With so many fun hats around – animal prints, bright colours and bold patterns – there’s bound to be something you like and more importantly, that your child likes. We’ve already had a good few really hot days and there’s still weeks of warm weather to go, so baby sun hats help protect your child’s delicate skin and scalp, keeping them shaded from the sun’s rays and cool at the same time. Your child should find it easy to take some big steps. The reflectors on the legs should be clearly visible. Your child should not be treading on the ends of the trousers when they walk. When your child kneels, the ends of the trousers should stay level with the top of their feet and there should be no tightness around the hips. The seasons are long and your child needs plenty of growing room. Babies under one year old should always be kept in the shade, out of the sun, while toddlers and young children are best kept in the shade between 11am and 3pm when the sun is at its strongest. Any sun hat is better than none, but where possible opt for one that is made with UV-resistant fabric, or has a tight weave.

Sun safety applies at any age, so yes – it's best to be prepared with a sun hat for your little one, so you can keep their delicate skin shaded and cool when you're out and about. What is the best sun hat for babies?

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Read on for our summer round-up of the best baby sun hats for your precious bundle of joy. Best baby sun hats at a glance This hat will provide protection against solar ultraviolet radiation and conforms to BS 8466 (applies to babies over 6 months only)

It doesn’t matter if UV clothes are close or loose fitting – as long as they cover the required parts of your child’s body, they will provide effective UV protection. So choose the size that feels most comfortable.Step 2: Use a measuring tape to take measurement. Otherwise use a ribbon to take the size then use a ruler to find the measurement. BABY sun hats are essential for little ones during the summer months when the temperature rises, including newborn sun hats for the very young. Wearing a baby sun hat during the hot Australian summers is so important. Australian summers are harsh, and a baby’s skin is more delicate than that of adults. Babies and children are more vulnerable to UV radiation and more susceptible to sunburn and skin damage. The UV exposure they receive during the early years of lifegreatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer as an adult. And in three slightly different varieties of style, we’re sure there is something for everyone’s needs and tastes. Our Originals legionnaire baby hat is just that: our original design! Made when our founder couldn’t find a newborn size hat for her little outdoorsy baby, she designed one that was super soft, stretchy to accommodate baby’s head growth, and UPF50+. The brand has since expanded to include hats for older kids and adults, as well as Swim and Winter ranges, and our new Heritage 100% linen and reversible styles. At Bedhead Hats, we help parents protect their babies any time they’re in the sun. We offer a range of hat styles, colours, prints, and sizes to meet every need. Every hat is rated UPF50+ excellent protection from the sun. The stripe pattern of this swim hat by Mamas & Papas is ideal if you're looking for something gender-neutral for your baby: it's stylish and totally timeless.