Kids Hats

Purebaby's toddler bucket hats are made from 100% organic cotton and rated UPF 50+, so they protect delicate skin from the sun without harsh chemicals or synthetic dyes. Styles include adjustable velcro or toggle chin straps to stay put during active play, and reversible styles give you two looks in one hat. Sizes cover both baby and toddler — and you get free shipping on Australian orders over $100.

Shop the Toddler Hat Range

There are multiple bucket hat styles in the Purebaby toddler hat range, each made with UPF 50+ built in and a broad brim for sun protection. Our collection includes reversible bucket hats, printed hats, embroidered bucket hats and more, so you’ll find a hat to top off any look! All styles include a customisable name tag inside the hat and are available in both baby and kids sizing: XS/S (up to 44 cm head circumference), M (up to 50 cm) and L (up to 52 cm). Pair your hat with kids swimwear for a complete summer kit.

How to Choose a Toddler Bucket Hat: Size, Style & Sun Protection

Start with size. Head circumference is a more reliable measure than age, so it's worth using a flexible tape to measure around the widest part of your child's head, just above the ears. Purebaby's size M fits head circumferences up to 50 cm (typically 1–2 years); size L fits up to 52 cm (typically 3–5 years). If your toddler is between sizes, go up — bucket hats can feel snug in warm weather. The Purebaby hat size guide has the full chart.

For style, reversible hats are the best-value option — effectively two hats in one, with different prints on each side. Plain styles coordinate easily across a wider range of outfits. Embroidered and crochet styles are lighter in weight than standard interlock jersey, which makes them well suited to warmer months when breathability matters more.

When choosing a bucket hat for your toddler, sun protection is non-negotiable. Our hats are all rated UPF 50+ meaning the fabric blocks at least 98% of the sun's UV radiation. That protection is built into the organic cotton construction — it doesn't wash out over time the way a topical coating would. On high UV days, pair the hat with SPF 50+ sunscreen on any exposed skin for complete coverage.

Why Australian Parents Choose Purebaby Bucket Hats

Organic cotton means the fabric is grown without synthetic pesticides and processed without harmful chemicals — important for toddlers with sensitive or eczema-prone skin. The UPF 50+ protection is woven into the fabric construction, not applied as a surface coating, so it holds up wash after wash.

The adjustable chin strap — velcro on some styles, toggle on others — is what keeps the hat on an active toddler who'd rather it wasn't. The customisable name tag inside each hat helps avoid mix-ups at daycare or kinder. Matching baby and toddler sizing means siblings can wear the same style — and you can explore toddler beanies for cooler months. Purebaby has been trusted by parents for over 20 years, making quality organic children's clothing since 2002. We are available in 15 stores nationally and offer free shipping on Australian orders over $100 with 60-day returns. You can browse our full range of toddler accessories to round out the wardrobe.