Exposure to sounds over 85db can be harmful, specially for young ears, and choosing a volume limiting headset is something you always should consider when buying your kid or teen a headset. Young people simply don’t know when to stop and tend to crank up the volume as far as it will go. Unless your child is using a kid safe headset with volume limiting technology there is always a risk of permanent damage due to long exposure of loud music. Here are a couple of product suggestions that fit the bill and have received excellent consumer ratings.
dB Logic EP-100 Earphones for Kids and Teens
The ultra small db Logic earbuds have a patented system for volume limiting harmful sounds over 85 decibels which makes them ideal for kids and teens.
Db Logic EP-100 earbuds are very small yet the sound quality is excellent and on par with more expensive over-the-ear headphones. The earbud wires can be worn around the ear to stay put while doing active sports.
There are several color choices available (blue, red, pink, green, organge and silver) which should satisfy the most style aware teen. The Ep-100 earbuds are delivered in a small storage box that fits in a pocket and three different ear-tips makes this volume limiting headset a good choice for teens as well as pre-schoolers.
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AirDrives Headphones for Kids and Toddlers
These headphones are a good choice for kids and toddlers. The innovative design allows your child to hear vital sounds from the environment while using the headphones. The AirDrives are perfect for kids on the run, and on playgrounds, as they can enjoy listening to music without becoming isolated and continue to interact with their friends.
The on-the-ear design of these kid safe headphones also makes them a safer choice in case of falls since there is nothing that can push into the ear. The external loudspeaker provides a non-intrusive listening experience without harmful volume levels. The over-the-ear wire loop keeps everything in place and there is a choice of blue or pink colors.
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Cheap Sony headphones in black or pink
Sony makes hi-fi gear for grownups but also simpler audio products for kids like the MDR-222KD Children’s Headphones. These are aimed at kids between 8 – 12 years and do limit the volume level.
Available in 2 colors, these headphones are perfect for the car, on the plane and anywhere else you want to keep your kids occupied. The over the head foam cushion design makes them comfortable and allows ambient sounds to filter through instead of cutting off all contact with the environment like over-the-ear cup designs do. The Sonys are nice and affordable kids headphones with good consumer ratings.
Ear-Gear volume safe headset for toddlers
Ear Gear offers a simple heaset for kids and toddlers that has volume limiting at 85 decibels. Lightweight, lead free construction and compliant with the American Speech and Hearing Association guidelines.
Hearing is one of the most important senses a human has. The ear is also one of the easiest senses to damage permanently. Children are especially vulnerable and even a short burst of high volume close to the ear can damage a child’s hearing for life.


