1 week Ago By [email protected] (Daniel Smith)
If your kids are like mine it often takes an industrial-strength crowbar to separate them from their tablet. Now we obviously try to ration time etc there is one factor we as parents just don't have control over and that's the volume. On Apple devices, at least, there is just no way you can limit the level of sound so before you know it your little one has moved that slider all the way up to 11.
While obviously this causes a nuisance for everyone else, you also start to fear for their hearing. However, there is one way of solving that problem and that is by picking up a pair of children's headphones which have a maximum volume cap that not only keeps things quieter for you but also quieter for your kids, too. Here is a small selection currently on the market.
.. Belkin SoundForm Mini Kids Wireless Headphones A really solid pair of children's wireless phones.
Dead easy to set up and with a battery life of up to 30 hours, these are limited to 85dB to protect little ones' ears. Cushions and headband offer comfortable all-day use, while overall build quality is great meaning they're built to last. A really nice touch is that they come with a bunch of stickers that lets your child personalise the phones.
They are a little more expensive than their competitors. Cost: £29.99 JLab JBuddies Wireless headphones with built-in volume-limiting tech which means the volume never goes above 85db.
JBuddies are very easy to pair via Bluetooth and come with a monster 24-hour playtime on a single charge. This can also be extended by choosing to use the included wired connection. As well as the usual control buttons you also have a shareport that can be used for two kids to listen to their favourite tunes or watch a movie.
Not quite as robust as others so probably not the choice for very small children. Cost: £21.99 iClever BTH22 Kids Headphones These over-the-ear headphones - aimed at 3- to 15-year-olds - boast advanced volume-limiting controls.
Connecting via Bluetooth, the iClever has an almighty 60 hours' battery life. And if that ever runs out, you can plug in a 3.55mm audio cable to keep the audio going.
Volume levels can be set at either 85 or 74dBA, lowering the volume of high frequencies (2-4KHz) that are prone to cause hearing damage. Using durable plastics, iClever says the headphones wireless are 50% stronger than regular ones, making them resistant to rough drops and bends. Plus, the enhanced button structure doubles the times of button presses.
Cost 19.99 Majority Superstar Kids Headphones These are a little bit different as they are wired rather than wireless. This means you never have to worry about running out of battery! The volume is capped to 85-94db, plus the share port feature means several listeners can enjoy the same audio by simply connecting to each other.
Again, these are a very solid pair of headphones that are going to last for a long while. Cost: 14.95.
