If you're looking for Easter bonnet ideas for a fun Easter craft with your toddler or in preparation for their Easter Bonnet Parade, then we've got 10 ideas that your little one will love.
By now, you might be looking at the best Easter egg chocolates for your toddler, or even a little Easter gift for your baby, but if you've got an Easter Bonnet parade coming up, we've put together some easy Easter bonnet ideas for you and your tot to make together.
So whether you're looking for something quick an easy as a fun activity, or if your little one is having an Easter bonnet competition at their nursery or school, Mother&Baby have the best Easter bonnet ideas for you.
Easter bonnet ideas and themes 2025
1) Floral hat
Using any fake flowers, you can stick lots of them to an Easter bonnet hat to create a beautiful, flower garden theme. You can always add some hidden bunny ears too.
2) Hatching chick
All you need is some yellow, white and green felt (or card) and you can cut out the shell, grass and chick features. You can either stick it to an Easter bonnet hat, or a regular summer hat if you have a yellow one.
3) Bunny hat
How sweet is this fluffy bunny hat? All you need is some white cotton balls, coloured card to make the features and then something green to create the grass.
4) Carrot top hat
Another easy one to make, all you need is orange and green card. You can make the carrot as tall as you'd like, and you can even tie-wrap a little soft bunny toy to it.
5) Dinosaur hat
While dinosaurs are not strictly Easter related, we know how loved they are by toddlers. You can still use mini-craft eggs to create dinosaur eggs, and you can even use some dinosaur toys you have in the house.
6) Little lamb hat
Inspired by spring, this requires the same material as the bunny hat - which is helpful if you want to make two Easter bonnet hats in different styles.
7.) Flower Garden Hat
Use a wide-brimmed straw hat as the base and decorate it with mini fence, artificial flowers, fluffy chicks and pastel Easter eggs. Hot glue or craft glue works well for attaching the decorations securely. You can also add small ladybugs or bees for a lively springtime effect.
8.) Nest Bonnet
Make a nest using raffia, shredded paper, or twigs and attach it to the top of a hat. Place tiny toy chicks or pom-pom chicks inside to bring the design to life. A few small eggs or flowers can make the nest look even more charming.
9.) Yellow Chick Bonnet
To make a Yellow Chick Bonnet, start with a yellow brimmed hat and attach two large googly eyes for the chick’s face. Glue yellow pom-poms around the hat for fluffy feathers and add a craft stick fence around the brim. Finish by adding raffia grass and small Easter eggs to complete the festive look.
10.) Easter Basket Bonnet
What do I need to make an Easter bonnet?
There is no set rule what you can use to make an Easter bonnet, but there are a few craft pieces and East bonnet kits you might want to look at buying...
Best Easter bonnet kit
AmazonThis VEYLIN Easter Bonnet Kit has everything you need to make your themed bonnet. From feathers to little fluffy chicks and eggs, there's a great mix of crafting accessories included.
Pros
- Available in three different colour hats
- Everything you need to create an Easter bonnet
Cons
- You might want more of the decorations included
Best Easter bonnet chicks
AmazonThe 12PCS Easter Chenille Yellow Chicks are a plush material with little plastic feet. They're handy for creating a chick-themed Easter bonnet.
Pros
- Soft
- Plastic feet are easier to stick to the hat
Cons
- They are only small
Best Easter bonnet cotton balls
AmazonIf you're wanting to create a bunny look, then you need these Simply Soft Cotton Wool Balls to cover the bonnet to make a fluffy bunny! You can add googly eyes, or even dip a cotton ball in paint to make bunny eyes.
Pros
- Creates a fluffy bunny look
- Good value
Cons
- You might need two packs of cotton balls
Best Easter bonnet accessories
A fun and colourful set of decorations for kids to jazz up their Easter bonnets! With eggs, chicks, bunnies, and more, this kit lets kids go wild with their creativity for the perfect Easter look.
Pros
- Tons of fun decorations for all kinds of Easter crafts
- Works for both boys and girls
- Easy for kids to use and personalise their bonnets
Cons
- Some pieces are small, so adult supervision is needed
- Bonnet isn’t included, so you’ll need to buy that separately
Easter bonnet ideas FAQs
What can you decorate an Easter bonnet with?
You can use colourful flowers, ribbons, fluffy chicks, Easter eggs, bunny ears, pom-poms, or springtime figurines. Craft supplies like glitter, stickers, and felt shapes can add extra charm. Let your child’s imagination run wild and have fun with it!
How do you create a stunning Easter bonnet?
Start with a simple hat or headband as the base. Straw hats and wide-brimmed sun hats work great. Arrange decorations before gluing them down, using craft glue or a hot glue gun with adult supervision. Layering textures like lace, tissue paper, and feathers can add extra detail. Most importantly, enjoy the process and encourage creativity.
What is the meaning behind the Easter bonnet tradition?
Easter bonnets symbolise renewal and celebration, much like the arrival of spring. Historically, people wore new clothes and fancy hats on Easter Sunday to mark the occasion. Today, making Easter bonnets is a fun tradition that allows kids to express their creativity while celebrating the season.
Which type of glue works best for Easter bonnets?
For lightweight items like paper flowers and fabric, strong craft glue or school glue works well. For heavier decorations like plastic eggs or foam bunnies, a hot glue gun with adult supervision is best. Double-sided tape is a good option for a quick, mess-free design.
About the author
Samantha Ball is a Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby, having written for the brand since 2018. She's a mum of two aged seven and three, and is currently expecting her third. She loves searching for the best and current trending products for little ones. She loves to bake, but spends most of her free time between football and ballet classes.