Best Stroller Footmuffs for Winter Walks

Providing optimal warmth and versatile features at a reasonable price, the JJ Cole Bundle Me Bunting Bag is our overall pick for best footmuff. It has a soft inner lining to keep your child warm in the winter, plus a nylon outer layer to keep your child dry when the elements strike. We also like that it has a removable hood to better control baby's temperature, depending on the weather.

Christine Mattheis, Group VP of Content & Brand Solutions at What to Expect, used the JJ Cole Bunting Bag with daughter Rose for two winters —first when she was between 3 and 7 months old, and again between 15 and 19 months — and found it was insulated well and easy to use. "We brought Rose out in the cold down to the single digits, and she always stayed toasty," Christine says. "It was very simple to install, and very easy to get her in and out of the stroller with the bunting bag."

Indeed, the ease of use is a highlight among parents, with many raving that the multiple access points — zippers on both sides and buttons on the front — make it easier to adjust if the weather changes during your walk. It includes three elastic straps, one at the top and two at the sides, that fit most strollers. It also comes with a removable back panel so you can ensure baby's back is flat against your stroller when strapping them in to prevent any sliding.

Another pro for parents: JJ Cole's bunting bag is machine washable. "It got super dirty every winter and we'd throw it in the wash at least a couple of times each season, especially after we had a big snow," Christine recalls.

Dimensions: ‎16 x 25 inches for small size; 18 x 35 inches for large size

Sizes: Infant and Toddler

Parents from cold, snowy areas of the country like Alaska, Ohio, and Minnesota rave about how warm the Skip Hop Winter Car Seat Cover keeps their infants. It comes with a roll away flap, which makes it easier to access baby and get them out of the car seat with minimal disturbance, should they fall asleep. Plus, there's no fabric added between your infant and the back of the car seat, so there's no slip risk. What makes this footmuff different, too, is its two layers, which allows for greater customization to make sure baby is comfortable. You can zip the front flap to keep baby extra warm and safe from the elements, or you can unzip it so baby's face is free while you walk, yet she's still cozy from the inner fleece lining. And, it's windproof and water-resistant for any windy or wet days you encounter.

Note that if baby falls asleep in her car seat, whether in the car or stroller, you should move her to a firm surface on her back as soon as possible, per the AAP. (And although there isn't a set amount of time on how long baby can sleep in the car seat in the car or stroller, don't let her sleep longer than necessary.) Before you get home where you can put her in her crib, keep a close eye to make sure she doesn't slump into a chin-to-chest position and that her nose or mouth are not covered.

Dimensions:‎ 3 x 27 x 16 inches

Size: Newborn to 12M

The 7AM Enfant Stroller Footmuff will last you for years, and not just because it's made of a durable water-repellent nylon. Thanks to the strategically placed zippers, you can adjust the length and width of the footmuff to accommodate your baby as she grows. It can easily, and comfortably fit your baby from 6 months to 4 years of age, making it worth the higher price tag in many parents' eyes.

Available in micro-fleece or plush lining, 7 AM Enfant's footmuff keeps baby warm no matter the temperature. Many community members felt the fantastic insulation is what makes it worth the splurge alone. But, if that's not enough, there are hook and loop attachments to allow it to fit most strollers. The water-repellent outer nylon layer will keep baby warm, and the machine-washable design means you can easily wash it when it gets dirty.

Dimensions: ‎‎17 x 38 for small size; 17 x 43 for medium size; 17 x 48 for large size

Sizes: 6M to 4T

The CozyMe Universal Winter Stroller is lightweight and versatile enough to comfortably fit inside an umbrella stroller. Many parents who reviewed this footmuff said it was quick and easy to set up, which would make it a great option if you plan on using it between more than one stroller. It's made to fit most strollers and features a durable exterior fabric that repels moisture, plus a weather strip to keep wind and cold air from sneaking in through the zipper. It also has additional helpful features that are great for the price, such as a foot area you can zip open separately to take baby's shoes on and off, plus bright reflective strips to increase safety if used when the sun goes down early in winter.

Dimensions: ‎38.5 x 19 x 2 inches

Size: One size

The Orzbow Warm Bunting Bag is an affordable footmuff that doesn't sacrifice warmth or functionality. Coming in at $46, it's lined with coral velvet, a soft, plush fabric that many parents attest to keeping their children warm even in the coldest weather. It also includes a variety of handy features, such as a middle zipper for easily taking baby in and out. And, because it zips in both directions, you can just unzip the bottom for quick diaper changes or putting on baby's shoes. 

Dimensions: 18 x 14 inches; 40 x 22 inches

Sizes: Small, Large

The Thule Stroller Footmuff is perfect for parents who live in cold climates and need to keep baby warm on winter walks. With insulation from a soft fleece lining and adjustable hood, this Thule footmuff will keep even the chillest of temperatures out and make sure baby is snug inside. Even parents in snowy areas like Alaska and New England raved about how warm their babies were in this footmuff! And, although it's a great insulted footmuff, it also is easy to let air inside with the zipper on each side to keep baby from overheating. We also like that it's machine-washable to easily clean off any dirt from outside.

The Thule footmuff is compatible with any five-point harness systems, too, so it should work with most strollers. Parents also said they liked the roominess of the footmuff to fit baby as she grows.

Dimensions: ‎25.28 x 19.88 x 4.88 inches

Sizes: One size