Making winter fun for kids with Bedhead Hats

Winter can often feel like a long, dreary stretch for kids, with cold days and early nights limiting outdoor play. But rugging up in fun character hats and warm-and-snug mittens makes kids look forward to getting outdoors.

From our fleecy koala and teddy beanies to our lighter, soft-cotton dinosaur legionnaires and kitty-eared toddler bucket, we’ve got something for all kiddos – and all wintery regions! It's the easiest way to get kids warm, protected AND looking forward to some FUN!

Why kids love them

1.    Character appeal

Children are naturally drawn to fun characters. Whether it's their favourite animal or a scary dinosaur, these hats allow kids to express their individuality and engage their imagination.
TRY: Koala beanie | Dinosaur Legionnaire in Khaki | Sharkie Legionnaire 

2.    Comfort + warmth

Made with high-quality, super-soft materials, Bedhead novelty winter hats are cozy and snug, keeping little heads and ears protected from the cold. For the not-as-chilly areas, our soft-cotton and linen styles shade eyes and faces while keeping heads warm.
TRY: Fleecy Legionnaire | Heritage Teddy | Kitty Toddler Bucket

3.    Interactive play

Our character hats have additional features like ears, eyes or teeth, adding an interactive element that transforms wearing a hat into a playful activity.
TRY: Teddy beanie | Dino legionnaire in Green | Tiger Bucket 

How our hats can make winter fun!

1.    Encouraging outdoor play

When they have a hat they love – and matching mittens for toasty fingers - they'll be more excited to bundle up and play outside. Whether it's building a snowman, going on a winter walk, or just going out to lie on the grass and look for pictures in the clouds, it’s easier to get outside when you’re feeling warm and snug. If there is a particular day or event kids are a little cautious of (perhaps they’re still getting used to daycare), make that day the dedicated “fun hat day” where everyone in the family has to wear a fun hat! Sometimes it’s the smallest, silliest things that can help kids turn a corner!

2.    Boosting creativity

Kids can become their favourite animal and weave stories and adventures as they play. This imaginative play is crucial for their cognitive development and creativity. On days when outdoor play isn't an option, have a craft session inspired by your child's hat – make a koala mask or draw their dinosaur character in different scenes, or even make up stories about their adventures and turn them into little hand-made books.

3.    Photo opportunities

Let's face it, kids in adorable hats make for the best photos. Whether it's a candid shot of them playing in the snow or a posed holiday picture, our cute hats are guaranteed to make those winter memories even more precious. For extra fun, start a winter photo challenge where kids take pictures of themselves wearing their Bedhead hats in different locations or doing various activities. This can be a fun way to document their winter adventures and keep them engaged.

As tempting as hibernating can be, leave it to the real bears! Instead, use our hats and wintery accessories to bring joy, warmth and creativity to winter, making more magical moments for little ones – and yourself! 

Shop all of our winter hats and accessories here