When your baby is born, they are often given a newborn baby hat to help keep them warm.
Babies can struggle to regulate their body temperature, and after being born it can be a big adjustment going from a nice and cosy in your warm, into a hospital room. But that's where a newborn baby hat can come in handy.
Helping to keep your baby cosy, newborn baby hats are perfect for colder months too.
So if you're looking for a newborn baby hat to match their coming home outfit, or for them to wear after they're born, Mother&Baby have found the sweetest newborn baby hats for them.
Made from 100 per cent cotton and machine washable, this pack of five Newborn Baby Hats will see your little one through their first months comfortably. They come with a mixture of styles from stripes and stars, in grey and white.
A parent reviewer said: "Very soft and perfect size, fits well on a newborn (mine was born at 7,13 ounces for size gauge). They look so cute on!"
www2.hm.com
These double-layered 2-Pack Cotton Hats are made from organic cotton jersey and are super soft. They have a good amount of stretch to grow with your little one in their first couple months and also come in four other colour styles.
One customer said: "Great hats for my baby as she hates hats. These are soft and light so she doesn’t mind them, and the label cuts out well too. I think they run slightly large but will last longer and also have a bit of stretch to them."
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Made from thick 100 per cent organic cotton and suitable for machine washing, this Molly and Monty Organic Classic Newborn Beanie features a cute elephant and bird logo in baby-friendly inks.
One customer wrote: "Beautiful! I can't wait for my baby to arrive to put it on them!"
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Available in three colours, including pale pink, pale blue and cream, these Baby Boys And Girls Knitted Hat is made of super soft natural cotton. They're also available in different sizes, if you wanted to get a few for as they grow.
One review said: "Lovely and soft. They're beautifully made and I will buy some more, I definitely recommend these. And no delays with delivery too!"
www.argos.co.uk
Perfect for if you don't know whether you're having a baby boy or girl, the Koala Print & Grey Marl Hat 2 Pack Newborn is made from 100 per cent cotton. It comes with a plain grey and beige koala print hat.
www.etsy.com
With 17 colours to choose from, this Personalised Baby Knot Hat makes a gorgeous newborn hat, and also a great gift idea! You can choose whichever colour you prefer and add your little one's name on it. It's available in three different sizes and can be washed on a gentle cycle too.
One customer wrote: "This is the absolute sweetest little hat! Perfect for my boy!" Another parent said: "Gorgeous item for my baby’s coming home outfit."
www.notonthehighstreet.com
With three hat colours to choose from and eight embroidery colours too, this Personalised Embroidered Baby Hat can be completely customised to your colour preferences, and with your baby's name!
One parent review said: "Fantastic! Despite being personalised it arrived really quickly and is beautiful."
www.seraphine.com
The Mini Cotton & Cashmere Pink Knitted Baby Hat has diamond knit stitch detail and a rib fold over edge, making it look beautiful. It's available in blue and ivory too, and is warm and gentle on your baby's skin.
JoJo Maman Bébéwww.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
This super cute embroidered hat is perfect for a newborn, and it's fully lined with soft cotton to keep their head cosy and warm. It's simple to clean too - just pop it in the washing machine!
Pros
- The hat is fully lined, making it lasts longer through washes and wears
- Sweet heart design makes it a perfect to match with any outfit
Cons
- Best suited for warmer weather only
| Sizes available: | Tiny baby up to 3-6 months |
| Material: | 100% Cotton |
| Care: | Machine washable |
- Turn back brim
- Knotted top
- Fully lined in soft cotton
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
This hat's print is simple but so adorable, and it's made with soft materials that won't irritate sensitive skin. The brim can be folded up to make it fit a wide range of head sizes, and the lining adds an extra layer of warmth and comfort for your little one.
Pros
- It's 100% cotton, so gentle on your baby's skin
- It is fully lined for added comfort
- You can turn-back the brim for adjustable fit
Cons
- The hat is more suitable for cooler weather
| Material: | 100% Cotton |
| Machine washable: | Yes |
- All-over elephant print
- Supersoft touch#
- Turn back brim
- Knotted top
- Fully lined in soft cotton
Should newborn babies wear hats?
When a baby is born, they are often given a newborn baby hat to wear to help keep them cosy. It's a big adjustment from womb to the room you give birth in, so it helps them to feel more snug.
Newborn baby hats are only essential for cold weather or if it's chilly inside.
Note: avoid your newborn wearing a hat to bed as it could increase the risk of SIDS due to overheating or suffocation.
A journalist since 2015, Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for seven years. Emily writes about everything from the top baby products to pregnancy, fertility and maternal mental health. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.