A big red toadstool cap, bright as a storybook, with white spots scattered across the top and a wide brim that flops out past the ears. Underneath, the brim turns pale pink and softly pleated, the gilled side of a mushroom, so there’s a small surprise every time your kid tips their head back.
It’s light on the head and easy to keep on, which matters when a hat has somewhere to be. Out the door it goes, wobbling a little, off to inspect the garden for smaller mushrooms of its own.
Details
Thin cord ties under the chin
Hat only, the cape and dress are styling
Why we love it
One thing goes on a head and the whole afternoon changes: the hallway is a forest floor, the couch is a stump, and everyone speaks in tiny voices. It earns its keep in the dress-up bin long after October.
Care
Hand wash gently in cold water
Do not bleach
Lay flat to dry (avoid wringing or twisting to keep its shape)
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight