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Car Essentials Starter Kit (Mirror, Car Seat Protector, Sun Shades)

Rated 4 out of 5
37 Reviews|, 3 Answered Questionsor
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59.99
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Overview

Description

This Sprucely bundle comes with Back Seat Mirror, Sun Shades (2-Pack) and Car Seat Protector, usually sold separately.

Back Seat Mirror

This driving essential is all about peace of mind. The large, shatter-resistant mirror pivots 360 degrees so you can get the just-right angle to see baby in your rear-view mirror. It’s easy to install on adjustable headrests, and durable straps keep the mirror secure.

Sun Shades (2-Pack)

These Sun Shades protect baby from UVA/UVB rays while still allowing for visibility out the window. The shades attach easily with suction cups and clips for a secure and adjustable fit. When not in use, push the side button to retract the shade.

Car Seat Protector

Sprucely’s Car Seat Protector has an adjustable headrest strap for a secure fit and an anti-slip mesh back to keep the protector firmly in place. It helps keep your back seat clean and free from indentations. Two mesh pockets also come in handy for snacks and little toys.

Sprucely is a Babylist-exclusive brand offering essential functional products designed to simplify everyday moments with baby, from car rides to bottle cleaning and diaper changes to clothing storage.

What we love about it

A curated bundle with three parent-favorite car accessories.

Details

Back Seat Mirror

  • 10” x 6.9” x 2.7”
  • Easy to install on adjustable headrests
  • Durable straps
  • Wipe clean with a damp cloth

Sun Shades (2-Pack)

  • 2-pack
  • Approx. 16.8” x 19.1”
  • Mount only on the inside of a vehicle
  • Wipe clean with damp cloth

Car Seat Protector

  • 18.9” x 48.4”
  • Durable oxford fabric: 100% polyester
  • Fits most vehicles
  • Surface wash and air dry
  • Sprucely is exclusive to Babylist

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3 Questions
Was this crash tested? Our fire department just told us to not use this item until we can verify.

No, this car seat protector has not been crash tested.

Return item?

Returns are free! Please visit our Help Center for our full return policy or reach out to a Happiness Hero via email or chat.

Would a car seat pass a safety inspection with this installed beneath it?

You'll want to consider the installation instructions of your car seat manufacturer. Some brands allow the use of mats, towels, and blankets under the seat. Others do not. You'll also want to do your own tightness test (installing the car seat with the protector first, and then reinstalling without the protector to test if the car seat now moves more than an inch.)

Customer reviews

37 Ratings
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37 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 46% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 32% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 5% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 11% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 5% of reviewers

1-10 of 37 Reviews
Rated 2 out of 5
Apr 2, 2025
Disappointing
Super disappointed by this set. The mirror is fine as well as the seat protector (though our car seat base is incompatible with a seat protector, so consider this before buying). The main reason for my two stars is that neither of the window shades will stay attached to the windows. The suction cups were bent based on how they were stuffed in their box and no matter what I do they won't go back to their corrected shape and work. Highly suggest going with a different option.
Rated 2 out of 5
Jan 5, 2025
Cheap
Cheap and disappointing set. The only useful pieces are the mirror and seat protector. The window shades didn’t work properly. The shades wouldn’t stay suctioned to the window, which was dangerous considering it could fall and hit my baby while driving.
Rated 2 out of 5
Dec 12, 2024
My mirror is missing a clasp so I can’t use it.
Rated 2 out of 5
Dec 6, 2024
Ok except for window shades
The car seat protector and the mirror are great, but the window shades will not stay stuck to the windows. Be careful because it could fall off the window from poor suction and fall onto your baby in their car seat.
Rated 4 out of 5
Dec 4, 2024
Good idea minus the shades
Everything worked well except the sun shades..makes me sad since I bought two of them. The sun shades absolutely do not stay up
Rated 4 out of 5
Oct 6, 2024
Convenient
I like the convenience of this kit and it was very giftable. I have had no issues with it except for the sun shades. They're a little small and don't want to stay on.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 15, 2024
Love!
Love! Absolute must have! Made extremely well!
Rated 1 out of 5
Mar 4, 2024
This seems very cheaply made and I couldn’t fit the Nuna car seat base on with it in place. Wouldn’t recommend
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 13, 2024
Oh Baby!
I’m a mother of four, so when I was sent the Sprucely Car Essentials Starter Kit as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, I was excited because my youngest is currently in a rear facing car seat and I really needed a new set up! First, the protective mat saves your seats from deep indentation and damage that can be caused by the car seat base and weight of the car seat and baby/toddler. Big thumbs up for the durable material and quality of this piece provided in the set. The mirror is fantastic as it pivots easily so that you can adjust your view of your child while also being extra wide (wider than another brand I’ve used for my now 3 year old, and other two older children). I do wish the sun shades had a bit more coverage on both sides, but the quality was thicker and sturdier than the brand that was previously in my car. Another bonus of this shade that I noticed, is that it actually remains suctioned to the window, so overall I prefer to use Sprucely’s now. I also like that the coloring of all 3 pieces are very black black, so they all blend right in with the rest of my car’s interior and look sleek. I’m really happy I was able to try this for my little one and would certainly recommend to other parents who care about durability, functionality and style!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 12, 2024
Best baby car accessories ever owned!
Thank you to Stellar Panel for blessing me with this opportunity to test these free baby car accessories!

Sprucely Baby Car Mirror: This mirror was definitely better than other brands because I could tilt the mirror to see baby from any angle especially from the passenger seat. I had just replaced the old mirror to test this one. The old mirror was such a hassle because i had to pretty much turn around and get on my knee see baby from the passenger.

Sprucely window Shade: I hadn’t bought one for years because the other brands use to fall off with the generic suction cups. This sprucely suction cups feels thicker but It does fall off once in a while because I have aftermarket tint on my windows. Adding a little water to the cups before suctioning them to the window makes them stick better. The material feels much more thick and less like paper thats going to rip when i pull it down. The button is much sturdier than the other brand that use to get stuck every time i retract the shade.

Sprucely leather seat mat: The mat grips to my leather seats really well. I also love how they made grooves where the seat belt needs to buckle. I have the carseat that converts into a stroller so the Sprucely mat give my seat extra coversge from the wheels especially on rainy days!

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