PRE-ORDER SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe: premium sun and sleep shade and mosquito net for buggies and pushchairs

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Why parents love SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe

Parents love SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe because it gives little ones in the stroller seat reliable sun protection and an easy way to nap on the go, with one feature no other shade has: it is whisper-quiet to open and close.

The Deluxe fastens with the only baby-safe certified poppers in the world, so there is no ripping sound to wake a sleeping baby, just a soft, gentle pop. It is the version parents choose for noise-sensitive little ones. It is made from premium EziBreez® air-permeable mesh, structured with a black inner layer and a silver-grey outer: lightweight, beautifully made, and better than breathable, because the mesh is tested to rigorous air-permeability standards.

What it does

SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe works two ways, depending on whether your child is awake or napping.

• Shade mode: the single-layer black inner panel lets your child see out while blocking 87% of UV, plus wind, light rain, chill and insects. Ideal for everyday strolls, school runs and days out.
• Snooze mode: add the silver-grey outer snooze panel and secure it with the quiet baby-safe poppers to create a darker, distraction-free space that blocks up to 94% of light and up to 97% of UV, helping your little one nap wherever you are.

A discreet sleeping-baby emblem quietly asks passers-by not to disturb your little one, and the sneak-a-peek zip lets you check on them without letting light in. Both panels roll up and tuck neatly into the integrated front pocket when you are not using them.

What it's ideal for

SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe is for any child who is in the stroller seat, whatever their age. What matters is the seat, not how old they are. If your little one is in the stroller seat, this is the shade for them. If they are lying flat in a carrycot or pram, that is what the Original is for.

It fits any single-width pram, pushchair or jogging stroller with a hood, including popular frames like the Babyzen YoYo, Bugaboo, iCandy and UppaBaby. It also works on tandems (one per seat) and some side-by-side double buggies, depending on the frame.

Many families use it for years. Cara, the inventor of SnoozeShade, used hers on and off until her daughter was five, for naps on holiday, long days out and evenings in busy restaurants.

Why shade matters

The World Health Organization advises seeking shade once the UV index reaches 3 or above. In the UK that often means most of the day from April to September, and UV passes through cloud and reflects off concrete, water, sand and even snow, so a child can be exposed even when it feels cool.

Parasols and canopies rarely cover a child fully and do nothing about reflected UV. That's why SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe, made with our EziBreez® mesh, blocks up to 97% of UV across the top and sides, which is where the sun actually reaches a child in a stroller seat, helping keep your little one safe under the sun wherever your day takes you. The single-layer front panel lets them see out and blocks 87%, and that is the direction the sun is least likely to come from.

How we measure sun protection

We've recently updated the way we measure sun protection, on the advice of experts in the field.

Like most baby sun products, we've always quoted the UPF rating, and it's a genuine, independently tested result for our fabric. But times have changed and a new standard has developed.

UPF is a clothing standard, written for fabric worn against the skin. There is now a standard written specifically for shade fabrics: the Australian standard AS 4174, which gives a UVE rating, short for Ultraviolet Effectiveness. That standard is what we have chosen to embrace moving forward, and every SnoozeShade is tested to it by ARPANSA, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, at their government laboratory.

🏅 SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe is rated Most Effective, the highest sun protection category there is. Most Effective starts at 95%, and the Plus Deluxe blocks up to 97% of UV.

How it helps toddlers and preschoolers sleep

Toddlers are alert, easily overstimulated and far too interested in the world to want to switch off, which makes naps on the go hard. Pop on the snooze panel and it creates a calm, shady cocoon that blurs distractions and helps them wind down, like a sensory reset from movement, light and noise.

It is especially loved on holidays, days out and during travel, because it heads off overtiredness before it starts. Many parents tell us it has become part of their child's nap routine, a cue that it is time to sleep even in a new place.

Why daytime naps matter (even for older children)

It is a myth that only babies need naps. Most toddlers and many preschoolers still benefit from daytime sleep, especially during growth spurts, travel or starting nursery. Sleep supports brain development, mood and behaviour, and overtired children are more prone to tantrums, fussy eating and broken nights.

Even the occasional nap on a long day out is worth having, and SnoozeShade makes those easier to get.

Why SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe was invented

SnoozeShade started with a simple idea: help babies sleep safely and comfortably in their pram wherever they are. The Original was made for newborns lying flat, but as babies grow and move into the stroller seat, they need something different: a single-layer front panel to see out while awake, and a snooze panel to block distractions at naptime.

The Deluxe came about for one specific reason. Parents kept telling us they had woken their baby simply by opening the shade, so we created a version that fastens with quiet baby-safe poppers. No ripping sound, so you can peek in or close up without that tell-tale noise that ends a nap.

It also shades the eyes and skin of babies who will not keep sunglasses on, and it doubles as a built-in insect and mosquito net, so there is no need to pack a separate one. And while your little one can see out, others find it hard to see in, which helps an overstimulated toddler settle. We manage all of this without any chemical treatments or coatings.

Safety and airflow

Safety came first when SnoozeShade was designed, and it still does.

You may have seen advice warning against covering a pram, and that advice is worth taking seriously. It is about covers that trap heat and restrict airflow. SnoozeShade is the opposite: it is made from EziBreez® air-permeable mesh, tested to rigorous air-permeability standards and shown to let air flow freely even when fully closed. There is no sealed air chamber and no greenhouse effect, just constant airflow supported by natural convection. On very hot days, push your pram hood back slightly, not all the way, so warm air can rise and escape through the mesh, and add a pram fan for extra comfort.

The safety details that matter:

• Made from EziBreez® mesh: air-permeable, blocks up to 97% of UV with both panels, and gentle enough that even a newborn could breathe against it.
• Fastens with the only baby-safe certified poppers in the world, with no long straps, toggles, magnets or buttons, so nothing that could pose a choking, strangulation or entrapment risk.
• No toxic dyes or chemicals. Every part is tested to the same standards as a newborn toy, including heavy metals and flammability.
• The only range of pram and sleep shades approved by INPAA, the Infant and Nursery Products Alliance of Australia, the country's leading nursery safety authority.
• Trusted by over half a million families and recommended by sleep consultants, safety experts and health professionals worldwide.

We have run 24-hour in-pram heat tests with data loggers and found no temperature build-up, and parents in hot climates like Australia, the UAE and Southern Europe have used SnoozeShade safely since 2010.

☀️ Top tip for warm weather

For extra comfort in hot weather, pair your SnoozeShade with a portable pram fan. It keeps air moving and helps your baby stay comfortable in warm weather.

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FAQs

Will it fit my buggy, pushchair or stroller?

Yes. It fits any single-width buggy, pushchair, travel stroller or jogging stroller with a hood, including frames like the Babyzen YoYo, Bugaboo, iCandy and UppaBaby. It also works on tandems and some side-by-side doubles, depending on the frame. Not sure about yours? Send us a message and we'll check.

How much sun protection does it give?

SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe is rated Most Effective, the highest sun protection category there is under the Australian shade fabric standard AS 4174. It's tested by ARPANSA, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. Most Effective starts at 95%, and the Plus Deluxe blocks up to 97% of UV. The single-layer see-out front panel blocks 87%.

What's the difference between the Plus Deluxe & Plus Extra?

We get that question a lot, so we have written this blog post to answer it. In short, the Deluxe uses our quiet baby-safe poppers and a premium silver-grey outer mesh, making it the pick for noise-sensitive babies. Both are rated Most Effective, the highest sun protection category under the Australian shade fabric standard AS 4174.

Why poppers instead of straps?

The Deluxe uses the only baby-safe certified poppers in the world. They open and close with a soft, quiet pop rather than the ripping sound of hook-and-loop, so you are far less likely to wake a sleeping baby. It is the version we recommend for noise-sensitive little ones.

Can I use it with my stroller seat reclined?

Absolutely. It works whatever position your seat is in.

Do I need to leave it on all the time?

Not at all. It folds down into a free storage pouch that slips into your changing bag or buggy basket.

Can I wash it?

Yes. Machine wash at 30 degrees, then hang to dry or tumble dry on a low heat. It dries quickly, so it is ready to use again fast.

🎥 Top tips for fitting SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe

Make sure you're getting the best fit by watching these short videos. Start off attaching your SnoozeShade in the quickest way to get the best fit - these clips will help you get it right in seconds.

SnoozeShade Plus Deluxe fits any single-width pram or pushchair with a hood and takes just seconds to attach. Watch our quick demo videos below or follow the tips to get the perfect fit first-time.

▶️ Before you begin – watch these quick tips!

Before you watch any detailed fitting demos, check out these short clips. They’ll help you avoid the most common fitting issues and get the best from your SnoozeShade right away:

💡 You don’t need to use all the straps

🚫 Avoid using top straps first

👀 Don’t block the sneak-a-peek zip

🔗 How to attach straps correctly

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