How do I measure my baby's head for a hat?
Run a soft tape around the widest part of the head, level, just above the eyebrows and the tops of the ears. Match that measurement to our size chart to find the right age size. Between two sizes, take the larger.
Do the knitted beanies have ties?
Yes — almost every bonniemob infant hat in the baby sizes (0–24 months) has soft ties, knitted baby beanies included.
Can my baby wear a hat indoors?
The lightweight jersey beanies are made for it — soft, unlined and stretchy, so they're comfortable in a cool room. The knitted and lined styles are better kept for outdoors.
Are the baby hats wool or acrylic?
Natural fibres only here at the bonniemob — GOTS certified organic cotton, merino wool, or a cotton and cashmere blend. Nothing here is acrylic, which is a plastic yarn that holds warmth and moisture against the skin rather than letting it evaporate naturally.
Is merino wool soft enough for a baby?
Yes. Merino fibres are far finer than standard wool, and fineness is what makes a yarn soft — they bend against the skin rather than pressing into it. Merino and organic cotton simply suit different days: cotton is cool and light for warm weather, merino is warm and comfortable through damp British winters. Both are lovely against new skin.
How do I wash a baby hat or bonnet?
Machine wash at 30 on a wool or delicate cycle, ease back into shape and dry flat. We don't recommend tumble drying: heat and tumbling shrink and felt knitted fibres, soften the elastic that gives a hat its grip, and lift the surface so colour dulls. Dried flat, a knitted hat holds its shape and its colour for years.