Kids bucket hat, 0 to 5

Mornings at the park sandbox call for a wide, gentle brim that stays put. We sew this light cotton hat with a deep navy crown and bright green details that stand out across the lawn. The soft fabric breathes through warm afternoons and crushes down small in a pocket.

Brim for bright mornings

The all-around brim casts a cool shadow over little eyes and cheeks while they dig in the dirt. It stays wide enough to cut afternoon glare without flopping into their line of sight.

Cinch buckle at back

An adjustment buckle along the crown band gathers the fit as your toddler grows. You can snug it down on breezy days so the hat sits level through hours of running around.

Strap for gusty days

Soft chin ties fasten underneath so a sudden gust across the playground will not lift the hat into the grass. Little hands can tug on the cord without pulling the crown loose.

Washing and packing

Toss it in the wash after sandy beach trips or rinse it out by hand in the sink. The lightweight cotton dries quickly on the line and folds flat inside any diaper bag.