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Baby sun hats

Sun hats with the maker's UPF rating.

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  • 56brands

The quick look

the short version
  • What it is.A sun hat has a brim that shades the face, and often a flap that covers the neck.
  • Start with 1.Published checklists typically say 1 for the newborn stage and 2 for each later size.
  • 56 brands.22 budget-friendly, 34 mid-range and 0 splurge.

What is a baby sun hat?

A sun hat has a brim that shades the face, and often a flap that covers the neck. Many have a chin strap.

How sun hats help

  • Shade for the face, ears and neck outdoors.
  • A chin strap helps with a baby who pulls hats off.
  • Some brands state a UPF rating for the fabric. We show it only when the brand does.

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Sun hats by budget

Price tier is our read of each brand's typical list prices, not a quality rating. Brands are A to Z within each lane.

Budget-friendly$ · Mostly under typical mall prices22
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Mid-range$$ · Department-store pricing34
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All 56 brands that make sun hats

Sun hats: shop by what you care about Tap one to filter the list. Grouped by what each brand says on its own site.

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ComparePriceWhere to buySizesFabricsOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified
Angel Dear Sun hats$18 at Hello Baby. For example: Navy Wide Brim Bucket Hat (0-6M to 12-24M)National brand / DTCBamboo viscose $Own site, boutiques–Viscose from Bamboo✕✕✕
Babiators Sun hatsbest known for baby sunglasses; $27. For example: Sun Hat, Soft Sand with White PipingNational brand / DTC $$Own site, Target, boutiquesBaby Sunglasses (Ages 0-2); Toddler…–✕✕✕
babyGap Sun hatsitems not itemized. For example: Baby summer/sun hatsBig store / mass market $$Own site, Gap stores––✕✕✕
Banz Sun hatsUPF 50+;. For example: Reversible Bucket Hat, FloralSpecialist $$Well.ca, specialty retailers––???
Blue Corduroy Sun hatsEtsy shop, Cambria CA; 19 years on Etsy; $42. For example: Tan Linen Baby Sun Hat, wide brim (0-3M to 12-24M)Small / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Etsy–Cotton, linen, corduroy✕✕✕
Briar Baby Sun hatshandmade-style sun bonnets. For example: Brimmed Linen Bonnet / Serenity SunbonnetSmall / family-owned $$Own site, Weston Table, boutiquesNewborn to toddler (bonnets)Linen, cotton-lined and silk-lined versions, terry✕✕✕
Bumkins Sun hatsbest known for bibs. For example: Sun Hat: AhoyNational brand / DTC $Own site, TargetSleeved bibs fit 6 to 24 months100% polyester with a TPU coating (sleeved bib)✕✕✕
Carter's Just One You (Target) Sun hatsFor example: Baby Girls' Solid Sun Hat 12-18MBig store / mass market $Target––???
Carter's Sun hatsalso Baby Girl Carter's Eyelet Sun Hat at Kohl's. For example: Baby Tropical Swim Reversible Bucket HatBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Own site, Carter's stores, Kohl'sPreemie, newborn and infant sizes up…Organic Cotton, 100% Cotton, Fleece✓✕✕
Coolibar Sun hatsUPF 50+; Skin Cancer Foundation Seal. For example: Baby Linden Sun Bucket Hat UPF 50+Specialist $$Own site3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M, 2T, 3TCotton ZnO fabric, Peruvian Pima cotton, chlorine and saltwater resistant swim fabric✕✕✕
Emile et Rose Sun hatsships to US via Childrensalon. For example: White Cotton Jersey Baby Sun HatPremium / European $$Childrensalon, boutiques––???
Flap Happy Sun hatsUPF 50+; $18.95. For example: UPF 50+ Original Flap Hat with TiesSpecialist $Own site, boutiques3M-24MRecycled fabrics✕✕✕
Floral and Dots Sun hatsEtsy shop, Wunsiedel Germany; 7 years on Etsy; ships to US. For example: Reversible organic muslin baby sun bonnet (0-3M to 18-24M)Small / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Etsy––???
Gerber Childrenswear Sun hatssun hat sold in outfit sets. For example: Baby Girl Dress, Diaper Cover & Sun Hat Set (NB-5T)Big store / mass marketBamboo viscose $Own site, Walmart, TargetPreemie-5Tcotton, fleece, hacci✕✕✕
green sprouts / i play. Sun hatsUPF 50+; $18 at Baby On Grand. For example: UPF 50+ Breathable Sun Bucket Hat (0-6M)National brand / DTC $Own site, Target, Babylist6mo to 5TRecyclable materials (swim diaper, fibers not named)✕✕✕
H&M Sun hatsFor example: Lined woven sun hat with chin tiesBig store / mass market $Own site, H&M stores––✕✕✕
Hanna Andersson Sun hatsFor example: Baby Swim HatNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $Own site, Hanna stores, Nordstrom–100% organic combed cotton rib knit (HannaJams Sleeper)✓✓✓
Hudson Baby Sun hatsFor example: Infant Sun Protection HatBig store / mass market $Kohl's, Walmart––???
Huggalugs Sun hatsUPF 50+. For example: Sunhat UPF 50+ Baby & ToddlerNational brand / DTC $Own site, boutiquesXS (Newborn), S (0-6 months), M (6-24…–✕✕✕
Jamie Rae Hats Sun hatsEtsy shop, Clovis CA; 14 years on Etsy; $24. For example: Pale Pink Peony Baby Sun Hat (3-12M, 12M-2T)Small / family-ownedSold on Etsy $Etsy–Mainly cotton, acrylic, nylon and other trims✕✕✕
Jan & Jul Sun hatsUPF sun hats; in stock. For example: Water Repellent Xplorer Hat (S 0-6M, M 6-24M)Specialist $$Own site (US store)XS (0-3m), S (3-6m), M (6-24m) (Sun Soft…100% cotton (cotton sun hats), water-repellent polyester (Aqua-Dry hats), 80% nylon✕✕✕
Janie and Jack Sun hatsinfant sun hats page; $36. For example: Caddie Bucket HatPremium / European $$Own site, Janie and Jack storesBaby 0-24m (NB (0-10LBS), 0-3M, 3-6M…–✕✕✕
JoJo Maman Bébé Sun hatsFor example: Navy Crab UV Sun Protection Swim HatBoutique / indie $Own US site, NordstromUp to 3 months through 12-18 monthsCotton, 100% cotton, Wool✕✕✕
Konges Sløjd Sun hatsDanish; US checkout via retailers. For example: Baby Cianna Printed Sun HatBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Own site, The Cool Hour, boutiques0M/44 cm up to 9Y/134 cmCashmere, cotton, merino wool✓✓✓
Liewood Sun hatsDanish; baby sizes from 0-3M. For example: Senia Sun Hat, Leo Misty LilacBoutique / indie $$Own site, Acorn & Pip, boutiquesEU–✕✕✕
Little Green Radicals Sun hatsorganic cotton; US storefront. For example: Summer Sun Reversible SunhatBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$Own US siteAll Baby 0-18m; Newborn, 00-03m through…"Fairtrade, GOTS organic cotton and sustainable materials only"✓✕✓
Mayoral Sun hatsFor example: Cotton-Twill Ruffled Sun Hat with Chin StrapPremium / European $Own site, boutiquesNewborn 0 to 18 months; Baby 0-36 months…–✕✕✕
Melondipity Baby Hats Sun hatsEtsy shop, Orlando FL; 9 years on Etsy; $26.99. For example: Embroidered Seersucker Baby Sun Hat, UPF 50+ (0-3M to 12-24M)Small / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Etsy–Knit double ply beanies, seersucker sun hats, bows in chiffon✕✕✕
Mini Rodini Sun hatsFor example: Embroidered Cotton Sun HatBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$Own site, boutiquesFrom size 50GOTS certified organic cotton and recycled polyester✓✕✓
Minnow Swim Sun hats$38. For example: Baby White Sun HatBoutique / indie $$Own site––???
Molo Sun hatsUPF 50+. For example: Navy Blue Sun Hat UPF50Premium / European $$Childrensalon, Nordstrom, boutiques56 to 104–✕✕✕
Mud Pie Sun hatsFor example: Girls' Floral Eyelet Sun HatBoutique / indie $Own site, gift shops, boutiques––???
Najell Sun hatsSwedish baby brand;. For example: Najell Sun Hat, Dot WhitePremium / European $$Own siteBaby Booties and Gloves in 0-6 months…Fleece lining with connecting cotton string (booties and gloves)✕✕✕
Old Navy Sun hatsFor example: Baby hats (bucket and sun hats)Big store / mass market $Own site, Old Navy storesBABY (0-24M)–✕✕✕
Patagonia Sun hatsFor example: Baby Block-the-Sun HatNational brand / DTC $$Own site, REI, BackcountryBabies & Toddlers (0 - 5T)100% Recycled Microdenier Polyester Fleece (Infant Micro D Fleece Bunting)✕✕✕
Petit Bateau Sun hatsbaby sun hats;. For example: Baby Floral Print Cotton Gauze Sun HatPremium / EuropeanOEKO-TEX certified $$Own US site, Nordstrom, John Lewis0-36m–✕✓✕
Pink Chicken Sun hats$36 list. For example: Baby Girls Sun Hat, Parade Stripe (3/6M, 12/24M)Boutique / indieBamboo viscose $$Own site, boutiquesNewborn through 24 monthsBamboo (romper, pajamas), "100% Pima Cotton" for Coop Kids items✕✕✕
Primary Sun hatsFor example: Baby Sun HatNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $Own site–100% organic cotton interlock (baby organic zip footie)✓✕✓
Quincy Mae Sun hatsFor example: Baby sun hatsBoutique / indieBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Rylee + Cru site, boutiquesNB and 0-3M through 18-24M, plus 2-3Y…Brand names certified organic cotton, fabric categories include bamboo, brushed jersey✓✕✕
Ralph Lauren Childrenswear Sun hatsFor example: Polo Bear Cotton Twill Bucket Hat (baby boy)Premium / EuropeanOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Own site, Macy's, NordstromBaby (Sizes 0-24M)Organic cotton, fleece, cashmere✓✕✕
Reima Sun hats$26.95. For example: UPF 50+ Sunhat BiitsiPremium / EuropeanOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Own US site, REI–Natural organic cotton, merino wool, recycled polyester (named in category copy)✓✕✕
RuffleButts Sun hats$24. For example: Ruffle Swim HatNational brand / DTCBamboo viscose $Own site, boutiquesNewborn, Newborn-3m, 0-3m, 0-6m, 0-12m…"SoftSnooze bamboo viscose" and "SoftSnooze modal"✕✕✕
Rylee + Cru Sun hatsalso brimmed bonnets. For example: Floppy Swim Hat, Aqua StripeBoutique / indie $$Own site, Nordstrom, boutiquesNB, 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M…–✕✕✕
Snapper Rock Sun hatsUPF 50+ swim and sun brand. For example: Woven UPF50+ Bucket HatSpecialist $$Own site, Maisonette, Bloomingdale's03-06m, 06-12m, 12-18m, 2 (1-2y), 3…UPF 50+ Sun Protection fabric✕✕✕
Stephen Joseph Sun hatsFor example: Baby Sun HatNational brand / DTCBamboo viscose $Gift shops, boutiques–Silicone, muslin, bamboo✕✕✕
Stonz Sun hats$29.99. For example: Sun Bucket HatSpecialist $$Own site, boutiques0-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m (2-in-1 Snow…Outer 100% nylon with PU coating and DWR finish, 100% polyester insulation, 100% polyester polar fleece lining (2-in-1 Snow Suit)✕✕✕
Sunday Afternoons Sun hatsUPF 50+; own store in Ashland. For example: Infant SunSkipper BucketSpecialist $$Own site, REI, Dick's0-6 Months, 6-12 Months (Baby (0-2) age…100% recycled and bluesign certified lightweight polyester, acrylic knit✕✕✕
SwimZip Sun hatsFor example: Wide Brim Sun Hat (0-14 yrs, adjustable)Specialist $$Own site–"Nylon/Spandex"✕✕✕
The Beaufort Bonnet Company Sun hatsFor example: Beaufort Bucket, White BroadclothBoutique / indie $$Own site, own stores, boutiquesBabies 0-24m (bonnet sizes XS 0-3m to XL…Bonnet: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton Woven Broadcloth (one product)✕✕✕
The Lullaby Club Sun hatswide-brim baby sun hats. For example: The Lullaby Sun Hat, Orchid SunsetBoutique / indie $$Own site (US .com store)––???
Thohandmade Sun hatsEtsy shop, Vietnam; 8 years on Etsy; $40. For example: Crochet baby sun hat (6M-4Y)Small / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Etsy––???
Turbans for Tots Sun hatsFor example: SWIM sun hat with flat bow (SPF 50 fabric)Small / family-ownedSold on Etsy $Etsy––✕✕✕
Wallaroo Hat Company Sun hatsUPF 50+; hat specialist. For example: Babies and Toddlers UPF 50+ hatsSpecialist $$Own site, outdoor and gift shopsBaby and toddler hats for ages 3 months…–✕✕✕
Wildbird Sun hatsbaby sun hats collection. For example: Baby sun hatsBoutique / indieOEKO-TEX certified $$Own siteNewborn, 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and 12-18 months…CloudBlend: 67.5% Lenzing Tencel, 27.5% Modal, 5% Elastane✕✓✕
Wonder Nation (Walmart) Sun hatstoddler sizes;. For example: Toddler Bucket HatBig store / mass market $Walmart12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T (pajama set)…100% cotton (pajama set)✕✕✕
Zutano Sun hats17 sun hats at $19; sizes 6M-24M and up. For example: Organic Cotton Sun HatNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $Own site, boutiquesNewborn through 24 months (3M, 6M, 12M…GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton, cozie fleece, furry fleece✓✕✓

What to look for

  1. Wide brims and neck flaps add shade. Chin straps keep hats on.
  2. Sizes vary by brand. Many brands size by weight and height, not age. See each brand's sizes

How many sun hats to buy

Typical counts from 11 published baby clothing checklists, adjusted to your answers.

How far ahead are you shopping?

Your call. Some parents buy the first size and shop as baby grows; others stock up a year out. Babies grow at their own pace, so keep tags and receipts on later sizes in case you need to swap.

How often do you do laundry?

No washer at home, or a trip to the laundromat? Pick about once a week.

How we count
  • Each number is the typical (middle) count across the checklists. Most give one total for the newborn stage, so Newborn and 0–3 months share one number.
  • The counts assume laundry every 2–3 days. About once a week roughly doubles it (Babylist, Nurture&). A winter baby gets 2 extra pairs of socks (Babylist).
  • Each size is worn for about 3 months starting from the due month. Snowsuits, mittens and outerwear count only for sizes worn in fall or winter; sun hats and swimwear only in spring or summer.

Before you buy

four things to check
  • The smallest size.13 of the 32 brands with a size list here start at newborn or smaller.
  • The fiber.It is on the product page and the sewn-in label.
  • The regular price.Sale prices come and go. The table here lists regular prices.
  • The return window.Check how long the store gives you to send a size back.

Sizes by brand

from each brand's own size list

Each bar shows the sizes a brand lists. Fit still varies, so check the brand's own chart before you buy.

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BrandPreemieNB0–33–66–99–1212–1818–242T+
Babiators2T+
Briar BabyNB2T+
Bumkins6–9 to 18–24
Carter'sPreemie to 18–24
Coolibar3–6 to 2T+
Flap Happy3–6 to 18–24
Gerber ChildrenswearPreemie2T+
green sprouts / i play.6–9 to 2T+
HuggalugsNB to 18–24
Jan & Jul0–3 to 18–24
Janie and JackNB to 18–24
JoJo Maman Bébé0–312–18
Konges Sløjd2T+
Little Green RadicalsNB to 2T+
MayoralNB to 2T+
Najell0–3 to 9–12
Old Navy0–3 to 18–24
Patagonia0–3 to 2T+
Petit Bateau0–3 to 2T+
Pink ChickenNB to 18–24
Quincy MaeNB to 2T+
Ralph Lauren Childrenswear0–3 to 18–24
RuffleButtsNB to 2T+
Rylee + CruNB to 2T+
Snapper Rock3–6 to 2T+
Stonz0–3 to 18–24
Sunday Afternoons0–3 to 9–12
The Beaufort Bonnet Company0–3 to 2T+
Wallaroo Hat Company0–3 to 2T+
WildbirdNB to 12–18
Wonder Nation (Walmart)0–39–12 to 12–182T+
ZutanoNB to 18–24
Ask the meadow

Questions about sun hats

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is a baby sun hat?

A sun hat has a brim that shades the face, and often a flap that covers the neck. Many have a chin strap. Shade for the face, ears and neck outdoors.

What is the difference between sun hats and hats and beanies?

Hats and beanies are the warm kind for cool weather. These are warm hats: knit beanies, newborn caps, bonnets and hats with ear flaps.

Which brands make organic sun hats?

10 of the 56 brands on this page say they use organic fabric. Use the Organic filter above the table to see them. "Organic" is each brand's own claim unless a GOTS certificate is listed.

What sizes do baby sun hats come in?

It depends on the brand. 35 of the 56 brands here list their sizes, and the size chart on this page shows which brands start at preemie or newborn and how far each one goes.

Is "bamboo" baby clothing really bamboo?

Fabric sold as "bamboo" is almost always rayon or viscose made from bamboo, and the FTC requires it to be labeled that way. FTC guidance.

What does OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 mean on a label?

It means the item, or its materials, was tested for a list of harmful substances under that program. We show it only when the maker lists the certificate.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

Ask the grown-ups

safety answers from the agencies, not from us

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