earbuds for children: Any suggestions?
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After much searching, I found JVC HA-FX55 series headphones with 3 different ear attachments and the smallest fit my 8 year old daughter (FINALLY!) Sony also sells a similar more expensive type with 3 ear pieces.
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They're made for adult sized ears. They may not work with kids younger than 13, or whenever their head typically reaches adult size.
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If it has a standard 3.5mm jack, you could try the swimbuds headphones. They have a lot of advantages: they stay on, they have a really short cord so when you are wearing your player on you goggles, you don't have lot of cord floating around, they have a full warranty. check them out. SwimBuds 100% waterproof headphones (short cord length, white)
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Did you ever buy these for your five year old? If so, how did they fit? Did they work well?
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My 7-year old used them on a 6-hour flight, she didn't complain of not being able to hear. They would definitely fit kids in a similar age range, maybe ages 4-12... others might have a different answer.
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are you just looking for noise blockers? Check this link, many of these are available on Amazon: http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/03/21/8-headphones-for-children-with-autism-and-auditory-processing-disorder/ We are happy with Kidz Gear and even bought a replacement when our son chewed the cable, but will not recommend it for a baby. The wireless version might be okay.
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Not sure, my children were only allowed to use headphones with them on our trip. Overall they performed quite well.
512173
Too big and bulky for a child I think. Actually, they were too bulky for my head, I switched to Sony MDR7506. Those seem to work great for my 9 year old. They where more comfortable and sounded better than the Jlab. Just my opinion.
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Well I wouldn't think so my daughter is almost four and the headphones are a little bit big for her head they make toddler size ones type in kid safe headphones and they will pop up with different selections
36201
I buy the cheap ear buds from a Fred Meyers ,here in Oregon,its like 7.00 dollars works great. For Christmas daughter bought and Bose ear bud I still prefer the cheaper one . I hope this help you.
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I go to Wal-Mart and buy a set of ear buds in their electronics area - they are not marked "mono" but they work just fine for me. Actually, I buy a set of the less expensive (around $8 or $9). I like the ones with the small ear buds (usually comes with 2 other sizes). I tried the ones with the hard round ear bud and threw it away a day later. The more flexible ones work best for me.
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Yes, All of our kiddos use these headphones. The sound is crisp and adjustable! Happy flying.
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An MP3 Player is not a ridiculous gift for a 6 year-old. My son is getting IlluStory for his B-Day and he has an iPod Touch as well. One thing does not affect the other! The world now offers us many possibilities and I am sure kids that have parents aware of what is around will be successful and learn to use all the tools they need now and in the future!
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Any over the ear would work just fine for an 8yr old. Otherwise I personally enjoy the beats by dre but those are expensive and I don't really thing necessary for a young person. I'd say try Sony brand?
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Yes, I bought them last year for my 11 year old ( which she loved). They are perfectly fine for an 8 yr old. They are comfortable and you just have to plug them into your device.
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They do a great job for the price point - you wont find much cheaper. Only complaint is ear cups get uncomfortable after a while but probably work much better on your child's ears. They do a tremendous job of reducing overall plane noise/din, which is critical (speaking as a nervous flyer) to creating a comfrtable vibe. I would also recommend flying Virgin America if possible - they seem to do a better job of creating an overall comfrtable ambience than other airlines - they certainly have put more thought into it.
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I highly recommend the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Music Player with Microphone for kids. It is a music player with a microphone. It is expensive (about $50), but has served us incredibly well over the past 6 years with two small boys. Amazon doesn't seem to have it at the moment, but check other places. For something smaller and cheaper - try B. Okideoke Microphone (about $15 on Amazon). It will project sound, plays songs and records. Good for the small ones...