Which sunhat is best for your needs?

Oct 24, 2022

Written by Fiona Savaris

We all know how important it is to protect little ones' delicate skin from the sun’s harmful rays. But with so many choices, what is the best UPF50+ hat for your child this summer?

Let's go over the features and benefits of each Acorn Kids UPF50+ sunhat.

Wide Brim Bucket Hats

A great choice for active little ones, featuring a chin cord with a toggle and an adjustable toggle around the head, ensuring it stays on through the most adventurous play.

These hats have wide, full brims that cover necks and ears without interrupting vision, and they’re rated UPF50+ for maximum sun protection.

Love Heart Broad Brim Bucket Hat $39.95

Dino Delight Wide Brim Bucket Hat $39.95

Wide Brim Sunhats

Wide brim sunhats also have adjustable toggles around the head and under the chin, making them ideal for active kids at kinder or play. The panelled crown and softly waved wide brim give these hats a gentler look compared to bucket hats. These are also rated UPF50+.

Maggie Wide Brim Sunhat $39.95

Wide Brim Reversible Sunhats

Our reversible hats offer two styles in one! Perfect for coordinating with a variety of outfits. They feature a tie cord under the chin (no toggle) to keep the hat secure, and the chin cord threads through eyelets for easy reversing.

These hats have the same panelled crown as the Wide Brim Sunhats, giving them a softer, more wavy look. Rated UPF50+ for maximum protection.

Harper Wide Brim Reversible Sunhat $39.95 (outside, inside, and back view shown)

Frayed Edge Bucket Hats

Made from sturdy cotton canvas, the Frayed Edge Bucket Hats come in a range of plain colors, making them versatile. They feature an elasticated toggle around the head for a secure fit, along with a chin cord and toggle.

Now available in size XXL for bigger kids and teens.

Seafoam Frayed Edge Bucket Hat $39.95

Terry Towelling Bucket Hats

These bucket hats are made from soft terry towelling fabric and come in fun colors, each with a contrast pocket for an added pop of colour. Inspired by iconic '80s hats, they’re soft, comfortable, and easy to fold or crumple—perfect for travel.

Matching hooded beach towels make for a complete beach cover-up!

Light Pink Terry Towelling Bucket Hat $39.95

Pink Terry Towelling Hooded Towel $59.95

Wide Brim Infant Hats

Designed for ages 0–9 months, these infant sunhats feature an elasticated adjustable crown to fit from newborn to around nine months. They have a chin cord with an adjustable toggle and a safety-release snap for added security.

With a wide 6cm brim for extra protection, these hats come in two shapes: a curved brim for a softer look and a straight brim for a more classic style. Rated UPF50+.

Petunia Infant Sunhat $36.95 (Curved Brim)

Echidna Wide Brim Infant Sunhat $36.95 (Straight Brim)

Cotton Jersey Bucket Hats

New for Summer 2024, these bucket hats are made from soft cotton jersey, providing flexibility and comfort—ideal for children sensitive to firmer fabrics.

Each hat includes an elasticated toggle around the head and a chin cord and toggle for the perfect fit. Rated UPF50+.

Teal Dashes Stretch Cotton Wide Brim Bucket Hat $39.95

Cotton Jersey Flap Caps

Made from soft cotton jersey, these flap caps are flexible and comfortable, ideal for little ones in carriers or situations where a brim might get in the way. They feature adjustable ties around the head and under the chin and are rated UPF50+.

Happy Koala Flap Cap

Happy Koala Flap Cap $36.95

Wide Brim Swim Hats

These hats are made from quick-drying swimwear fabric and are perfect for water play at the beach or pool. Reinforced brims keep them from flopping into little ones' eyes, even when wet.

Available in various shapes, including panelled with a ponytail hole, bucket shape, and flap cap. Rated UPF50+.