Hands-Free Sun Protection for Babywearing Parents
Love babywearing outdoors, but struggle to protect your little one’s exposed delicate skin from the sun and other outdoor nasties?
Meet the Shady Baby Carrier Cover by Cosy Joey. A UPF50+ sun cover providing practical, fuss-free protection.
Our mission? To help you confidently explore the world together—sun, wind, mozzies, and all without worrying about burns or bites.
You take care of the fun, we’ll take care of the sun.
Why Parents Love It
“I absolutely love using the Shady Baby Cover! Highly recommend for any parents. As a new mum, navigating all the new hurdles, the sun is now one thing I don’t have to worry about when outside with my baby boy in the carrier. It’s been an essential item whether for a short stroll around the block or even a big hike. Not only protecting him from the sun, but also the wind without me constantly worrying if there is adequate airflow”
“The Shady Baby has been such a great addition for our family, especially with the strong QLD sun. The fabric is really light, breathable, and soft, and it’s super easy to pop over the carrier without fuss. I love that I can adjust it quickly and it stays in place while keeping up with my older kids. It’s such a relief knowing my baby’s little arms and legs are covered - no more fussing with awkward muslin wraps!”
“I highly recommend the Shady Baby to any babywearing parent! Great sun protection when using the carrier at the beach, park or outside with the family. It is easy to put on and fits perfectly over the carrier so I don’t have to constantly focus on tucking in a muslin wrap or worrying that a leg will slip out and burn without me realising. The material is breathable and is soft and comfortable so Bub can take a nap while being fully protected from the sun”
“I’m so glad I discovered the Shady Baby cover! It’s taken the stress out of outings with my little one as I know he’s protected from the sun and not overheating under a makeshift swaddle cover. It slips on in seconds, has a handy spot for my keys, and looks super cute too.”
Designed by a Mum Who’s Been There
Cosy Joey started with one of those “I’ll never forget it” mum-guilt moments. I was babywearing on a cloudy morning with a muslin wrap tucked around my 3 month old - and still came home to find her little legs were burnt from the sun.
That moment sparked the idea for the Shady Baby Carrier Cover - a way to protect our little ones from the sun in the carrier without giving up the adventures we love.
Meet our Signature Fabric - Sun Protection Powered by Zinc
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