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Pastel Birthday Hats

The first thing to decide with pastel birthday hats is size, because the two sets here are very different. The Olen 11-piece set, bought most often from this search, has 9 small paper cones (about 5.1 x 3.5 in) with pom poms plus 2 crowns, so it suits toddlers, first-birthday photos and stuffed animals. For a soft pastel table where older kids and adults wear the hats too, the Beurio 12-pack builds into 8.4 in cones in blush pink, baby blue, mint and lavender.

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  1. Most-bought for this search: 9 mini pom pom cones about 5.1 in tall plus gold and silver crowns.

  2. The full pastel palette in a 12-pack of 8.4 in cones that kids 3+ and adults can wear.

What to look for

  • Mini or full size: cones around 5 in tall perch on top of the head, while 8.4 in cones are big enough for kids 3+ and adults to wear for photos.
  • Count heads, not packs. The mini set gives 9 cones plus 2 crowns; the full-size set gives 12 matching pastel cones.
  • For a first birthday, put the crown on the guest of honor and the cones on everyone else so the birthday child stands out in photos.
  • Both sets ship flat. Allow time to roll the cones, add the glue dot or adhesive dot and attach the pom pom the day before.
  • Pom poms and adhesive dots are small parts, so assemble hats away from toddlers and keep an adult close while little ones wear them.
  • Pastel hats pair well with soft balloons and garlands and backdrops in the same blush, mint or lavender tones.

Pastel party hat sets compared

Set Pieces Assembled size Best for
Olen kids party hats 9 cones with pom poms + 2 crowns Cones about 5.1 x 3.5 in; crowns about 3.5 x 2.5 in Toddlers, cake-smash photos, dolls and plush toys
Beurio pastel party hats 12 cones with pom poms About 8.4 in tall Kids 3+, adults, group photos, baby showers

Which colors count as pastel here?

The Beurio set is the true pastel palette: blush pink, baby blue, mint and lavender with dots, stripes, stars and flower prints, so a row of 12 looks coordinated. The Olen set mixes softer colors with bear, flower, stripe and gingham patterns plus metallic gold and silver crowns, which reads as playful rather than strictly pastel. If your table is a single soft color scheme, the 12-pack is the safer match; if you want a mini look with a crown for the birthday child, choose the 11-piece set.

Frequently asked questions

Do pastel birthday hats fit adults?

The 8.4 in Beurio cones are not mini hats, so adults can wear them for photos, though they are paper party hats rather than fitted headwear. The Olen cones are about 5.1 in and are meant for toddlers, kids, dolls and pets, so on an adult they sit like a tiny novelty topper.

Are these good for a first birthday?

Yes. The small Olen cones are proportioned for a baby or toddler and include 2 crowns for the birthday child, and the Beurio set lists first birthdays and baby showers among its uses. Keep any hat on a young child only while an adult is watching.

Do the hats come assembled?

No. Both sets arrive flat. You roll each sheet into a cone, lock or stick the seam, attach the pom pom and thread the elastic, which takes a few minutes per hat.

How many hats should I buy?

Plan one per child plus two or three spares for latecomers, photos or a torn strap. Twelve guests fit one Beurio pack; nine kids plus two crowned guests of honor fit one Olen set.

Can I use them on stuffed animals or pets?

The mini Olen cones are the better choice for plush toys and small pets because of their size. Remove the hat after photos and never leave a pet unattended with the elastic on.

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