As we become more aware of the potential damage that can be caused by UV rays, we are more determined to protect our children from that harm. It is comforting to know that you can now buy sun hats for babies made from material that is UPF50+ rated.
UPF is the Ultraviolet Protection Factor, this indicates how much ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the fabric. UPF50+ is the highest rating that can be applied to clothing and essentially means that the fabric in these baby sun hats blocks 98% of the suns harmful rays.
Miss Zoggy Sun Protection Hat
Miss Zoggy Sun Protection Hat
The Miss Zoggy baby sun hat, comes in pink with a cute floral pattern on the front, and will look very pretty on any little girl.
This is one of those sun hats for babies that can take advantage of the legionnaire style neck and ear protection, as well as the peak to keep the sun off your baby’s face.
The Miss Zoggy Sun Protection Hat is aimed at children aged between 1-6 years and offers them UPF50+ protection, resulting in excellent sun protection for your baby or toddler.
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Baby sun hats from Baby Banz
Baby sun hats from Baby Banz
Baby Banz offer a wide range of baby sun hats as well as kids sun hats that are UPF50+ rated, which were originally designed in Australia for one of the world’s toughest UV environments.
Not only are these sun hats for babies safer for your child, but there are also some great styles available.
These adorable blue and red bucket hats have a broad brim to keep the sun off the child’s face and also has an adjustable headband to ensure a snug and comfortable fit.
Find out more information about the different range of Baby Banz sun hats for babies, on the links below:
Baby Banz Sun Hat – Blue | Baby Banz Sun Hat – Floral Blue
Baby Banz Sun Hat – Red | Baby Banz Sun Hat – Floral Pink
And this is one of our personal favourites! Your little chap will love this camo green baby sun hat, again with the broad brim and adjustable head strap.
BabyBanz Mix & Match - Camo Green
He can be a little trend setter whilst remaining safe in the sun.
Click here to get the superb Baby Banz Mix & Match – Camo Green
If you are considering buying your children’s sun hat from the Baby Banz range, it is worth bearing in mind that if you mix and match your Baby Banz baby sun hats with a pair of their sunglasses, not only do you save money, you also get a waterproof swimbag free!
If you do not fancy any of the baby sun hats with UV protection above, then be sure to check out the Sun Hats For Babies section our site, for a wider range of young children’s sun hats.
When shopping for your children’s sun hats, there are many different styles to choose from. When deciding what is the right baby sunhat for your child, it will basically come down to the child’s age, what he or she will be using it for and of course personal taste.
With young babies and toddlers, you want to make sure that you are covering them up as much as possible. The legionnaire hat is a baby sunhat which easily puts your mind at rest, as the flap at the back protects vulnerable areas such as the neck and ears, whilst the brim/peak helps to shade the baby’s face.
Legionnaire toddler sun hats are our personal favourite type of younger children’s sun hats and here are some that we highly recommend:
Trekmates Microfibre Junior Sahara Cap
Trekmates Microfibre Junior Sahara Cap
The Trekmates Microfibre Junior Sahara Cap is a lightweight, highly breathable and fast drying legionnaire style hat that will keep the sun off your little boy.
As this is one of those toddler sun hats which blocks UV radiation from the sun, the Junior Sahara Cap offers a sun protection factor of 50+.
There is also a drawstring on the Junior Sahara Cap, so that your son’s hat will stay on even when he is building sand castles on the beach. This is certainly a legionnaire hat that comes highly recommended.
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Tots Monster Shade Cap by Speedo
Tots Monster Shade Cap
The Tots Monster shade cap from Speedo is a great example of a practical but stylish baby sunhat.
It comes in an eye catching bright yellow, just perfect for those sunny days at the beach, in the swimming pool or playing in the park.
You know that in Speedo you have a brand that is famed for its quality. However, the Tots Monster Shade Cap not only protects your baby’s neck and ears, but it also looks amazing!
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Baby Banz Legionnaire Hat
Baby Banz Legionnaire Hat
If it is difficult to keep the baby sunhat on your baby’s head, then you might be better getting one that has ties that can be done up under the chin to hold the hat in place.
A particularly adorable example of this type of children’s sun hat is this legionnaire hat from Baby Banz, which also has chlorine resistant fabric which is UPF50+ rated.
This fantastic Baby Banz Legionnaire Hat is made in Australia and of course no one is more sun safety aware than the Australians.
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If none of the above toddler sun hats are quite what you are looking for, then check out the Legionnaire Hats section of our site for a wider range of this type of children’s sun hats.
If you’re looking for a toddler sun hat that looks a little bit more cool than the norm, then maybe a bucket hat is the one to go for. Bucket hats are a great example of kids sun hats and are generally made from soft cotton, with a wide and downwards sloping brim.
The brim on a bucket hat offers great shade from the sun, for the eyes as well as the face, so your child is less likely to need sunglasses. As they are sometimes made from more heavy-duty cotton fabrics, such as denim or canvas, children sun hats of this type often have metal eyelets to prevent your child from getting too hot.
Here are some children’s bucket hats that we highly recommend:
Tots Dragonfly Bucket Hat by Speedo
Tots Dragonfly Bucket Hat
The Tots Dragonfly bucket hat from Speedo has to be the perfect toddler sun hat for girls.
You can be sure that the Speedo name means your daughter is wearing a quality product, but this kids sun hat also looks really great as well.
The turquoise blue works well with the pink dragonfly detail on the side. Baby sun hats like this one are just great for keeping little heads protected from the sun.
Click here to buy this good looking, but practical hat
If you are looking for some character kids sun hats, then these two designs from Marks and Spencers are great for any style conscious youngsters. Your little one will be able to have their favourite character on their sun hat and hopefully it will be an added incentive to keep it on!
Dora the Explorer Pure Cotton Hat
The Dora the Explorer bucket hat is 100% Cotton and looks and feels great. This is a classic style bucket hat from Marks and Spencers, comes in pink, with a striking Dora logo that says “Vamanos! Lets Go!” and also has pretty embroidered butterflies on it.
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Hello Kitty Cloche Hat
If your little girl prefers Kitty, then this stylish Kitty character children’s sun hat from Marks and Spencers will be just perfect. It is 100% cotton and comes in pink, with a striking hello Kitty logo, with a picture of Kitty in a swim suit and a gorgeous little flower.
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Girls Reversible Beanie Hat
If you are looking for a really stylish baby sun hat then Joules never fail to deliver. You’ll love their kids accessories and clothes so much you’ll wish you could buy them for yourself! In fact once you have seen this gorgeous hat, we’re sure you’ll be looking at their adult accessories for something very similar.
This very clever reversible bucket hat is made of 100% cotton and is machine washable at 40 degrees. The two gorgeous fabrics are new this season and are trimmed with ribbon and Joules distinctive hare embroidery. They also match perfectly with Joules Spring Summer girlswear collection, so you can get a complete outfit, to make sure your little angel looks great and keeps safe in the sun.
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If none of the above children sun hats are quite what you are looking for, then be sure to check out the Bucket Hats section of our website for some more awesome looking kids sun hats.
There are a number of styles of baby sun hats that have some sort of peak or bill, a stiff projection at the front, that shades the child’s eyes from the sun. Perhaps the most popular of these is the baseball cap. Worn by people of all ages, it was originally used for the sport of baseball but is now worn all over the world as a casual hat. It is recognizable by it’s firm, usual curved peak, whilst the rest of the hat fits snugly to the head.
Pure Cotton Baseball Cap
We think these pure cotton baseball caps from Marks and Spencers are practical and fantastic value. The younger boys version comes in red with curved peak front and contrast stitching, there is also a girls version available in pink with heart detail. Both come in sizes from 6 months to 8 years, fashionable and fabulous for fun in the sun.
Click here for a closer look at the Boy’s Pure Cotton Baseball Cap
Click here for a closer look at the Girl’s Pure Cotton Baseball Cap
Baker Boy Cap
Another style of children’s sun hat that has become popular in recent years is the Baker Boy Cap (sometimes called the newsboy caps or Gatsby). This casual hat was originally seen at the turn of the century, typical on newspaper boys, hence the name newsboy cap. It generally has a round, puffy body with a button on top and come in a variety of fabrics.
This younger girls cotton baker boy hat with ribbon detail, is just adorable. It comes in a nay mix colour like denim, and has a pretty red ribbon with white spots running round the hat. It comes in sizes from 6 months to 8 years, and makes a stylish finishing touch to any summer outfit.
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Train Driver Hat
The train driver hat is also very popular this year and as the name suggests, the style originates from the hats traditionally worn by train drivers. It looks quite similar to the Baker Boy cap, but is not quite as rounded and usually does not have the button on top.
We love this pink “Hyper” train driver hat by Roxy from their incredibly popular collection of cool and comfortable surf inspired clothes and accessories for kids. The hat comes in a very bright pink with the Roxy logo and flower detail on the side towards the front of the hat. The hat is pure cotton and comes in one size that will fit head circumference 53-57cm.
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If you do not see a children’s cap or peaked hat above that you like, then make sure you check out the Peaked Cap section of our website.
