Protect your children or grandchildren with the Sunday Afternoons Play Hat, widely loved as one of the best kids’ sun hats in New Zealand. Built for sunny adventures, these hats combine serious UPF 50+ sun protection with playproof durability that lasts season after season.

And the best part? Kids LOVE wearing them. With a huge choice of bright colours and fun prints, your little one will stand out in a sun-smart hat that’s as unique as they are.

From beach trips to bush walks, kindy days to pram rides, the Play Hat delivers comfort, safety and peace of mind. A floatable foam brim holds its shape, and the full neck veil shields delicate skin while fitting comfortably in a stroller or pram. The breakaway chinstrap and adjustable sizing band keep the hat secure yet safe, while water and stain resistance means it shrugs off ice cream drips, garden dirt and muddy puddles with ease.

• UPF 50+ certified breathable sun fabric (mesh not rated)
• 5.75 - 9.5 cm down sloping brim with floatable foam core (brim length depends on size)
• Full 11.5-15 cm neck veil for protecting back of neck (veil length depends on size)
• Strategic mesh crown ventilation
• Water repellent / stain resistant
• Packs flat for travel
• bluesign® main body fabric (solids only) and mesh
• SmartStrap® breakaway chinstrap
• Stroller friendly
• PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR)
• Adjustable sizing for custom fit
• Lightweight: 51 g