Ear defenders… which to choose?!

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ARH36 · 14/12/2023 12:08

Hi everyone, I’m currently looking at purchasing some ear defenders for my DS with sensory difficulties. A Google search brings up so so many different ones and I was curious if anyone on here had any recommendations?

I would just like them to be comfortable, fit well (DS is 3, turning 4 In January) and help with noise. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. TIA

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TheCatReallyDidComeBack · 15/12/2023 08:36

Mine have always had Edz ones, they seem comfy and work well. You can also get covers for them to change the look. https://www.edzkidz.co.uk/

Edz Kidz

Ear protection is important. Edz Kids ear defenders are earmuffs that are designed for the most important ears of all, Children and toddlers. Ideal for concerts, festivals and racing.

https://www.edzkidz.co.uk/

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ARH36 · 15/12/2023 09:16

@TheCatReallyDidComeBack thank you so much,l really appreciate your reply. I will purchase these this morning! 😃

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gato21 · 16/12/2023 06:51

Slightly slow off the mark but we use the generic ones from amazon (£8 ish I think) and they are comfy enough to wear all day and are robust enough to withstand the playground.
I have ordered some in ear "calmer" https://www.flareaudio.com/products/calmer-kids?variant=40206562623591 now that he is a bit older but haven't tried them yet. They are expensive and I am worried that they will be lost at school. We have got them with and without the lanyard string.

Calmer® Kids

An earplug to make spiky sounds smooth. Calmer® Kids reduces the most annoying sounds and helps them focus on the important ones. Perfect for all children including those with sensitive hearing, autism and other sensory processing conditions.

https://www.flareaudio.com/products/calmer-kids?variant=40206562623591

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ARH36 · 16/12/2023 07:29

@gato21 thanks for showing me these, I had no idea they existed. I don’t know if DS will wear the big ones so these are definitely worth knowing about. I’ll give these a try too for options 😃

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Henryhover · 16/12/2023 14:03

Check in your local Tesco! They are also on offer

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