Quick answer
Tighten the knotted top and adjust the hat so the seam sits just above your baby's eyebrows. If it still slips, the hat may be too large for your baby's head.
Why organic knotted hats slip
Organic cotton knotted hats are designed to stretch and grow with your baby, but that same stretch can make them prone to slipping if the fit isn't adjusted. The hat's snug swim-cap fit works best when the knot is properly tightened and the fabric is positioned correctly around the ears.
Common culprits include a loose knot, placing the hat too far back on the head, or wearing it over a smooth fabric that doesn't provide grip. Newborns who are mostly lying down may also move the hat by turning their head.
Diagnosis & fix
- Symptom: Hat keeps sliding forward over eyes: The hat is likely sitting too far back or the knot is too loose. Pull the hat down so the front edge rests just above the eyebrows and the ears are fully covered.
- Likely cause: Knot is too loose: The knotted top controls the overall tightness. Untie the knot, pull both sides evenly to tighten the cap around the baby's head, then retie. The hat should feel snug but not tight. Check that the hat stays in place when baby turns their head; if not, tighten further.
- Corrective action: Check fit after feeding or movement: Babies can push the hat off during feeding or while lying on their back. Reposition the hat and retie the knot after each feeding or at the first sign of slipping. If the hat still slips after repeated tightening, it may be too large for your baby's current head size. Switch to a smaller size or wait until baby grows into it.
Product that helps
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Owl Hoo? | Organic Knotted Hat: GOTS-certified, 100% organic cotton, fits nice and snug like a swim cap, covering little ears, knotted top is adjustable to fit comfortably as baby grows. The adjustable knot lets you customize the fit without any extra accessories, so it stays put even as baby moves.
Owl Hoo? | Organic Knotted Hat
