diff --git a/src/pydata_sphinx_theme/assets/styles/sections/_header.scss b/src/pydata_sphinx_theme/assets/styles/sections/_header.scss
index e57d59b568..8e6731eba3 100644
--- a/src/pydata_sphinx_theme/assets/styles/sections/_header.scss
+++ b/src/pydata_sphinx_theme/assets/styles/sections/_header.scss
@@ -34,8 +34,8 @@
 
   // These items will define the height of the header
   .navbar-item {
-    height: var(--pst-header-height);
     max-height: var(--pst-header-height);
+    margin: 0.25rem 0;
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
   }