The best infant mirrors for cars are those that do not obstruct the driver’s view, allowing the driver and baby to arrive safely. It’s common for parents or caregivers who are driving to want to monitor infants riding in the backseat. The driver can make sure the baby is safe and also give her a quick smile while in transit. The safest infant mirrors for cars are those that don’t take up much space and -- if they fall or become unattached from their mountings -- won't hurt the driver or baby.
One Step Ahead is an online retailer that provides infant and child products from multiple manufacturers. It tests all products it sells and sometimes designs products of its own to meet its standards for safety, convenience and affordability. The Secure View Mirror is one such product tested and offered by One Step Ahead. The Secure View Mirror has been crash-tested and has proven to be reliable in adhering well to a car’s existing rear-view mirror. The mirror has a pivoting hinge that allows drivers to adjust the mirror left, right, up or down to achieve a desirable angle. It moves independently of the rear-view mirror so that the driver can maintain a constant focus on the traffic behind him and check on baby in the back at the same time. The mirror has safety features that include an unbreakable mirror and a soft, molded frame. At 2.25 inches square, the mirror’s viewing ares is adequate and yet small enough not to disrupt the driver’s field of vision in the front windshield.
The Easy View Back Seat Mirror made by Sunshine Kids is another mirror that is safe and unobtrusive. It is positioned in the back of the car as opposed to in the front on the rear-view mirror. The mirror attaches to a headrest in the back seat and is adjustable up to 360 degrees so that it can swivel for an ideal view of the infant. Drivers can adjust the position of the mirror in the backseat before driving, while the car is stationary, to align the mirror with both baby and the rearview mirror so that one quick glance in it is all that’s necessary. Once positioned properly, drivers will not have to adjust the rea-rview mirror or the backseat mirror to see babies riding in the back. The mirror offers additional safety features, such as unbreakable reflective material, has been crash tested and is assured to remain safe, even during an accident. Since the mirror attaches to the headrest, it will not impair the driver’s vision through the car’s rear window.
Another back seat option for infant car mirrors is the See Baby Soft Mirror made by Safety First. This mirror offers a wider viewing frame that measures up to 10.5 inches in diameter. A soft padding frames the mirror and measures 11 inches wide by 13.5 inches long. As with the other products mentioned, this mirror has been crash tested for safety and features an unbreakable mirror, a cushioned fabric frame and polyester attachment pad. The mirror attaches to a backseat headrest and has an internal wire frame that allows the mirror to bend for a close fit with the headrest. A slip hook and loop strap helps keep the mirror in place and prevents shifting while driving. The mirror can be adjusted to move left or right and up or down to get the ideal angle. Once set, it does not have to be readjusted often to keep baby in view.
