Best Sun Hats for Kids
It’s time to be sure your little ones have their head covered and are learning to wear their hats consistently (easier said than done, I know!) We’ve rounded up the best sun hats for kids. There are TONS of options out there – we’ve only included the ones we really love and recommend.
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Best Sun Hats for Kids
Sunday Afternoons Play Hat
This is our personal favorite for sun protection and what I recommend first for babies and toddlers/preschoolers especially. It has excellent neck protection, an adjustable sizing band, a breakaway chin strap and it floats.
Best part? The back has no brim which allows babies/toddlers to sit comfortably in a stroller or just lay against you. We’ve had ours for years and years and they withstand a ton of abuse.
Check out a list of other Sunday Afternoons hats for kids we love here.
Bitty-Brah Hats
With a family of 7, it’s not easy to find a hat that well-serves the various sizes of our age groups ranging from preschoolers, teenagers and adults. Bitty-Brah’s stylish hats follow-through on their promises to be attractive and also to stay on without a fight! From sitting around the camp fire, playing at the park on a sunny day, and a day at the beach – these adjustable hats serve our needs better than I anticipated. The trucker style bill offers great shade, and nice coverage for outdoor adventures.
Outdoor Research Kids Rambler Sun Sombrero
The wide brim keeps sun out, but it’s lightweight and breathable for my kids. The hats pack down flat so I can store them under the bench seat in my car, allowing me to be prepared for adventure no matter the weather. I like that the chin strap cinches and keeps the hat from blowing away in the wind but if it does get blown off, the hats are designed to float.
Columbia Bora Bora Jr III Booney
This one has no chin strap, but the adjustable toggle does a surprisingly good job at keeping it on kids’ heads. Because of that toggle and the flexibility of the hat, it also fits our tiny 3 year old AND the 8 year old (who happens to have a head on the bigger side).
No mesh for breathability, but good solar protection (UPF 30), and great coverage! The kind of hat most kids forget they are wearing.
Sunday Afternoons Clear Creek Hat
Super packable/crushable, breakaway chin strap, reversible, adjustable sizing with a toggle and moisture-wicking. This is a favorite here too!
Veyo Kids Noggins Sun Hat
This hat has a great price tag, has excellent coverage and great ventilation. While we wish it came in more colors (see also the blue camo print), it is a great hat for kids.
Jan & Jul Adventure Hat
This is another huge favorite (it has over 300+ 5 star reviews on Amazon for good reason!) It has great coverage, grows with the child, is light and comfortable and comes in a ton of designs. It’s also under $20.
Outdoor Research Helios Hat
The OR Helios is lightweight, adjustable (drawstring on back), has a chin strap, and comes in a variety of sizes. The kids love the the mountains on it too! It doesn’t have the widest brim, but it’s enough for average sun conditions.
Sunday Afternoons Fun Bucket Hat
If you don’t need a super wide brim, this is another great option that is comfortable, breathes well and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
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