Coming from Australia and living in the hot tropical sun of Indonesia, I’m all about sun protection. Love it. Can’t get enough of it. You may have noticed I’m super white. Part of that is genetics the other part is that I don’t lay in the sun… I think tanned skin is gorgeous but cancer just isn’t my thing, you know what I mean? Bo is lucky, she has that natural sun kissed look as soon as she steps out doors – it’s that beautiful brown Indonesian gene that she is so blessed to have… her little toes and fingers are already shades darker than they were when she was born. But when we go out she’s always fully covered up with clothes and/or sunscreen to protect her from those harsh rays…
I have been on the look out for an awesome baby hat for ages. The ones you find in those generic baby stores make me want to puke a bit. I don’t like them one bit. We have used them, cos a little bit dorky (and BORING!) is better than burnt… but then Colette came along and saved Bo from being THAT kid, with THAT mother who makes her wear THAT hat. UB2 bonnets, are all kinds of awesome.
This little bonnet is so beautifully made – I couldn’t fault it even if I wanted it, it’s perfect. I can’t express how much I love handmade clothing and gifts for everyone, especially for babies – Down with the mass produced, every baby has the same thing – and up with the one of a kind, unique, hand created beauties! UB2 bonnets are lovingly designed by Colette, a gorgeous American mama who loves her art with such a passion it’s hard not to get excited just chatting to her about it! The bonnets are all handmade by a small team of awesome ladies… they also make GORGEOUS dresses… Bo might need one for her first birthday next year. No sweat shops, totally fair trade, completely eco-friendly and absolutely gorgeous. I mean really, what more could you want?
When you have a baby there seems to be no end to the amount of crap that you get in your life… even when you are like us and you try to keep it to a bare minimum. We can fit all of Bo’s belongings into three medium sized boxes, and it’s still more than we truly need. This is one of those items that we will put away as a real heirloom – and wonderful reminder of the hipster era she was born into – to be passed on to Bo so that she can give it to her own daughter one day. Did I say how much I love this bonnet? Did you see the mustaches all over it? I let Ni choose it… and this is what we got… I love it.
Would you like to win a gorgeous bonnet hand picked by the gorgeous Colette just for you? Obviously you would. How could you not? The tiny human in your life is sure to look delicious (well more delicious than they already look) and be well protected from that sun-sun-sun this coming summer (or winter!).
How can you win? You get one shot at winning for commenting on this post by telling us which is your favourite UB2 design you can check them out here. Bonus vote if you LIKE us on Facebook (if you already do, you get two instant votes – lucky you!) and then a third for liking UB2 baby bonnets on Facebook, I’ll even give you a super awesome fourth vote if you tweet about this awesome give-away on twitter or share this give-away with your friends of Facebook – (just tag us & UB2!)
I’ll random.org the winner in one week, next SUNday. Good luck! Love to you all xo
** As with all of my sponsored posts and give-aways all opinions expressed in the post are my own – those of you who have read this blog long enough should know that you can’t pay me for a “positive” review – I’m all about the truth **
Rachel - Oh. My. Gosh – they have boy bonnets!!! I LOVE the rockstar’s stache! But the little girls are so cute too…I’m also partial to hathis march (because I have an elephant infatuation).
Rachel - I liked you on FB!
Rachel - I also like UB2 on FB (have admired her stuff of a few months now actually!).
Rachel - I linked to your giveaway in my FB status (don’t have Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/justr1
Kel - Love! So many to choose from, but my favourite is Bird Song. I am a previous Inked liker, and have liked UB2 but I don’t have Twitter π
Susie Fitzgerald - I bought the Ginger Hot bonnet for my daughter for the spring/summer and I absolutely LOVED it!!! She wore until she could not wear it anymore! I need to get a winter one !
Staci - Rock star stache and organic cruiser would be perfect for our boy!
Pamela Harmon - I love UB2 bonnets!! My favorites are all the ones with birds on them in girly colors. The hootanny and girlie zoo are so cute!!!
Holly - This is great! My girlfriend’s daughter wears these bonnets and they are so beautiful! Even though I have a boy, I still want him to wear one! I love the skibonnet ‘sugar’ color! would be perfect for this fall/winter! Thanks for this givaway!
Holly - I also liked both and shared. I have no idea how to tag though!!!
Jessica Lynn - Love that mustache bonnet!! We would love the organic visions of spring ski bonnet for the upcoming winter! So cute and practical!
Jessica Lynn - Liked Inked In Colour on Facebook!
Jessica Lynn - Already liked UB2 on Facebook. Thanks for such a great giveaway! π
Sunshine - Gorgeous bonnets! Love the earth baby ones. I don’t have twitter but haves liked the page in facebook. Thankyou!
Angela - Love these bonnets! looks like ive found another item to add to the list of musts! xx
Darcy - Seriously impossible to pick just one favorite…but if I had to it would be Anne’s Lace. Liked you on FB, already liked UB2 and don’t have Twitter…but I will share your link on my FB page!
Tracy - My favorite is the custom one that Colette made for me for my birthday! Yes, they are so cute on my daughter, but perfect for me as well!
Tracy - Liked Inked In Colour on Facebook!
Amy W. - Love the Park Bistro and Flutterby!
Amy W. - Liked you on FB!
Amy W. - Already liked UB2 on FB!
Nicole U - I love the little hood skiBonnet.
Nicole U - I liked you on Facebook.
Nicole U - I follow UB2 on Facebook.
Tamsin Michelle - LOVE the girly zoo bonnet!!! Fantastic little hats. You know I’ve liked you and will like UB2 also! Much love from Chile
Nicole U - Shared on Facebook. Thanks the chance to win a bonnet!!
Alice - Oh these are gorgeous! I’ve been looking for a sunsafe baby hat too and these are to die for! Love them all, especially the old school charm of “subtle”. Liked both pages and will add this to my Christmas wish list:)
Michelle - I got a modBonnet for my LO and love it for the Texas summer. I would love a skiBonnet for winter. Colette’s workmanship is beyond awesome and her fabrics are TDF. Especially love Fantasia and Mariposa. Also liked UB2 on FB.
Veronica - I love Colette and her bonnets. My favorite print is Owlie or anything with lots of jewel tone dripping colors!
Lila - I love these, Eve has nearly grown out of hers so a new one would be wonderful. I really love the organic sun and sky bonnet. (I’ve liked both you and UB2 on facebook),
Cherie - Really hard to choose but have to go ‘on tour’ for the boy in my life and ‘foxy loxy’ for my Miss as she’s obsessed with foxes
Tasha - They are all so beautiful! I love the Dawn Chorus bonnet. (already Liked you on Facebook and I’ve Liked UB2 just now)
Carinna Abraham - Arghhh! Bo is sooooo CUTE!!! I can’t believe how cute these bonnets are! I love the Rock Star’s ‘Stache but my favourite would have to be the Organic Sly Fox.
The boy bonnets are way too hip!!
Thanks for sharing Sash…I think I’ll be going broke now hahahaha!
Melissa - I like on tour for my son!
Melissa - Liked UBB on Facebook.
Michelle Heggie - These bonnets are beautiful! They’re so practical, and have a classic elegance – especially my favourite ‘organic floralista.’ I have tried and failed a number of times to find a hat that fits Orla, but also affords adequate sun protection. Thanks UB2 for a great website….now to browse the clothes π
Melissa - Liked you on Facebook.
Amy Effemey - OMG they are so bloody cute!! Cleo would totally rock these! My fav by far is the vintage flutter!! Bo looks so spunky in them!
Ecky - I tweeted this post.
I already liked Inked in Color in Facebook
I liked UB2 in Facebook
oh they all very cute, I want them all! But if I have to choose one favorite, it will be organic marigold, and you know what? Antonia has the same dress that girl is wearing, so it’s ready to go! SHe will rock it!
Rachael Edwards - There are so many cute ones! I had to narrow it down, but in the end it was all down to the cute birds, I just loooove birds! I really like the dawn chorus bonnet, the colours are so soft and beautiful and will suit my daughters pale skin and protect her while we are out in the DRC (Congo) or when we are on brake in England.
I just have to have one, I shall persuade my hubby and hope to see it when we are back π
Iv liked you both and set linked you in a post.
Ps: I love your blog, just started reading it!
Monica - Too many cute ones to choose from…but the “on tour” is especially adorable. I hope I win!!! I also liked ub2 on Facebook.
Jelli - I love the Petunia bonnet. What a great store! My baby isn’t a big hat fan, but she keeps them on. I walk with her daily out in the tropical sun and she definitely needs sun coverage. I’d love to win this!
Caroline Kelly - Desert Sunset – beautiful Australiana.
Caroline Kelly - Liked Inked Colour on Facebook.
Caroline Kelly - Liked Urban Baby Bonnets on Facebook.
Caroline Kelly - Tweeted.
Misty - This was hard to decide, but I’m loving on “baby doll polka” π
Misty - I “liked” Inked on FB
Misty - I “liked” urban baby bonnets
Lynne lillington - Urban Baby bonnets look so comfortable and user friendly, love them. shared the love on facebook also.
Gretchen - Liked you on FB
Gretchen - Liked Urban Baby Bonnets on FB
Gretchen - Love the cruiser bonnet π
Stacey - Gorgeous stuff on the website!!! May send me broke π Love them all – too hard to choose. Was already an Inked in Colour liker and am now a fan of ub2 x
Lauren - What a find! These bonnets are gorgeous to say the least. The girls at UB2 are so clever!!
Sarah - I think I love them all! But narrowed down, birdsong may be my fave!
Sarah - Already liked UB2 on FB π
Rebecca Andary - It’s very hard to pick a fav but I think it’s the ‘glen helen’ :-). Think Miss Phoenix might be getting a bonnet for Christmas!
(Already liked Inked in Colour and have now happily liked UB2)
colette beguin - I love the new owl boys bonnet π and a lot of other ones
Liked both on Facebook
Lillian - I love the slow food print bonnet. Need one of these for the Seattle rain!
Lillian - Liked you on Facebook!
Lillian - …and liked UB2 as well. π
Jane - I like the “baby goth” one best π
Sash - COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. Will announce winner in next blog post. xox