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

When it comes to sun protection for kids, the head is especially important. Caps for kids aren’t just super stylish, they’re also very practical. They protect from the sun and make sure the little adventurers aren’t dazzled too much. In moderate wind and rain, they also protect from the weather. But what should parents look out for when buying a cap for their little ones? And which headwear is best for sun protection? We’ve put together a few tips for you. We’ll start with some basic recommendations from our experience with kids caps. Of course, some of this is very individual. You know your child best and what fits your everyday life!

Look: What often seems secondary to us adults is especially important to kids. And let’s be honest: who wants long discussions before you’ve even left the house? Exactly – nobody. That’s why we clearly recommend: consider your kids’ wishes or let them help decide which cap they want to wear.

Size: For the cap to fit well without slipping off or limiting the field of vision, it needs to be the right size. We’ve dedicated a separate blog article to this topic. Here you’ll learn how to measure your child’s head circumference correctly.

Quality: Only the best is good enough for the little ones. When buying, check what materials the cap is made of and whether they are certified. Our Soulbuddy caps, for example, are all Oeko-Tex certified. So you can be sure the material is high quality.

Looking for inspiration for kids caps? Browse our range of caps for kids in all colors and sizes! If you like, there’s even a matching look for mom and dad ;)

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

Whether at the beach, on the playground or at the pool: in summer, your child’s sun protection becomes important.

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Caps, Hats, Beanies & Co - A Comparison of Sun Protection

Everyone longs for summer. Long days, T-shirts, swimming trips, and sunshine. As wonderful as the sun is, it's just as important that children are always protected from dangerous UV rays, especially on sunny days. A cap, a beach hat or other headwear is a good way to do this. Here are a few different types of kids' hats:

Baseball Cap: A cap is comfortable and easy to wear. It offers protection for the eyes and head, which is often not yet fully covered with hair in young children. Plus, snapback caps or trucker caps just look incredibly cool on kids' heads. In addition to classic kids' caps with colorful motifs and prints, there are also stylish snapback caps for children in adult designs. With the caps from Soulbuddy, dad and son can even wear a matching look, which makes the cap even more appealing for kids.

Sun Hat: Whether as a bucket hat or a floppy hat. These hats have a wide brim that protects the entire head, face, and neck area. These hats are usually worn with a chin strap so that the sun protection stays on the child's head even during activity.

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Beach hat, straw hat & co. – which headwear works when

Beach hat: The lightweight fabric hats with visors and neck flaps are best suited for the beach or pool. They protect the head, neck, and ears from sunburn. The chin strap keeps the beach hat securely on the head even during water activities, and the material of most models dries extremely quickly.

Straw hat: This sun protection provides ample shade for the face with its wide brim. The lightweight material is comfortable to wear in summer at high temperatures and is breathable. The straw hat immediately evokes holiday feelings but is more suitable for walks or calmer activities. Due to its shape, it is not quite as suitable for a lot of action at the beach or in windy weather.

Which kids' headwear is best suited for which activity depends on your child's needs. A cap is great for everyday use, while a sun hat is better suited for longer outdoor stays, and the beach hat also stays securely on the head during water games.

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 – as long as they like 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 at the back or sports caps made of light, quick-drying material with laser-cut ventilation.
Fit: The cap should fit well without pressing. Our kids caps in KIDS M (approx. 1–2 years) and KIDS L (from approx. 2 years) can be adjusted via the snapback closure. You’ll find the measurements in our size chart.
A favorite piece: The best protection is the cap your child actually likes to wear. Let your child help choose the color and style – or wear the cap together as a matching look.

Cap with neck protection or sun hat?

A classic cap mainly protects the forehead, eyes and face – it leaves the neck and ears uncovered. Our Soulbuddy caps don’t have neck protection. If your child spends a long time in strong sun, for example at the beach or pool, a sun hat with a wide brim or a beach hat with a neck flap is the better choice. For the playground, the way to daycare, day trips and everyday life, a cap is often the more practical solution. Many families combine both: the hat for long beach days, the cap for everything else. Whatever the headwear: shade and sunscreen are always part of sunny days.

FAQ about sun protection for kids

Is a cap good sun protection for kids?

A cap protects the head, forehead and eyes from the sun. The neck and ears stay uncovered – a sun hat or beach hat with a neck flap is better suited for that.

From what age are Soulbuddy kids caps available?

KIDS M fits toddlers approx. 1–2 years, KIDS L fits kids from approx. 2 years. What matters is the head circumference – we explain how to measure it in our article Measuring kids’ head circumference.

Which kids caps are especially airy in summer?

Trucker caps with a mesh back and sports caps with laser-cut ventilation. You’ll find all styles in our kids caps.

Conclusion

Don’t forget that a cap is an important part of your child’s sun protection. Make sure you choose headwear that is comfortable and safe for your child – and above all, that your child likes to wear. Because no headwear protects from the sun if it keeps getting pulled off. (We speak from experience.)

And if you need tips on how to measure your child’s head to find the right size, we have a matching blog article for you: Measuring kids’ head circumference & hat size by age. Have fun in the sun!