Baby bucket hat

Mornings at the playground bring sudden gusts across the sandbox. We sew this bucket hat from light polyester cloth with a wide brim and an extra flap along the back to throw deep shade over the neck. The quiet sage gray tone blends right into park grass and gravel paths.

Wide brim and neck flap

The front brim keeps glare away from small eyes while the generous back flap hangs down to cast shade across the neck. It stays soft when leaning back against a stroller seat.

Drawstring and chin cord

An elastic adjuster cinches the crown for a snug hold as your toddler grows. Under the chin, a light cord ties fast so coastal wind cannot lift the brim away.

Crushable polyester cloth

Stuff it into a diaper pocket or roll it tight in a tote. The weave shakes out without stubborn creases when you reach the grass, ready for the sandbox again.

Toss in the wash

Mud and spilled juice wash right out in the machine cycle. It dries quickly on the line or over a chair back, ready for the next park outing.