The 23″ length worked fairly well for my sons from age 1 through age 6. These ponchos are very easy to make and you can adjust the length for the height of your child. I prefer to use the car seat poncho once my child has more mobility. You just want to be cautious about baby overheating or suffocating. If you make one for a baby, just make sure to adjust the size down so the baby doesn’t end up with fabric over their face. I like those covers because they keep the fabric away from the baby’s face. Alternatively, you can just tuck a blanket around your baby.
You could certainly adjust the length and size of the neckline, but I think a cover like this for a bucket seat makes a lot more sense. If your baby is still in an infant seat, then I would be hesitant to use a car seat poncho. It also means nothing is interfering with the function/strength of the car seat straps. This means they can take it on and off as needed. The car seat poncho goes over your child’s head, but they’re buckled in UNDER the poncho. Here’s a Facebook video of how they work… Your child can be strapped into their car seat underneath the poncho… which means they can easily get it on and off if they get hot (assuming they’re old enough and agile enough to do so). It keeps kids warm while running errands. The solution to this problem is to use a car seat coat. And as the car heats, your child is not able to remove the coat to get more comfortable.
Winter coats are also difficult to buckle a 5 point harness over. Here’s some great information from Safe Ride 4 Kids about the safety issues with winter coats. In an accident, they can compress and the child can be ejected from the car seat. Winter parkas should NOT be used in car seats.
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