LittleLife Light-Up Car Mirror

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Adorable and entertaining remote-controlled mirror with lights & music to keep baby entertained while you drive Our research shows that the most common complaints about baby car mirrors are related to quality and durability. Inferior design and part quality can influence product safety, so parents are justified in their concerns. 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. Size – you will need to select a baby car mirror that is big enough for you to get a clear view of your baby. Many of the mirrors available have a wide view surface, which will help you to see your baby with ease. We expected the mirrors to perform exactly the same in our tests. That didn’t happen. A few were much more banged up than others, and some had ball joint come out or the mounting snap, while others like the Itomoro did not.

Getting the whole thing unboxed, the instructions read, and set up in the van took about 20 minutes. It can most easily be powered by the cigarette lighter, but there is also a wiring option to get power from the radio, or fuse box. Both of our vehicles have tinted windows to some degree which probably solved the problem. We will be testing sunshades soon, which are a good solution for sun protection and mirror quality. Mirrors for Forward-Facing Children We are not aware of any credible research on the safety of baby car seat mirrors. Nor are we aware of any statistics directly related to accidents involving baby car seat mirrors.

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Overall, the FITNATE LED Car Mirror is a great option for keeping an eye on your baby regardless of whether its light or dark. It isn’t the cheapest but the fact it comes with a lifetime guarantee is a clear indication of its high quality design. With an extra-large convex surface for a wide-angle view of your baby, the shatter-resistant mirror gives you and your baby a distortion-free view of each other Weight: Lightweight mirrors may be more likely to stay secured in the event of collision, and would be less dangerous even if they became a projectile object.

The features are easy to operate: Simply press the button on your remote control clips, and the raccoon's face lights up in colors that change every few seconds. Use the light solo or play soothing nursery songs like Brahms' Lullaby, which have a full, rich sound. You can use the remote to turn the volume down, an important feature since music and lights can be a driving distraction under some circumstances. 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? We mounted the mirrors on a vibration platform with much more substantial movement than a normal vehicle. None of the mirrors experienced much position change even in this exaggerated vibration environment. Baby mirror vibration testing Visibility 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 mirrorsIf you want an adorable baby-centric entertainment mirror that is as much fun for your little one as it is helpful for you, then look no further than the Brica Cruisin' Baby. This brightly colored forest-themed mirror gives your baby something to look at with an in-mirror light show that includes upbeat music or a sleepy lullaby depending on your needs. We like that the simple remote provides volume control, and we think little ones will find the lights soothing and entertaining, especially for nighttime drives. In our tests, this mirror stayed in place on the headrest, offered a clear image of the baby, and worked well with included batteries (hooray!). The mirror is constructed from shatter-resistant materials and glare-free LED lights to minimize driving distraction. Installation is also quite simple thanks to criss-crossing straps that can be secured to a headrest. The remote requires a lithium button cell battery (included), and the mirror needs four AAA batteries. Considering the affordable price tag and its high quality construction, the ONCO baby car mirror is by far the best all-round option. It provides a clear view of your baby, installs securely to the rear headrest with ease and it certainly won’t disappoint when compared to similar priced alternatives.

Baby car mirrors come in a range of sizes, some with larger mirrors than others so consider what size you need. If you're planning to use your car mirror for journeys near home you might want a large, wide-angle mirror. If you're traveling with limited luggage space, you may want to consider a compact design. Adjustable There’s no federal standardized testing for baby car mirrors. These devices are not scrutinized like car seats, which undergo rigorous testing before they can be sold in the United States. This might not seem like a big deal, but in the event of a crash, any additional object in a car could pose a safety risk. "Even if companies claim that their mirrors are 'crash tested,' there’s no standardized testing for these,” says Loeb. “We don’t know if that means that the straps hold up or that the plastic doesn’t break or that they land a certain way after a crash. It’s a designation meant to convey safety, but it doesn’t give us much actual information.” This is true even of mirrors made by car seat manufacturers.

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There are minor design differences in some of the mirrors. Most are 15 ounces but a few are 13 to 14 ounces. Some have a slightly different attachment mechanism between the mirror frame and baseplate. This mirror took us less than 2 minutes to unwrap and install in our van. The straps and clips slide and adjust easily. The mounting was easy to tighten to the headrest with a tug on each strap.