can be tightened further with a single-handed pull. A simple baby mirror that gets the job done better than some of the flimsier competition in our lineup

Usually attached to a car seat head, baby car mirrors offer a wide-angle view of your baby’s rear-facing car seat so you can keep a close eye on how your baby is doing at those times you need a bit of reassurance while driving. This is where baby car mirrors come in handy - so that you can always keep safety at the front of your mind for both you and your baby, even when your baby eventually grows out of a seat. What types of baby car mirror are there? Keeping eyes on your baby is a top priority when driving. But doing it safely is critical. Here are a few things you should look for when choosing your baby car mirror:

Remote activate the four LED colour settings on this shatter-resistant, glare-free baby car mirror to view or entertain your baby at night.