Because the world is noisy, children’s hearing is very sensitive.
Baby earmuffs look like colorful oversized ear bagels, but they serve a very vital purpose. The best baby noise-canceling earmuffs provide baby ear protection, which is something you probably don’t really think about until you find yourself in a very loud place.
Infants and young children have particularly delicate eardrums that can easily be damaged by repeated exposure to loud sounds (anything louder than 70 decibels, which is about as loud as a standard vacuum cleaner), which can lead to hearing problems.
“Wearing hearing protection makes all of the sounds softer and can offer vital protection to ears that are still developing,” says Dr. Hanna Page, a doctor of audiology in private practice in Colorado.
The best ear protective devices for toddlers and infants are large over-the-ear earmuffs. These are easy to put on, and simple for parents to use. The most important thing to look for when shopping for a earmuff is that they have a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 20 or better. The higher the rating, the more protection children get.
Eastragon’s new earmuff is designed to completely cover your baby’s ears, effectively protecting your hearing. And the noise can be up to 25 decibels, well above the researchers’ goal of at least 20 decibels. There are a variety of color headbands available.
