Kids' Play Hat

I found this website while searching the internet for a hat that would give good sun protection, and fell in love with these hats! I have one for each of my 7 children and they love them! You can't find anything like this in Australia, which is odd given the harshness of our summers and the high incidence of skin cancer here. I tell everyone about this site - Best. Hat. Ever.

We live high elevation area; a hat and sunscreen are necessity of our life now. My son loves and is proud to wear this hat. Whenever he wears it, people ask about it. It is an excellent hat that he cannot wait to wear it in the Spring/Summer.

We moved to CA recently and this hat really rocks!! Bought one for my 3 year old. She loves it and wears it every day. She usually refuses to wear a hat, except for this one. Strongly recommend it and I might buy an adult one for myself.

Bought one for my 5 year old, 3 year old, infant and now I am buying one for my niece :o) This is the best sun hat you can buy. It actually STAYS PUT with all the running around and activities kids do. My kids wore them ALL summer and they never complained once about wearing it because it is so comfy. I have actually been stopped by a number of moms to ask me where I bought my kids hats.

My son, now 23 months, has worn this hat since he could hold his head up. I love the safety strap that keeps it on but will unlatch without too much force. It provides good sun protection, he can wear it in the pool and it looks great. But most importantly he wears it! other parents are always commenting that they've never seen a kid this age who will wear a hat. We give out this website all the time.

My grandson wears his new play hat every time he goes outdoors. His entire face , ears and neck are shaded, so we don't have to worry about sunburn. He can look around without squinting and enjoys his time in the sun much more than before. He looks great in it, too.

I keep buying the bigger size of this hat for my son as he grows. He likes wearing it and it provides great protection outside while he is playing. Best hat I have found for him.

I got the hat (youth) today, and tried it on my 3 yr old's head. It is good that it has a wide adjustable range that can fit my 3 yr old and even my head (I am a small head mom).
Would consider buying it for myself later someday.

great color (blue) and style. great coverage. exactly what my daughter needs in sunny L.A.!

We bought the Kids' Play Hats before a week long trip to the Jersey shore. At home in SoCA, my daughters (4 & 2) kept getting sunburns on their faces, but don't like to wear hats. The hats are FABULOUS. The straps are comfortable and keep the hats from blowing off. Both girls love the pink/purple colors. They wore them, kept them on, and after spending day in and day out at the beach, did NOT get sunburned on their faces or necks. What more can you ask for? We got a lot of comments on how cute the hats are, too. They continue to wear them happily at home. So happy with this purchase!!!

My kids and their friends have worn these hats for years and they love it. It's so comfortable to wear that some times my kids forget to take it off in their classroom!
I'm ordering one for my 2yrs old child b/c she likes to wear her older sisters' hats around the house.

taking my youngest granson to an airshow and umbrellas are not allowed, this works perfect

My 7 yr old and 4 yr old daughters both wear these hats. We live in Southern California so they wear them year round. The kids love how it shades their whole face and back of neck. They even wear them on the playground. I love that the hats have a breakaway cord. The other kids always ask their parents for the same hat!

My kids and their friends have worn these hats for years -- they are comfortable and come in great colors. I just bought another one for my son, after he had outgrown the smaller size. Growing up with them, the kids really appreciate not having the glare of sunlight in their eyes while outside -- at the park, in the pool or at the beach. People will often stop to ask where we bought our hats.

I purchased 2 hats for my granddaughter last year, both were the Kids' Play Hat style with the wide brim and flap. Her mother received so many compliments from other parents wanting to know where she bought the hat. I just received another email that says, "so many Mom's oooh and aaahh over Anuhea's hat". This is the 2nd summer my granddaughter has worn your hats and we love them. Thank you!

I bought a kid's play hat for my son to use at camp. He didn't really care for the style but did in fact think that he got good coverage.

I love this product and have it for both my little toe headed boys! I just wish they would stop loosing them!! I love it so much that every time they loose it at the river or beach, i have to buy them a new one!

My 18 mouth old son wears the hat all the time when we go outside and most of the time he does not try and take it off. I got him the child size and I think he will be able to wear it for a few more years.

I chose this style for my 16 month-old daughter, wanting something with great coverage (especially considering sundresses and tank/spaghetti straps) combined with great visibility (for her) and comfort (she hates keeping hats on...still working on that issue). Love how lightweight the hat is, and the colour was pretty much exactly as pictured. The adjustable straps work very well, and even though I bought the child (suggested ages 2-5) size for long-term use, she can wear it this summer when cinched - and it doesn't look bunchy or too big, despite there being room to grow. The brim seems wide enough for good sun protection, but its structure does not block her vision as far as I can tell. There is great coverage over her upper back. I don't usually like the look of kids' hats designed for functional sun coverage, but the style of this is cute on her, and I don't feel that I had to sacrifice (much) fashion in order to get function!

I bought a lavender play hat for my granddaughter and a tan play hat for my grandson. They just love them and feel so grown-up that their hats are the same as their grown-ups. It's so fun that the whole family has matching hats.

My children have worn this hat since they were babies. My oldest is 10 and through the years has gotten different colors. We wear these everywhere when outdoors (beach, playing, recess at school, amusement parks etc!). We have received so many compliments and questions about these hats whenever our kids wear them. They are great, easy to transport, clean and stay on a child's head.

My girlfriend was wearing this hat to play tennis. I tried it on and loved the coverage it gave me and how lightweight it was. I'm blonde and fair skinned so I need all the protection I can get. It will be perfect for golf and tennis! I like the beige but wish it came in white also.

We bought one of these hats for our fair-skinned red-headed 2 year old. It lasted FIVE YEARS and only ripped because she pulled really hard on it during a kayak trip in a downpour. We get so many positive comments on the hat. It does a great job of really blocking the sun on her whole face.

We use this hat every time we go outdoors, especially to the park, it's very lightweight, adjustable and has great coverage. My daughter usually takes off the other hats she wears because they are to thick. The Kids Play Hat material is breathable and light, so she barely feels she has a hat on at all. I highly recommend this hat.

My 17 mo daughter loves hats and is very fair skinned. This protects her well and the chin strap keeps it on. It is a little big and slides over her forehead a bit, but she'll grow into it. Just gets in the way of cute pictures.

I bought this hat for myself after borrowing my nephews Fun Bucket Hat for a 4 day music festival in the hot desert. I loved the hat so much I came back from the trip and bought one for myself. My head size is small enough that I can wear either the Child or Youth size. The Youth size has a more appropriate chin strap for adults (toggle vs velcro) and is also longer in the back and has a wider brim. As an adult, I much prefer the Youth size. I stayed cool in the hot sun by soaking the hat in water every hour and wearing it dry. Excellent for cramming into a backpack as well. Stays true to shape even when wet or after being crushed. I also love the low price. If you are an adult with a small head & face, try the Child and/or Youth sizes. The brims are less wide than adult sizes and will not dwarf your face.

My daughter wears this hat whenever outside and even into the pool. She loves it! I love that it covers her neck as well and stays on even in our windy area.

We were given this hat right before moving overseas to Africa. My daughter has been wearing it for the last year and a half. It has been one of the best hats ever! The brim that continues around the sides and back really helps to prevent sunburn on her shoulders and back. The material is so light so she doesn't even seem to notice that she is wearing it and the chin strap is great for when the wind picks up...no more chasing hats for me! It washes out easily and dries fast. No complaints here!

Originally bought the child hat for my 2 1/2 year old son before a beach vacation. This hat is AMAZING. Over three years later, and after ocean water, pool water, pond water, mud, dirt, rain, and sand, we just bought him another one and one for his one year old sister. He wears it outside every day April - Oct with no complaints. We have received many compliments and he has never gotten a sunburn on his head, face, ears or neck even without sunscreen, which he hates to have on his face. It doesn't blow off in the wind, it is comfortable, it looks good and it provides the best sun protection we have ever found in a hat. In three years we would have spent much more than $20 on sunscreen and we would have needed to fight our son to put it on. He loves his hat and we never have to fight with him to wear it. It is so much easier to just grab his hat and go when we are outside for a short amount of time than it is to goop him up with sunscreen. I like knowing we are giving him the best start we can in life and quality sun protection is a big part of that.

All four of my kids ages 10-4 love their hats in the pool, hiking, at camp, school recess and the beach because it keeps them feeling cool from the hot California sun and from squinting. Parents marvel and ask how I get all of them to keep their hats on. I refer them to your site! I've done school fundraisers so other kids can be protected as well.

Both of my boys have this hat, and they love them. In fact, they've loved them a little too much, and we're going to end up replacing them soon. We live on a sailboat, and comfort is critical, because they wear them all the time, and life's too short to argue with a kid about wearing their hat all the time. But with this hat? No argument. Hurrah!

I purchased this hat for my granddaughter when she was a year old and she has been wearing it for all outdoor activities for the last 2 years. She now has a few Sunday Afternoons Play Hats--enough that she wears one practically everywhere. I love the sun protection, the outstanding design, and the fact that her face, eyes, and neck are protected. Highly recommend this hat!

I bought this hat for my daughter (a very fair-skinned redhead) last summer and we both LOVE it! She wore it all last summer and is happily wearing it again this year. I love how lightweight the hat is as her head sweats terribly in heat/humidity. I love the bright purple color (I have a matching hat as well!) and the mesh vents. The chin strap (we have the child size) works great for her, too. I guess the best thing I can say about this hat is that my daughter ASKS to wear it...I'd say that says it all! Great job Sunday Afternoons!

My daughter wears her hat everyday on the playground. I like how well it stays on her head and protects not just her face from the sun, but her ears and neck as well.

My son wears this everywhere in FL. It's cool to have on your head with all the vents. The strap keeps it from blowing off in wind or on boat, and it is awesomely comfortable. The main feature I like is that the hat shields both the front and back of neck.

Love this hat! Went camping and it went swimming and fishing and hiking and swimming lol. Made it through it all and no sunburns ever! Drys fast holds shape I love it.

A great hat - Sun safe, attractive and lightweight. My son LOVES to wear it.

This is a great hat! The best I have been able to find.

I have two boys, ages 1 and 3. Every time we go to the playground I get compliments on this hat!! We have four different colors, and we keep two in the car and two at home. That way we're never without one when we need it! We live in TX and the sun is brutal on their eyes. This hat allows them to enjoy playing outside without the pain of the bright sun and also I don't worry about sunburn from the neck up! The breakaway clip (like what cat collars have) is a lifesaver, as my 3 yr old has gotten snagged or pulled on it more than once. It just pops open and the hat falls off. Wonderful, wonderful smart thinking on the breakaway chin strap!!

I bought 2 kids hats last year for my girls 4 & 6. They fit very well on them and are very lightweight. So I bought one more for their cousin this year for his soccer class. Excellent hats.

We use this hat for both of our boys. The child size even fits our 1 year old since it is adjustable! The brim size is large enough to keep out the sun, while still letting them see. I always get compliments and other parents asking where I got the hat. Since we live in Canada, the shipping is more expensive than the hat, but it is worth every penny!!

I got this for my 2 year old granddaughter in pink, she loves it...we have a lake house and she is with us on weekends. She is a redhead and FAIR..I purchased several items for her, but this hat will be the weekender for her! Easy to put on, and I love the safety release.

This hat is perfect! My daughter had the infant hat and is now in the child size. She is 18 months and we got the child size rather than baby so it would fit for longer. It fits great and blocks out so much sun! She gets compliments on it every time she wears it.

Great summer hat for coverage of head, face, and neck. Nice and lightweight and adjustable to head size.

Both of my kiddos have, wear, & love their hats! They wear them in the pool, playground or anytime we're out & it's sunny. Fantastic light material, doesn't overheat them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product.

My 2 year old son loves his child size Kids Play Hat. He even wears it inside the house. I love that the smart strap is easy to use, the hat is very lightweight.

Provides the best sunlight protection for our 4 year old in California.

I love these hats! They provide excellent coverage from the sun and look adorable. I love the adjustment around the head for a custom fit and the safety chin strap. Even if it does blow off in the wind, at least it can't blow away with the chin strap fastened! The colors are great and it is a quick dry material. My kids wear the hats right into the water and I don't have to worry about sunscreen on their faces. Also, it provides nice shade for their eyes too. The only negative is I'm always worried I'll lose them!

We live in a small apartment with three boys. Luckily we are in California. The weather usually permits playing outside all day. These hats are light, comfortable, and well ventilated. These qualities along with the design keep the hats on all day while they have fun outdoors. At three my little ones still haven't gotten a sunburn. We've gone through two sizes so far and are hoping the style will still be cool enough for them when they grow into the next size up. Buying one for my ten year old wouldn't keep his skin safe. He definitely has his own style.

I purchased 4 hats for my granddaughters prior to a family trip to Disney World. They wore them everywhere, even in the pool. Their faces and ears were protected. Even the 13 year old agreed to wear the hat :)

Wonderful product! I have three myself and recommend them often!

Bought my 2 year old one of these hats after seeing kids playing in them at park. I love it! We live in Texas and she wears it at the park and splash pads without argument. It provides great coverage but doesn't impede her vision or ability to play. It's lightweight and must be comfortable as my daughter rarely seems to notice she is wearing it. This hat is head and shoulders above any other toddler sun hat I have tried.

Excellent sunblock hat for kids, except my boy doesn't like to wear a hat. Cool and nice look, stylish. Wonderful coverage, even around the neck area. Seems very comfortable. Excellent choice if baby likes hats.

These hats are wonderful. Excellent fit, awesome protection from the sun and well made. Super durable and worth every penny.

I have many of these - they keep the sun out of the kids faces & are fantastic! The only thing that could be improved is I love the old way the strap used to be but they had to change it b/c of recalls or something. Don't let that change your mind though - this is the best hat.

I bought this hat because I was undergoing Chemo Therapy and needed to be careful of the sun due to the drugs in my system. I hate hats. I love this one! It is very comfortable and attractive. I had to get a kid's hat size, as I have a small head. I am so glad I found your company. I have since bought 1 more for myslef and 2 for nieces.

What a great hat. It is not only functioning, but the 5 years old son looks with it, like a professional backpacker. It is such a cute hat. All my friends are asking where I bought it for him, and the mother like son has the same hat, so it looks great. It is the best hat for us to take on trips.

I got this hat for my 7 yr old and it works great!! We live in south Texas and go visit family in the Florida Key so we are out in the sun a lot. The hat keeps the sun of their faces and necks and I don't have to worry about sunburns!! Highly recommend the hat.

This hat is great because it blocks the sun completely from my girls' faces and necks. It is lightweight, cool, and dries quickly. The best thing is the custom fitting. The neck strap and the strap in back adjust to MANY different head sizes. In fact, when in a bind, I opened up the strap and wore my four year old's hat. It was tight but it gave me the protection, I needed. I will be ordering a woman's Sunday Afternoons hat soon! I just ordered two more for some nieces' birthdays. Their mom is thrilled, and told me they were "awesome". My girls are 2 and 5, and I will continue ordering these hats for them as they grow.

I bought three of these hats for my kids three years ago. The hats have been worn over and over, even while playing in a pool, and the hats still look great and work great. They stay on so well with the adjustable strap. If you adjust it so it's just under the chin, the hat will stay on, even in windy weather. My only problem was with the Child size hat. The velcro doesn't work so well after 3 years of use. There have been no problems with the Youth size. Buy this hat for your child! It's the only one you'll need as it will last for years. I have gotten my money's worth! In fact, I'm back to order another one tonight for my daughter who has outgrown the Child size. I'll be passing the Child size hat down to my 4th child.

I'll add to the glowing compliments. This is a wonderful hat - we get great comments on it wherever we are. Thanks for having a cute hat with lots of coverage.

This hat is great most of the time, the only problem's we've ever had are at the beach. When it's super windy it blows off our kids heads. It works so well in all other enviroments that we keep buying them.

I was having so much trouble finding a good sunhat in stores. I am SO glad I ordered these for my girls! The coverage is perfect, the two adjustable straps make for a perfect fit and the sizes are forgiving, (the youth and child sizes can fit my two and four year-olds pretty much interchangably, my kids are a little big-headed though) the top is light and airy and the brim is stiffer to keep it from folding backward during breezy weather like other hats. Its also way cuter than I expected. I bought primrose, the color is pretty acurate on here, its a nice pinkish/lavender. This is just what I was looking for.

Love this hat! I have one for all three boys! They keep them on even in the water!

My 6 yr old and 4 yr old wear these hats literally every day. We live up in the Andes Mountains, and at 11,000 ft the sun is very intense. These hats cover faces & necks so my kids can play outside all day long & be protected from the sun. After only a few uses my son's chin strap broke, but its an easy fix. Other than that, these have held up very well. I'm back to buy two more!

These hats are great sun protection but I love them because they hold their shape when wet. When we started using this brand they no longer tried to take off their hats because they couldn't see.

Thank you Sunday Afternoons for making such a great sun hat for infants/toddlers. The shaped brim is great because it doesn't flop down in my daughters face like other sunhats we've tried & the back coverage is an added bonus in providing shade. The hat does pick up a bit of wind on a windy day though so remember to keep the strap on. Overall, awesome product :)

This hat is amazing. I got the Royal Blue for my daughter at an early age in Infant Size. She doesn't mind wearing hats now at 2 1/2. She still fits the baby size but she is petite. Now we are buying the child size because it is easier to keep one at home and daycare. I have a friend who recommended this brand to me. A Wonderful Oregon Company. I just wish they had it in Royal Blue For Women!!!

My 19 month old has been wearing the child size for several months now. The adjustment is very generous, the child size would fit all but the smallest babies and would continue to fit well into childhood. The mesh is great, the coverage is excellent, and the best part of all is that the hat doesn't rest on the neck or shoulders, so once it's on it's forgotten about! The strap is also very easy, you adjust it once so it fits every time with just a click. We've tried many hats with 2 kids in Phoenix, and this is by far the best.