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Ear protection on plane

7 replies

firsttimemama1994 · 22/06/2023 06:28

Hi all,
My baby has just turned one, we're having our first family trip abroad today! I have bought muffy ear defenders for her to wear during our flight.
My question is, would she need to wear them for the entire flight? Is it really necessary?
I wish I had put them on her in the run up to holiday more to get her used to them but I haven't, hoping she leaves them alone on the flight and settles ok.
Just don't want to worry about it if she insists on taking them off on the flight.
Thanks x

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eurochick · 22/06/2023 07:16

I've never seen a baby wearing ear defenders on a plane and I fly a lot. Occasionally I see an older kid with them - I assume for sensory issues. Is it the plane noise you are worried about? I can say I gave it a second thought.

Yahyahs22 · 22/06/2023 07:18

We didn't with my 5 month old and 2 year old and they were absolutely fine

AuntieDolly · 22/06/2023 07:32

I've never seen a child wearing ear defenders on a plane. What are they for?

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Batbatbatty · 22/06/2023 07:38

Why would she need them?

ApolloandDaphne · 22/06/2023 07:41

I don't think plane noise is something to worry about. It might cause ear pain due to the pressure during take off and landing but ear defenders won't stop that.

SheilaFentiman · 22/06/2023 07:41

Took my two on many flights, never gave them ear defenders. planes aren’t that loud - normally the defenders are for sports matches or similar

Fifiona291 · 11/12/2024 10:59

Hi I'm going on an all inclusive holiday over Xmas and New year's. Do I need ear defenders for my 1 year old for the evening entertainment or flight? Thanks

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