The Döll hat we bought for our 2 1/2 year old son. It is of relatively thin cotton cloth so that it even if it is very warm, does not sweat underneath. Nevertheless, it is woven tight enough to have a good sunscreen to offer. Unlike Sterntaler bonnets similar style the earflaps missing the tie - what we feel for larger children as well as the caps then yes no longer need to be tied, and something more "air" comes to the child's head , The neck guard is soft and has a sufficient length. Our son does not feel it as a nuisance. I would recommend the cap definitely for children from 2 years!
