Hearing Aid Bucket Hat - a sun hat designed to help keep hearing aids and cochlear implants secure while protecting little ones from the sun.
Designed by The Sensory Specialist after extensive consultation with the deaf community, the Hearing Aid Bucket Hat is an exclusive adaptive design that combines the function of a pilot cap with the coverage of a sun hat. It helps keep hearing devices secure while supporting sun safety for babies and young children during outdoor play and everyday wear.
Soft breathable mesh ear panels gently hold hearing aids in place while allowing airflow around the ears - making it comfortable enough for kinder, outings, beach days and everything in between.
- Helps keep hearing aids and cochlear implants secure during outdoor wear
- Wide brim for sun protection
- Breathable mesh ear panels - keeps ears cool while holding devices in place
- 100% cotton with cotton mesh ear panels
- Adjustable fit with chin toggle
- Exclusive adaptive design by The Sensory Specialist
- Created in consultation with the deaf community
Sizes and how to measure
Choose size by head circumference measurement rather than age for the best fit. Every child's head size and shape is different, so measuring is the most reliable guide.
- Small: 6-18 months - approximately 46-50cm head circumference
- Medium: 2-4 years - approximately 50-54cm head circumference
How to measure: Use a soft tape measure and wrap it around the widest part of your child's head, just above the ears and across the forehead. Note the measurement in centimetres and match to the size guide above.
We have done our best to provide accurate measurements, however if the size is not right for your child please see our size exchange and returns policy below.
What if it doesn't fit?
Every child's head shape and size is different. If the fit feels a little loose, some parents have found that folding the mesh ear coverings in by 1 - 2 cm can provide a more secure and comfortable fit.
If you have tried the hat on your child and it is not the right fit, we accept returns on Hearing Aid Bucket Hats for a size exchange or refund.
To be eligible for a return, the hat must:
- Have its original tags attached
- Be in perfect, original and unused condition
To get started, complete the returns form below. It is the customer's responsibility to send the hat back to The Sensory Specialist. Once we receive it and have reviewed its condition for quality purposes, we will contact you with the next step.
Complete the Returns FormWho it's for
The Hearing Aid Bucket Hat is designed for babies and young children who wear hearing aids or cochlear implants and need both device security and sun protection. It may be helpful for:
- Babies and toddlers who pull at or dislodge their hearing aids outdoors
- Families looking for a sun-safe solution that also keeps hearing devices in place
- Outdoor activities including kinder, playground, beach, sport and outings
- Children with hearing loss who are new to wearing hearing devices
- Parents and carers wanting to reduce the risk of lost or damaged devices in the sun
Materials & care
- Material: 100% cotton with cotton mesh ear panels
- Fit: Adjustable chin toggle for a secure, comfortable fit
- Brim: Wide brim for sun protection
Care: Hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry to maintain shape.
Safety
This hat is designed to be worn under adult supervision at all times.
- Do not allow your child to chew or suck on the chin toggle or strap
- Check the fit regularly as your child grows
- Remove the hat during sleep
- This hat is designed to assist with device retention and sun protection - always follow your audiologist's guidance on hearing aid management
NDIS
This product may be claimable under NDIS as an assistive product or low-cost support item, depending on the participant's individual plan, goals and disability-related needs.
Please check with your audiologist, allied health professional, plan manager or support coordinator to confirm suitability for your individual circumstances. Visit our NDIS guide for more information on how to use your funding with us.
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