custom Bonnet
do you want to be your own bonnet artist? then you've come to the right place! with our custom modBonnet option, you can choose your own fabric combination to make a bonnet as unique as you are!
Here's how a custom hat works:
1. purchase this listing, and make a note about your favorite fabrics, colors, images, etc in the two fabric slots.
2. Colette (our owner & creative director) will email you with an image of fabrics that meet the criteria you describe.
3. You give Colette feedback on the fabrics... and she will continue to send images until you have found the two PERFECT fabrics for you!
Usually custom bonnets take about 7-14 days to ship. if you're in a super hurry, though, please email us & we'll do our best to meet your needs! Custom hats can be made from any *in stock* fabrics. If you're looking for something more specific, please look at our other custom hat options where you can select fabrics from just about anything that's available on Etsy or Hawthorne Threads (except Liberty of London).
*Please note that custom items cannot be returned or exchanged.*
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do you want to protect your little one from the sun in style?
then the UB2 Urban Baby Bonnet is for you!
often imitated but never duplicated in style, functionality, fabrics, design, or craftsmanship, the UB2 bonnets are cool, fun, funky, functional, super-cute and distinctively original. They're a postmodern twist on an heirloom classic!
and with our CUSTOM BONNETS, you can make something that's as unique and individual as you are!
with literally hundred of combination choices, you can pick and choose both fabrics for your special bonnet. whether it's something special for you or a gift for your fave gal pal, making a custom bonnet is totally easy and super fun! if you want something that you don't see here, please email us (we always love to chat) and we'll do our best to help you design a totally beautiful and custom hat!
UB2's unique design protects your little one from sun, wind, and rain-in style!!
our totally reversible bonnets feature a seamed brim, which allows you to fold back as much or as little of the brim as you like. The wide brim also allows discrete breastfeeding, and UB2 bonnets work beautifully in front or rear facing baby carriers-unlike most baby hats. The bonnets fasten snugly under baby's chin using an adjustable snap closure that allows flexible sizing and a comfortable, custom fit.
our bonnets are made using ultra-hip, modern fabrics; our unique fabric combinations are part of our trademark specialty!
all UB2 modBonnets feature easy-care 100% cotton.
with hip & modern fabric combinations for BOYS & GIRLS, your UB2 is guaranteed to grab everyone's attention. people will (literally!) stop you on the street to ask where you've purchased such an adorable hat!
designed by a mom, the bonnets have been rigorously kid-tested and mother approved. We're proud to say that we're dedicated to quality-actually, we're crazy about it! each and every piece is double-checked individually and by hand. you can be sure that your Urban Baby Bonnet will become an heirloom treasure to pass on to the next generation! UB2 is a woman-owned company and our products are handmade in the USA!
we are committed to domestic production, social equity, and environmental sustainability. you'll see these commitments in our manufacturing practices, our support of work-at-home women, and in our use of organic fabrics and minimal, environmentally responsible packaging.
we hope you LOVE your UB2!
Choose your size.
Hat Features.
* All of our hats are rated to provide UPF 50+ protection, the highest protection any article of clothing can offer.
* Our hats are reversible.
* They provide discreet breastfeeding.
* The snap-strap means your baby CANNOT pull the hat off.
* All of our hats are HANDMADE by work-at-home women in the USA.
Sizing Advice.
Always Measure for the Best Fit.
If you have questions about size, please let us know.
What size should I choose?
Each of our hat styles fit slightly differently, and therefore, they do have slightly different sizing recommendations. See below by hat style, and we've done our best to help you decide what size is correct. In EVERY case, though, the best way to know what size to order is to MEASURE your child's head circumference. We offer age ranges as a rough guideline but head shapes vary and children, even when "big" or "small" for their age can have widely varying head sizes. Age is NOT a reliable predictor.
* Bonnets--
Our modBonnets and ecoBonnets are exactly the same except for the choice of fabrics. Both tend to run LARGE. Except for the XXS which is designed to *actually* fit newborns, if in doubt, size down. Our XL bonnet is HUGE and is ONLY for children whose head circumference is above 21".
Our skiBonnets run small. Sizing up is advisable if your child is at the end of the size range. The fleece tends to be thick and while we prefer a very snug winter hat (no wind!), not everyone does. If you're in doubt, size up.
* Buckets--
These run true to size. If in doubt, size UP.
* Brimless bonnets--
These run true-to-size. If in doubt, size UP.
* Caps--
Our spring/summer caps tend to run true-to-size or a tad large. They are designed to fit all the way down on the head, so the edge of the cap is at about the bottom of the ear lobe. We designed the hats this way so they provide full sun protection for the entire ear.
The caps will appear TOO TALL if you're looking for an above-the-ear fit.
The caps fit best when worn at an angle, with the elasticized back down below the bulb of the head and the brim up just below the hairline.
If in doubt, size UP.
Our skiCaps run SMALL. If your child is towards the end of the size range and you do not want a snug fit (snug fits are great for wind protection), then please size UP.
* Pixies--
Our pixie hats run LARGE. They can be folded back even at the snap point for a smaller and shallower fit. Stay within the size range or if you're in doubt, size DOWN.
* Pilots & Ear Hats--
Pilots and ear hats use the same pattern. They tend to run LARGE. If in doubt, size down.
Ship Times.
Most Orders Ship in 1-4 Business Days.
If you need your hat FAST, though, please send us an email or make a note in your order and we will ship it right away!
Transit times vary but usually are:
Domestic-
2-5 business days
Express mail is 1-2 business days.
International-
First class is 7-21 business days
Priority mail is 7-10 business days
Express mail is 3-5 business days
Keep in mind that these are ESTIMATES, and actual transit times depend on many variables that are out of our control. Thank you for understanding.
Care Guide.
Our Beautiful Hats Can Withstand Lots of Abuse!!
*You *can* machine wash and tumble dry them... but they will shrink, usually 4-6%.
*We recommend hand wash & line dry.
*Ears on our ear hats should be removed before washing and should be spot cleaned only.
*Poms on our brimless hats should be spot cleaned only. Use a hair dryer to puff the poms back up to their original loft & softness.
*Wool items can be SPOT CLEANED ONLY.
*Mariner cloth shinks significantly and should be hand washed only.
* Silk items should be hand washed only.
Our Guarantee.
Guaranteed for Life.
We never expect that there will be a problem. But we're human and our items are handmade. Every once in a while, a stinker of a snap or an off-kilter seam slips through, even though every single hat is triple checked for quality.
No matter what the problem is, if you're not happy, we're not happy. It's that simple.
And so, our bonnets are totally guaranteed against manufacturing defects, for LIFE. Shrinkage, wash fading, and color-bleeding when exposed to pool chemicals or sunscreens of any type are not considered manufacturer defects.
If you have a problem, email us and we'll work with you to make it right.
Warranty coverage extends even to people you pass the bonnet on to. They're guaranteed, forever. Once we see the defect, we will repair or replace your hat at our discretion.
Of course, we can't really help if your dog chews up your hat or if you accidentally put it in the blender.
Please note that because of variability of washing methods, washing machines, water temperatures, previous chemical exposures (i.e., sunscreen) and detergents, we do not guarantee that your 100% cotton bonnet will not shrink or fade or bleed in the wash.
But if it's something we didn't do quite right, we'll MAKE it right.
We're proud of our products and we stand behind them. 100%.