Where can I buy a sun hat with a strap for a toddler?

[emma'smom]

My toddler (dd1) keeps taking off her sun hat that doesn't have a strap, rendering its effects useless! Has anyone found an infant/toddler sun hat with a chin strap? Do they sell them anywhere at WDW?

Thanks!

 

[allysmom1218]

I bought my DD 2 sun hats at Babiesrus. They were on clearance and I payed $1.00 for each.

 

[eeyorefreak]

I had the same problem with my DS. My Grandma recommended the Wallaroo Hat Company because of their SPF50 protection. I got one for my DS and it has been great! http://wallaroohats.com/products/kids.php

Shannon

 

[wrldpossibility]

I found one on sale at Gymboree a few weeks ago. I also like the Hanna Andersson ones. Both have velcro chin straps. The above one with sun SPF protection sounds cool!

 

[bartleby1]

Target sells ones with a strap that are made to dry really quick. They are great for the pool or for the sun.

 

[karenTX]

I found DD one at Gymboree that had a velcro chin strap and a WIDE brim!

 

[PiperPizzaz]

You could just get a cheap grommet kit from Michael's and put your own string on.

 

[emma'smom]

You could just get a cheap grommet kit from Michael's and put your own string on.

Someone elsep probably could do this easily! For me, this would be a whole, big stressful project! I'm not very crafty!

I'll check Target and Gymboree (since I am running out of time for mail order).

 

[ekball]

I bought 2 Hanna Andersson hats this year - one I found on ebay for a good price. I like them a lot because they have a wide brim (wider than the hats I've bought in the past from Old Navy) and because they tie - no velcro straps. Kiddos can easily take off the velcro straps.

 

[emma'smom]

Thanks everyone! I found a great one today at Target! Wide brim, ties under the chin, dries fast! It should do the trick!

 

[NotUrsula]

Not for the OP, since she has a hat already, but for anyone else: the easiest thing to do is to cut a couple of the stitches on either side of the hat where the brim is sewn on, then thread a piece of elastic through the little gaps. Leave it long enough to go halfway around the hat plus enough to go under the chin, then tie it off in a double-knotted bow. Instant stretch chin strap.

 

[bartleby1]

Thanks everyone! I found a great one today at Target! Wide brim, ties under the chin, dries fast! It should do the trick!

Glad you found one! It sounds like the one I described which I absolutely LOVE! I bought one last year for my DD who was 8 mths at the time and just bought a larger one for this summer. I just wish I had them for my first two kids. I have purchased soooo many hats over the last three kids and never found one that I liked so much. Hope it works for you!

 

[fan_of_small_world]

I used to get hats with straps for DS and DD at Old Navy and Baby Gap. They were really cute, and the straps had a velcro closure (no bows to tie!).

 

[In Luv with Disney]

I got one at Target. It has SPF of 50 in the material which is a great PLUS! Although it does have a strap, DD who is 1 STILL finds a way to get it off...