Top 3 Baby Ear Plugs
Although it is not a good idea to put anything into your baby’s ear canal, you may still do so when your doctor tells you to do so and for protection purposes. Kids need to be protected from surrounding loud noises for the reason that their auditory parts aren’t yet fully developed. Sometimes some noises are already loud for us adults, then how much louder it is for more little children.
Baby ear plugs can be very useful to infants and children as it can reduce irritation from unwanted noise and prevent damage to their hearing. There are many types of baby ear plugs, but I will just cite three of them.
Baby Ear Plugs for Noise
Wax and silicon ear plugs are ideal for toddlers and infants. These plugs are designed to cover the ear canal by filling the outer ear area and forming a seal against the outer ear. It also offers NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of 22 to 33 protection. A good feature about this type of ear plugs is that they are flexible as you can mold them to fit your child’s ears specifically, so you won’t have a hard time looking for plugs that would fit the ear canals of your baby. They are also comfortable than most other choices. However, the downside for these ear plugs is that they can get dirty easily and wax can melt in very hot situations.
Baby Ear Plugs for Flying
If you plan on bringing your baby on an airplane ride, then it is best to get baby ear plugs for flying. During takeoffs and landings, the changes in rapid pressure in the plain can cause severe ear pain. The tiny tubes in the ear cannot accommodate enough air fast enough to equalize the pressure inside and this causes pressure build up in the eardrum. Some of the popular brand of baby ear plugs for flying are FliteMate earplugs and EarPlanes as they are built with tiny holes that helps in regulating air flow across the plug when the pressure changes.
Baby Ear Plugs for Swimming
The recommended baby ear plugs for swimming is Mack’s silicone. It is the traditional water protection as they are soft and they easily shaped up to fit any ear. They cover the ear canal which makes them ideal for toddlers and infants. One negative aspect of silicone plugs when use during swimming is that they can fall out easily and it would be hard to find them under water due to their small size. But the solution for that is to purchase an Ear Band-It headband for swimming because the rubber headband can keep the silicone plugs in while swimming. Yet if ever they still fall out, then another option is to get bright-colored silicon plugs such as color orange, red, light green or pink. They are easier to find if ever they fall.
Just a reminder: In using baby ear plugs, always watch out and be careful that your baby do not swallow the plugs as they are so tiny which means they can be a choking hazard. Secure the ear plugs in a place that is out of your child’s reach.
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