10 Stroller Footmuffs to Keep Your Baby Warm On the Coldest Winter Walks, According to a Mom of Two

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

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 well-insulated 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 quality many parents mention. Most rave about the multiple access points — zippers on both sides and buttons on the front — make it a breeze to adjust if the weather changes during your walk. The footmuff 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 remains flat 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.

Parents from cold, snowy areas of the country like Alaska, Ohio and Minnesota love how warm and cozy the Skip Hop Winter Car Seat Cover keeps their infants. Technically a car seat cover, this product also functions as a footmuff if you have a travel system; it comes with a roll-away flap, which makes it easier to get baby out of a car seat with minimal disturbance. Plus, there's no extra fabric between your baby and the back of the car seat, reducing slip risk. 

The two layers also make this footmuff unique. You can zip the front flap to keep your little one extra warm and protected from the elements or unzip it so their face is free on a walk . Plus, it's windproof and water-resistant for any windy or wet days.

Just remember that if your baby falls asleep in the car seat — whether in the car or stroller —you should move her to a firm, safe sleep space (like a crib, bassinet or playard) and place them on their 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, it’s best not to let her sleep longer than necessary.) Before you get home, keep a close eye to make sure she doesn't slump into a chin-to-chest position and that their nose or mouth aren’t covered.

The 7AM Enfant Stroller Footmuff will last 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 a growing baby. It can easily and comfortably fit a little one anywhere from 6 months to 4 years of age, making it a splurge-worthy investment in many parents' eyes — especially if you anticipate having multiple children.

Available in micro-fleece or a plush lining, 7 AM Enfant's footmuff keeps baby warm no matter the temperature. Many What to Expect community members reported that the fantastic insulation justifies the higher price tag alone. But, if that's not enough, there are also hook and loop attachments that allow it to fit most strollers. The water-repellent outer nylon layer will keep your baby warm, while the machine-washable design means you can easily add it to your laundry pile when it gets dirty.

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 with more than one stroller. Other noteworthy features include a durable exterior fabric that repels moisture, and a weather strip to keep wind and cold air from sneaking in through the zipper. There’s even a zippable foot area to easily take baby’s shoes on and off, as well as bright reflective stirps to increase safety if used when the sun goes down early in winter. For all of these amenities, I think it’s more than reasonably priced. 

The Orzbow Warm Bunting Bag is an affordable footmuff that doesn't sacrifice warmth or functionality. Coming in at just $50, it's lined with a soft, plush velvet that many parents say successfully keeps their little ones warm, even in the coldest weather. This footmuff also includes a variety of handy features, such as a middle zipper that makes it easy to take baby in and out. And, because it zips in both directions, you can just remove the bottom for quick diaper changes or putting on baby's shoes. 

The Thule Stroller Footmuff earned praise from parents who live in snowy areas like Alaska and New England for keeping their little ones warm on winter walks. The secrets: the soft fleece lining and adjustable hood.

But even though it’s extremely well-insulated, this footmuff comes with side zippers to prevent overheating. I also like that it's machine-washable, which reviewers say makes it easy to remove dirt from the exterior fabric.

The Thule footmuff is compatible with any five-point harness systems, so it should work with most strollers. (The AAP says the stroller you buy should always have a five-point harness for safety.) Parents also like the roominess of the footmuff — it’s one size, which gives baby room to grow without ever bunching uncomfortably.

If you live somewhere that experiences particularly snowy winters, you can’t go wrong with the L.L.Bean Snow Bunting. This company knows a thing or two about winter outerwear, and the brand’s stroller footmuff is designed with the same highly durable shell as its camping bags — so you know it’s legit. Parents appreciate the cozy shearling interior, removable top cover and hood and back snaps that are compatible with most stroller brands like Bob and Uppababy. At 40 inches long, this footmuff is also roomier than many others on the market (one parent says it still fits their 3-year-old).

At $170, the UPPAbaby CozyGanoosh Footmuff is undeniably on the more expensive side. But parents with UPPAbaby strollers (such as the Vista, Cruz, Ridge, Minu or RumbleSeat accessory), swear it’s worth the investment. Not only is it extremely soft and warm, thanks to luxurious fleece lining, but it can grow with your little one. The foot barrier has a zip-out extension that instantly creates extra legroom for bigger babies and toddlers. “Keeps baby warm even on frigid Chicago winter days near the lake,” writes one What to Expect parent. “It’s perfect in the spring too because I don’t have to fuss with putting extra clothes on baby for a walk, I just use the Ganoosh and a long sleep shirt and he’s perfectly cozy!” 

There’s no question that the Bugaboo Footmuff will keep your little one warm during cold-weather walks. But the beauty of its design is that it’s equally useful year-round and in all types of weather: The material is soft and breathable enough to use both in winter storms or cooler spring and autumn mornings; there’s a handy two-way zipper and dual side opening; and the exterior is water-repellent. The unique cocoon design shields your baby’s head from the elements, plus reflective safety details alert passersby when walking at night. Parents also appreciate the sleek design and gorgeous color options. While it’s perfect for most Bugaboo strollers (aside from the Ant), the design works with most other brands, too.

If you have the Babyzen YOYO, the brand’s stroller footmuff — while on the pricier side — is excellent. I used this stroller footmuff with my two sons spanning four winters, and found it extremely easy to get on and off. It’s also surprisingly lightweight (though still very warm, thanks to a cozy sherpa interior) and durable. Footmuffs get surprisingly dirty, especially when you start using them with a toddler, but this one held up well to countless washes. The footmuff rolls up into a little storage bag, making it a breeze to take with you when traveling or store during the warmer months when you don’t need it. I also appreciated that you could fold up the YOYO while the footmuff was still attached.