SnoozeShade Original: universal-fit sun and sleep shade for prams and carry cots, blocks 97%+ UV
SnoozeShade is the only range of sun and sleep shades approved by the INPAA (Infant & Nursery Products Alliance of Australia).
SnoozeShade Original is designed for babies who are lying flat in a pram or carry cot.
Made from better-than-breathable air-permeable mesh fabric that lets air flow freely, it blocks 97% of UV, rated Most Effective under the Australian shade fabric standard AS 4174, and helps them sleep soundly while you're out and about.
This award-winning sun and sleep shade attaches in seconds to any single-width pram or travel system with a hood.
SnoozeShade Original: universal-fit sun and sleep shade for prams and carry cots, blocks 97%+ UV
SnoozeShade is the only range of sun and sleep shades approved by the INPAA (Infant & Nursery Products Alliance of Australia).
SnoozeShade Original is designed for babies who are lying flat in a pram or carry cot.
Made from better-than-breathable air-permeable mesh fabric that lets air flow freely, it blocks 97% of UV, rated Most Effective under the Australian shade fabric standard AS 4174, and helps them sleep soundly while you're out and about.
This award-winning sun and sleep shade attaches in seconds to any single-width pram or travel system with a hood.
Why parents love SnoozeShade Original
SnoozeShade Original is designed for babies who are lying flat in a pram or carry cot.
It creates a comfortingly dark space that helps them nap on the go, while our air-permeable EziBreez® mesh lets air flow freely, so it's better than breathable.
It's the only pram and sleep shade range approved by the INPAA (Infant & Nursery Products Alliance of Australia), and it attaches to any single-width pram or stroller with a hood in seconds.
How we measure sun protection
We've recently updated the way we measure sun protection, after speaking directly with the experts at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Like most baby sun products, we've always quoted the UPF rating, and it's a genuine, independently tested result for our fabric. But there is now a more up-to-date standard.
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, at their government laboratory.
SnoozeShade Original's double layer of mesh blocks a minimum of 97% of UV, and is rated "Most Effective", the highest sun protection category there is.
"Most Effective" starts at 95%, so being rated a minimum of 97% means SnoozeShade Original meets ARPANSA's threshold for shade fabric that can provide all-day protection from solar UV.
🌞 It's not just summer
In Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, the UV index is 3 or above every single day of the year, not just in summer. NSW isn't far behind, at 3+ for at least 10 months. If you're used to thinking "it's hot, so I need shade," in Australia the number that actually matters is the UV index, not the temperature. Read more about SnoozeShade in Australia.
What it does
SnoozeShade Original works two ways, depending on whether your baby is awake or napping.
- Shade mode: attach it to the hood and handle to create an overhead canopy, shading your baby from the sun while they're awake.
- Snooze mode: cover the pram completely to create a dark, sleep-friendly space that blurs distractions and blocks 94% of light, helping your baby nap wherever you are.
A sleeping-baby emblem asks passers-by not to disturb your baby, and the sneak-a-peek zip lets you check on them without letting in light.
What it's ideal for
SnoozeShade Original is for any baby who is lying flat, whether that's in a pram, a carry cot, or a car seat used as part of a travel system. What matters is how your baby is positioned, not their age.
Once your little one is sitting up in the stroller seat, SnoozeShade Plus Extra is the better fit.
It fits any single-width pram or stroller with a hood, including jogging strollers, and works with most travel systems too.
Sun safety guidance for babies
Cancer Council Australia recommends that babies under 12 months are kept out of direct sunlight whenever the UV index reaches 3 or above. In Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, that's every single day of the year.
SnoozeShade makes that easy to put into practice: it creates shade wherever you are, without trapping heat the way a fully lowered pram hood can.
Safety and airflow
Safety came first when SnoozeShade was designed, and it still does. SnoozeShade is made from our air-permeable EziBreez® mesh, tested to rigorous air-permeability standards, so air flows freely even when it's fully closed.
- Blocks a minimum of 97% of UV, rated "Most Effective" under AS 4174, tested by ARPANSA.
- No toxic dyes or chemicals. Every component is tested to the same standards as a newborn toy.
- The only range of pram and sleep shades approved by INPAA, Australia's leading nursery safety authority.
- Trusted by over half a million families worldwide.
FAQs
Will it fit my pram or stroller?
Yes. It fits any single-width pram or stroller with a hood, including jogging strollers, and works with most travel systems too.
How much sun protection does it give?
SnoozeShade Original 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 SnoozeShade Original blocks a minimum of 97% of UV.
Why not just use the pram hood?
A fully lowered hood is usually thick, solid fabric built to keep rain out, not to let air through, so it can trap heat rather than protect your baby from it. Read more about why SnoozeShade is different.
Is it machine washable?
Yes. Machine wash at 30 degrees and tumble dry on low heat.
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Take me to the instructions pageWow !! Why isn't every baby shop in Australia selling these . It's a must to have in this sun and heat . Impressive delivery time too . Thank you snoozeshade for this epic shade x
Exactly as described best shades for your pram keeps out the sun kids are happy that's what you want lots sleeping in the shade
Love it. Super simple to attach to my Uppababy Cruz. Good quality construction and fabric, gives me peace of mind that bub is protected from the sun (and bugs) and not overheating. The peek window could be a little bigger but I do understand this would compromise the amount of shade! I have also had to be vigilant about closing the velcro when packing the shade up because the rough side can catch on the fabric and I worry about rips and pulls. Overall a very worthwhile purchase! Would recommend to anyone in search of a pram shade.
Keeps baby in the shade and safe from bugs
Easy to use, effective - what’s not to love. Great for summer but also year round as a blackout for naps on the go. Highly recommend!
