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Baby hat size chart

Babies grow fast, so size by head measurement rather than age when you can. Pick an age or type your baby’s head circumference.

Hat size calculator

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Enter your head measurement to see your size in every system.

Baby hat sizes by age

These head circumferences are typical ranges. A baby at the top of a range usually needs the next size up.

Baby hat sizes by age
AgecmInchesUS
Preemie 25 – 32 9.8 – 12.6 –
Newborn 32 – 36 12.6 – 14.2 –
0 to 3 months 35 – 40.5 13.8 – 15.9 –
3 to 6 months 39.5 – 43.5 15.6 – 17.1 –
6 to 12 months 42 – 47 16.5 – 18.5 –
Toddler (1 to 2 years) 45 – 49 17.7 – 19.3 –

How to measure a baby’s head

  • Use a soft tape measure while your baby is calm or asleep.
  • Wrap it around the widest part of the head: just above the eyebrows and ears and around the back.
  • Keep it snug but not tight, and measure twice.
  • Add about 1 cm (⅜ in) for a structured sun hat. Knit hats need no extra.

European baby hat sizes

In Europe and the UK, baby hats are often labelled by head circumference in centimetres, such as 35, 37, 39 or 41, or by age in months. A hat labelled 39 fits a head of about 39 cm. Use the EU result in the calculator for these.

Fit tips

  • Newborn hats are outgrown within weeks. Buy 0 to 3 months if you want more wear.
  • Sun hats for babies should have a chin strap and a brim of at least 5 cm.
  • Take hats off for sleep indoors, because babies release heat through their head.

How to measure your head

  1. 1 Use a soft tape measure, or a string and a ruler.
  2. 2 Wrap it around your head where the hat will sit: about 1 cm (⅜ in) above your ears and across the middle of your forehead.
  3. 3 Keep the tape level and snug, not tight. Do not pull it in.
  4. 4 Read the number where the tape overlaps. Measure two or three times and use the largest value.
  5. 5 Type the number into the calculator, or find it in the chart.
How to measure

Frequently asked questions

What size hat does a newborn wear?

Most newborns have a head circumference of 32 to 36 cm (12 ⅝ to 14 ⅛ in), about 34 cm on average. Look for hats labelled newborn, 0 to 1 month or 35 cm.

What size hat does a 6 month old wear?

About 42 to 44 cm (16 ½ to 17 ¼ in). Hats labelled 6 to 12 months usually fit.

How big is a 0 to 3 month baby hat?

It fits a head of about 35 to 40.5 cm (13 ¾ to 16 in).

Should a baby hat be tight?

No. It should stay on without leaving a mark. Knit hats can be slightly smaller than the head because they stretch.

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