The best baby and toddler sun hats for summer, chosen by mums

A breathable 50+ UPF sun protection for all your adventures! This Gro-With-Me design ensures the perfect fit from newborn right up until 12 years. The wide brim and long neck flap ensure your little one is well protected from the sun. Parents who have purchased this sun hat loved the "great coverage" and the fact that the "chin straps stops my little one pulling her hat off." We love that this hat comes in a variety of colours, including simple beige and blue and adorable floral designs.

We love the trendy design on this Jojo Maman Bébé sun hat that will protect your little one from the glaring sun. Lightweight and quick drying, the hat has been designed with a long flap at the back to avoid sunburn on your child's neck, a flap at the front to protect eyes and with UPF 50+ protection. If your baby or toddler has a habit of removing their hat as soon as it goes on their head, this one is super snug and has a elasticated fit.

With 50+UPF, this hat will keep your baby protected from the sun. The wide brim completely covers your baby's head, face and neck and the drawstring strap will stop them from pulling it off every two seconds, and we love the dolphin blue colour.

One review said, "Lovely little hat. Stays on our 18-month-old's head for more than five minutes and looks very well made with a breathable lining."

Available in six colours, this sun hat from FURTALK is made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex, making it breathable and soft to wear. It'll absorb sweat and has a 6.3 cm brim which will never flop down, offering extra back coverage to provide better protection for your baby's face, ears, and neck. Reviewers have raved over this sun hat, with one even calling it the "best purchase". They said, "I got this one for my 3-month-old son over the summer. The hat will grow with him as it is adjustable. The fit is great and I feel 100% happy with him wearing it as it covers his ears and neck also. I will be ordering another for our summer holiday. I've also recommended it to friends."

This Legionnaire Hat from Splash About will protect your child's little head from the sun both in and out of the water. Made from quick-drying, comfortable nylon/elastane, the hat can be worn all day on the beach or in the garden. Made to fit children from 1-3 years and 3-6 years, it's elasticated to fit the head without slipping. The soft peak helps to protect eyes from the sun, whilst the fabric at the back is long to cover the back of the neck. One parent buyer commented, "Great hat, highly recommend for outdoor swimming. Is stretchy so it stays put really well. Will also fit a wide range of ages due to the stretch. Slightly large on my 3yo but still stayed on fine. Even stretched enough for my adult head, just about!"

Available in a variety of sizes and patterns, this hat is made from 100% cotton and we love the chin strap, making sure it stays on your angel's head as they run around in the sunshine. The unique tailoring makes it comfortable while keeping your little one ventilated and comfortable as they grow.
One parent buyer noted that the sizing can run a little large, "The hat is very cute, it's advertised from 0-3 months, however, my LO is now 4 months and it fits him perfectly. But apart from that hat is great."

Crafted from soft, stretchy, breathable, quick-drying recycled swimwear fabric, this KIDLY by MORI seersucker sun hat some with a super long neck flap to protect your child's neck from sunburn - perfect if you're anxious about your little one being out and about in the hot holiday sun. It's one of the longest and safest we've come across. We love that you can wear it in the water and the material makes it dry incredibly quickly.

If you're after a unique and personalised sun hat, this denim bucket hat from My1stYears will keep them looking trendy and adorable. You have the option to personalise in four different thread colours, including pink, baby blue, white and navy.

Strawberries are having a moment right now, they're everywhere. If you've got a strawberry obsessed toddler, this organic cotton sunhat will help shield them from the sunshine. We love the sloping brim at back and the chin straps - making sure they are protected at all times. One review said that the at is great quality for the price.

If you're baby or toddler has a habit of removing their sun hat as soon as you put one on, this 100% organic cotton PO.P woven sun hat may answer all of your problems! With a wide brim, UV protection and a ribbon that can be tied in a bow under the chin, this sun hat is likely to stay on whatever your toddler's mood.

Digital Writer Hannah Mellin tested this with her almost two-year-old and had great success, "Like most toddlers, my little boy rips off hats at any given opportunity and finds it hilarious. Not this one though, he let me tie the ribbon around his chin with not even a winge and he potters around with it on for hours. I also love how thin the material is, so he hasn't got sweaty hat hair and the wide brim gave me peace of mind that his face wasn't in the sun. It also comes in a pink colour way too, but I love the neutral green."