A new UK-based brand has launched with the aim of helping British parents tackle a familiar winter challenge: keeping children warm outdoors without the daily struggle over woolly hats.
Comfy Headbands launches today, offering Norwegian-inspired headbands designed to keep children comfortable while they stay active outside. Influenced by Scandinavian outdoor culture, the brand promotes practical clothing solutions that support play in all weather conditions.
The company was founded by parents who lived in Norway and experienced how effectively Scandinavian children’s clothing supports outdoor activity. Their solution addresses a common frustration for UK families — children who refuse to wear hats but still need protection from the cold.
“Every British parent knows the battle,” explains the founder. “It’s a chilly morning, your child is heading out to play, and the familiar argument begins: ‘I don’t want to wear my hat!’ When we lived in Norway, we discovered that Scandinavian children had solved this problem with headbands – and we wanted to bring that practical solution to British families.”
In countries such as Norway, Sweden and Denmark, headbands are a popular choice for active children. By covering the ears and forehead — the areas most affected by cold — while allowing heat to escape from the top of the head, headbands help prevent overheating and discomfort during energetic play.
This approach reflects a widely held Scandinavian belief: “Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlige klær” (There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing). The idea is that with the right clothing, children can enjoy being outdoors whatever the conditions.
- Stay securely in place during active play without slipping
- Fit perfectly under bike helmets and sports helmets
- Prevent overheating by allowing heat to escape
- Protect ears from cold wind whilst maintaining hearing and vision
- Are made from soft, breathable materials that children actually want to wear
Comfy Headbands are now available to order online at comfyheadbands.com, with delivery throughout the UK.
