The Best Ear Plugs for Kids

Whether your child is traveling on an airplane or swimming in the pool, ear plugs can be useful as it protects his ears. Ear plugs can be made from memory foam, silicone or rubber. You also have the option of buying ear plugs that mold to fit your child's ears or purchasing ones that are already molded to fit all sizes of ears.
  1. EarPlanes for Kids

    • EarPlanes are made by Cirrus Healthcare Products, LLC. These ear plugs are especially designed to alleviate discomfort associated with pressure changes in flying. The product consists of a soft moldable silicone plug that fits your kid's ears comfortably. Inside the plug, there is a ceramic regulator which controls air flow to the ears at a slower rate. These earplugs are made of hypoallergenic and latex free soft silicone. EarPlanes also have family packs of ear plugs, so you can protect your own ears at the same time. These ear plugs can be found in stores and online.

    Hearos Ear Plugs for Children

    • Hearos ear plugs are made out of soft silicone designed to fit your kid's ears. Hearos are made for multi-use purposes such as blocking loud noises and protecting your child's ears from water. According to Hearos, these ear plugs have high noise reduction ratings (NRR) which provide hearing protection from loud noises. Hearos ear plugs are reusable so keep them packed after each use. Hearos Kids Earplugs are also quite affordable and come with four pairs per package.

    Putty Buddies Silicone Ear Plugs

    • Putty Buddies ear plugs are specially designed for your child's comfort and liking. They come in many different colors and each ear plug carrying case has cartoon characters on them. The Putty Buddies also make patented ear plugs that float in the water, so your kids can easily spot them if they're dropped in the water. The Putty Buddies use extra soft silicone to fit your kids' ears comfortably. These colorful ear plugs are reusable and should be stored in their own case. If the ear plugs get dirty, however, throw them away to avoid getting bacteria into the ears.

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