Are Headphone really Safe for Children


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Nobody can deny the fact that gadgets have become a lifestyle statement in today’s world. Kids also prefer to sit at home watching some videos on the screen instead of going out and play. Many parents prefer to keep their kids engaged during a long flight or drive. More than anything else, kids love to play games or watch videos on phones or tablets while traveling and for that, they need to use a headphone. But an adult headphone is not the ideal one for kids. As per the teachers of Preschool Torrance, CA, the ear canal of a kid is much narrower, and loud music can trigger problems with hearing.

But the negatives are not unavoidable as there are headphones specially designed for children. You can encourage your children to use those age-appropriate headphones and keep the volume level within the prescribed range. Moreover, as parents, you should keep an eye on them to ensure that they don’t listen to it for more than an hour at a stretch.

Drawbacks of using headphones for children

There are certain disadvantages of using headphones for kids and parents you should be aware of that before letting your kids use headphones.

·         Loud noise can severely affect children’s hearing.

·         Using headphones can make your child less cautious about his surroundings which can cause some serious problems.

·         In many cases, it can trigger vertigo.

·         Sharing headphones with others may invite germs.

Do they really need headphones?

Though there are many side effects of using headphones, there are certain good sides of a headphone and according to the caregivers of Preschool Torrance, CA, they can help kids with their physical status.

·         The noise cancellation feature of headphones can actually help children hear better. Headphones can protect your kids from noise.

·         Headphones, that are specially designed for kids have a volume control technology inbuilt, unlike the earphones. So a single tweak in that would help them manage the sound level.

Some precautions to consider before letting your kids use headphones

Despite having all the advanced features in headphones, as parents, you should take certain precautions before letting your kids groove to the headphone’s beats.

·         If you can hear the music from a meter away, then it is too loud. Check the volume level.

·         If you can preset the volume level, please opt for that and try to maintain the permissible level.

·         Please ensure that your kids take a listening break every hour.

·         Try to make your kids aware of the adverse effects headphones can have on their ears.

Some useful tips before buying headphones for your child

Caregivers of  Palos Verdes Montessori have shared here certain tips for the parents who are planning to buy a headphone for their children.

·         The headphone should not be too loose or tight and should sit comfortably on your child’s head covering their ears.

·         Choose the one which has better longevity.

·         You should buy a headphone after going through its sound specifics.

·         The headphone should look cool in design and color wise also should be bright.

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