When it's cold outside, pushing a pram or buggy means your hands turn to ice very quickly, so you may need a pair of pram hand muffs. They help to keep those hands nice and toasty stop your fingers from turning blue as you’re pushing your newborn around the block for the third time in a day, trying to get them to drift off to sleep before you lose a finger to frostbite.
Just like buggy liners and sunshades, a pram hand muff is a useful accessory for your pushchair. It's basically a big glove that covers both your hands while you push your pram. It attaches to the handles of the pram and keeps you toasty warm. Once you’ve tried a hand muff in the depths of winter, you’ll wonder how you ever coped without one.
So, why not just wear gloves? Using pram hand muffs means your hands are instantly free to help baby, rather than wrestling to get gloves off to grab a dummy or wipe away a tear. Plus, you won’t lose your gloves on a walk when you’ve got a hand muff. (Top tip: they’re also pretty good for supermarket trolleys – but we can’t guarantee you won’t get a few funny looks).
The best pram hand muffs at a glance
•Best sheepskin pram hand muffs: Stokke Stroller Mittens - View offer on Stokke
•Best affordable pram hand muffs: Maxi-Cosi Handlebar Gloves - View offer on Amazon
The products we have chosen and recommended to you in our guide have been hand-selected by our mum-testers and our Mother&Baby shopping experts, who have spent hours investigating and researching pram hand muffs. The combination of testing by real-life mums and the knowledge of our in-house experts ensures we recommend only the best products. Plus, we’d never recommend ones we don’t believe in.
The best pram hand muffs 2024
Best sheepskin pram hand muffs
www.stokke.com
Description
Looking for a muff alternative? These mittens from Stokke individually attach to your pushchair handle. They have super soft sheepskin trims and a fleece lining. They’re water repellent too, so your hands will stay dry if there’s a sudden shower. As they’re mittens, not a muff, they are a little more fiddly to get your hands out of than the others on our list, but not a lot. They are the most expensive on our list by far, but you are paying for real sheepskin - that's the big difference.
One parent review said: "I bought them for my son and daughter-in-law! They are very happy for them."
Pros
- PFC-free
- Water-repellent fabrics
Cons
- Some parents may not feel comfortable with having real sheepskin trims
Best handmade pram muffs
hUDOMAwww.etsy.com
Description
Available in black, grey, or blue, these award-winning pram gloves by hUDOMA are a favourite of celebs, including Kate Lawler, Louise Lytton, and Portia Jett. They have a water-resistant outer layer, and soft plush white faux fur lining and are easy to use, attach, and remove in seconds.
Pros
- Universal fit, one-size glove
- Adjustable fit and easy to use
Cons
- Not the most affordable option
Best affordable pram hand muffs
Description
A brand that we know and love, these Maxi-Cosi hand muffs are a winter must-have. There are separate compartments for each hand, and the lining is soft and warm. It’s easy to fit onto the handlebars; wrap it around and secure using the poppers.
One parent review said: "Omg so lovely and warm. I’m so pleased I purchased them."
Pros
- Can be machine-washed
- Affordable price
Cons
- Plain design compared to others
Best pram mittens with buttons
Description
An affordable option, this universal stroller hand muff attaches quickly to your pushchair handlebars with poppers. The fleece lining keeps your hands warm, while the outer material is waterproof.
One parent review said: "I absolutely love these especially for the price. I have a single handlebar pushchair and a double handle stroller and they work perfectly with both! Lovely and cosy too! So happy I don’t have to keep fiddling around taking gloves on and off all the time on a walk."
Pros
- Machine washable at 30 degrees
- Attaches via push buttons
Cons
- Some parent reviewers mention they found the poppers a little bit hard to do up at times
Best fleece-lined pram hand muff
www.furcoatnonappies.com
Description
Recommended by mum, Jayne King, in our MumTribe Facebook group, this double hand muff will keep your hands protected through the coldest of winter walks. It has a luxurious faux fur trim, with a fleece lining, and the material outer comes in six different colours. The company is family-run, started by ‘self-confessed pram addict Yvonne’ who wanted to find fun, stylish accessories for her baby’s pram.
Pros
- Showerproof quilted outer material
- Super soft
Cons
- As they are handmade to order, they may take longer to arrive than other pram muffs
FAQs
How can I keep my baby warm in the pram during winter?
As well as looking for ways to keep yourself warm during those frosty, cold weather walks, you need to make sure your baby stays nice and toasty inside their pram. Here are some tips, with a little help from NCT, on how to keep your baby warm in the pram during winter.
Use a multi-layered approach: If you're going to be nipping in and out of houses, shops or cafés while on your walk, then adding and removing layers is the way to go to regular their temperature. Check what you are wearing and put your little one in one more layer than yourself. So, if you're in a shirt, jumper and jacket, your baby might need a vest, sleepsuit, jumper and a winter coat. Remember, just as it's important to layer up to go outside, you also need to layer down inside as it's important to make sure your baby doesn't overheat.
Cover heads and hands: It's especially important to keep your baby's head warm in winter, so be sure to dress them in a wholly or insulated hat. The ones that cover their ears and cheeks are a great idea for maximum warmth and adorability. Mittens for hands are good too, although you may have trouble getting your baby to keep them on. It's worth persevering, but remember, little hands can also be tucked under blankets. The most important thing is that your baby's body and head are wrapped up well to keep the warmth from escaping.
Keep it natural: Baby clothes with natural fibres, like cotton and wool, are great for winter and help to maintain body heat. They're comfy, warm, gentle on the skin, and let the skin breathe.
Keep them comfy: Choose clothes that allow your baby to move their arms and legs as easily as possible. And watch for potentially annoying zips right up by their neck. Your little one might prefer a couple of soft, lined cardigans rather than a big stiff coat.
Ensure they stay dry: Rain covers for buggies and strollers are invaluable in winter – not only do they keep your baby nice and dry, but they also provide extra warmth. If you’re using a sling or carrier, a good-sized umbrella will do the trick nicely too.
What should my baby wear in cold weather?
If you're wondering what type of layers your little one should wear on their winter walker, we're here to help. When dressing your baby for winter, you'll want to consider items like snowsuits, hats, mittens, snow boots, and thermal layers such as vests, tops and leggings.
Lily Anderson is a Deputy Commercial Content Editor at Bauer Media, where she writes about and reviews products for titles like Mother&Baby, Heat, Closer, What’s the Best and Yours.