Cotton baby sun hat

Bright mornings in the sandbox call for simple cotton and deep shade. We sew this toddler hat with a wider back to cover the neck and a brim stiff enough to hold its shape in a breeze. The sage green cloth looks right at home among garden leaves.

Cotton cloth

Light cotton with a trace of stretch breathes easily on warm afternoons and packs flat into a diaper bag. When the afternoon cools down, it keeps the early breeze off small ears.

Steady brim

The front brim stays firm instead of flopping into toddler eyes while they dig in the grass. Behind, extra cloth drops down to cast shade over the nape of the neck.

Adjustable tie

An elastic strap at the back snugs the crown to their head as they grow through the season. Soft chin strings tie under the jaw so small hands cannot easily tug the hat loose.

Care on the line

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap when garden dirt finds the brim. Lay it flat or let it air dry out of direct heat so the cotton stays soft and the brim holds true.