A kids swim hat is one of the most straightforward pieces of sun protection you can add to a beach or pool day. Purebaby's range covers legionnaire hats, bucket hats, and broad-brim styles — all UPF 50+ rated, chlorine-resistant, and sized from S through to L. Built for the water, and the Australian sun that comes with it.
Browse Kids Swim Hats for Superior Sun Protection
Three hat styles, each suited to different needs. Legionnaire hats give the broadest coverage — a front brim and a rear neck flap that protects the ears and the back of the neck, with an adjustable chin strap to keep the hat in place at the beach. Bucket hats are a simpler everyday option for calmer pool days. Wide-brim styles give good all-round face and shoulder shading in a single brim. All styles are UPF 50+ rated and chlorine-resistant, made from REPREVE — produced from recycled plastic bottles — and organic cotton. Pair with Purebaby toddler swimwear for a coordinated, sun-protective set.
Why You Need a Swim Hat For Your Little One
In Australia, UV reaches level 3 — the threshold where sun protection is recommended — for most of the year, in most parts of the country. That includes overcast days, and for most of winter in the northern states. Hats protect the face, ears, and neck, which are the areas most commonly missed with sunscreen and where it tends to rub off fastest on kids. A UPF 50+ swim hat blocks 98% of UV, compared to a plain cotton hat. The legionnaire style specifically is worth considering for babies and younger toddlers — the neck flap covers an area that rashies often miss, and the chin strap keeps it on without constant adjusting.
