Stroller fans, mosquito nets and the summer kit that matters

Summer with a stroller is mostly about heat and insects, and both have simple answers.

Covering a stroller makes it hotter

Draping a blanket over the hood to make shade traps air and raises the temperature inside considerably. It is the most common and most counterproductive habit.

Use the canopy and a purpose-made net, and keep air moving.

Clip-on fans do the real work

Moving air is what makes the difference on a still day. A rechargeable clip fan with a flexible arm can be aimed away from the face and still cool the seat.

Three speeds is plenty; the lowest setting is the one that gets used.

Fan safety

Mount it so the baby cannot reach the housing, and check the clamp on a firm part of the frame rather than fabric.

Enclosed-blade designs are the ones to choose for a stroller.

Mosquito nets

A fitted net with elastic stays put; a loose one becomes a hazard. Universal nets fit most strollers but check the depth of your hood.

Fine mesh is worth it — a coarse net stops very little.

Timing beats equipment

Avoiding the hottest hours does more than any accessory. Where that is not possible, shade plus airflow is the combination.

Check the back of the neck rather than hands to judge temperature.

Sunglasses actually stay on

Flexible frames with a strap are the only ones that survive a baby. Rigid frames are removed within seconds.

Polarised lenses matter near water and glass-fronted streets.

Storing it all

Fans and nets live in the stroller basket and get forgotten in October. Take them out before winter or the fan battery will be flat by spring.

Charge the fan before storing it.

Where this sits in the shop

Little Folks NYC groups its range into 8 sections, so it is usually quicker to start from the group than to scroll the whole shop. These are the ones with stock on the shelf right now:

Car Mirrors and Seats — 5 items
Feeding On The Go — 5 items
Stroller Accessories — 4 items
Air Travel — 3 items
Baby Monitors — 2 items
Sun and Weather — 1 item

If none of those is obviously right, the full shop lists everything on one page.

Four products that show the range

The least expensive way in: Retractable Diaper Bag Dispenser with 24 Lavender Scented Bags, Gray at $5.29. Listed with its own specification table, so the dimensions and what is in the box are on the page rather than in a description.

A step up from the basics: TRELC Portable Baby Airplane Bed & Seat Extender for Infants 1-8 Months at $12.99. Listed with its own specification table, so the dimensions and what is in the box are on the page rather than in a description.

A middle-of-the-range option: liuliuby Magnetic Phone Holder for Stroller & Golf Push Cart, 1 Count at $21.49. Listed with its own specification table, so the dimensions and what is in the box are on the page rather than in a description.

The most substantial option: Lusso Gear Airplane Tray Table Cover – Kids Travel Organizer with Snack & Toy Pockets at $32.99. Listed with its own specification table, so the dimensions and what is in the box are on the page rather than in a description.

Questions that come up with this

Are you open at weekends?
No — the shop runs Mon–Thu: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM · Sat–Sun: Closed and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Orders can be placed online any time.

How quickly do orders ship?
One to two business days to pack, then two to five business days in transit inside the United States.

What does shipping cost?
$5.25 per order, and free once the order reaches $42.00.

The FAQ page covers the rest.

What it costs

Across the 22 items currently listed, prices run from $5.29 to $32.99, with the middle of the range around $15.99. That spread is worth knowing before you start comparing, because the cheapest and dearest options here are usually not the same kind of product at all.

Shipping is a flat $5.95 per order and free once the order reaches $42.00, which is set out in full on the Shipping Policy page.

Coming in instead

Little Folks NYC is at 123 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010, open Mon–Thu: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM · Sat–Sun: Closed. If you would rather look at something before buying it, call +1 800-675-9669 and we will put it aside for you.

Anything already ordered can be followed on the order tracking page.

In short

Summer with a stroller is mostly about heat and insects, and both have simple answers. If you want to talk it through rather than read about it, +1 800-675-9669 reaches the shop during opening hours, and the contact page has everything else.