Kids' Caps, Sun Hats & Co. - How to Find the Right Headwear

Caps as sun protection for kids: what to look out for

For many families, a sun cap is the easiest everyday sun protection for the head: quick to put on, comfortable and popular with kids. Especially for toddlers, whose heads are often not yet fully covered with hair, the protection is worth it. These points help when buying:

Brim: The brim shades the forehead, eyes and face and protects against glare.

Breathable material: On hot days, airy styles are pleasant, for example trucker caps with mesh fabric at the back or sports caps made of light, quick-drying material with laser-cut ventilation.

Fit: The cap should fit well without pressing, and it shouldn’t slip off or fall into your child’s field of vision. Our kids caps are adjustable at the back, so they grow with your child for a while. You’ll find the measurements in our size chart.

Material: When buying, check what materials the cap is made of and whether they are tested or certified – with kids’ clothing it’s worth taking a look at the label.

A favorite piece: The best protection is the cap your child actually likes to wear – because no headwear helps if it keeps getting pulled off (we speak from experience 😉). Let your child help choose the color and style; it also saves long discussions before you head out. Browse our kids caps together – or wear your caps as a matching look.

Sun hat & beach hat: protection for neck and ears

Sun hat: Whether as a bucket hat or a floppy hat – sun hats have a wide brim that shades the head, face and neck. They are usually worn with a chin strap so that the sun protection stays on your child’s head even during wild play.

Beach hat: These lightweight fabric hats with a visor and neck flap are best suited for the beach and the pool. They protect the head, neck and ears from sunburn. The chin strap keeps them in place even during water activities, and the material of most models dries extremely quickly.

Sun protection for your child’s head: cap or sun hat?

Which headwear works better depends on how long your child is in the sun and what you’re up to. A classic cap mainly protects the forehead, eyes and face, is comfortable and quick to put on and take off. That’s why many families combine both: the hat for long beach days, the cap for everyday life.

Cap with neck protection or sun hat?

A classic cap leaves the neck and ears uncovered – our Soulbuddy caps don’t have neck protection either. If your child spends a long time in strong sun, for example at the beach or the pool, a sun hat with a wide brim or a beach hat with a neck flap is the better choice. Whatever the headwear: shade and sunscreen are always part of sunny days.

Straw hat & co. – which headwear works when

Straw hat: Its wide brim gives the face plenty of shade, and the lightweight material is breathable and comfortable on hot days. A straw hat is best for walks and calmer activities – it’s less suitable for lots of action at the beach or in windy weather.

Which headwear works when, at a glance:

Everyday life, playground, way to daycare, day trips: cap

Long days in strong sun: sun hat or beach hat with neck flap

Water play: beach hat with chin strap

Walks and calm activities: straw hat

Frequently asked questions

From what age are Soulbuddy kids caps available?

For babies from approx. 3 months, many styles are available in KIDS S. KIDS M fits toddlers approx. 1–2 years, KIDS L fits kids from approx. 2 years. What really matters, though, is the head circumference – we explain how to measure it in our article Measuring kids’ head circumference. You’ll find all styles in our kids caps & beanies.

Is a kids cap also suitable for wind and rain?

In moderate wind and light rain, the brim protects the face and eyes. To stop the cap from flying away in gusts, attach it to a shirt or jacket with the Cap Clip.

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