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Hearing protection for babies and children

Why do babies and children need hearing protection?

Hearing protection is something you can't start early enough with. After all, babies and children develop rapidly, making their hearing especially sensitive. That means that hearing protection for babies and children is very important for preventing hearing damage and any potential restriction of development. Discover the possibilities of Alpine baby and children's hearing protection!

There are several reasons to give babies and children hearing protection:

  • It helps to protect them from loud noises;
  • It prevents overstimulation in noisy environments;
  • It helps them to take a nap while travelling or in crowds.
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Earmuffs for children and babies

Ear defenders for babies


When babies are taken to places with loud noises or music at high volume, there is a high risk of hearing damage because of their sensitive hearing. We developed the Muffy Baby especially for babies and toddlers. The updated design and soft materials that these baby ear defenders are made of are designed to prevent pressure on the fontanel and to fit comfortably. With a noise attenuation of 24 dB, you can rest assured that your baby or toddler will have excellent hearing protection. The ideal solution for little ones up to 48 months!

Ear defenders for children


For older children aged 5 to 16, there are the Alpine Muffy Kids. These comfortable children's ear defenders offer a noise attenuation of 25 dB, providing optimal protection against hearing damage, and can also help your child to concentrate in the classroom. In addition, the Muffy Kids ear defenders feature a silky-soft, adjustable headband that grows along with children. Good to know: we also supply ear defenders for adults!

Earplugs for children

The Red Dot Award-winning Alpine Pluggies Kids earplugs are suitable for children aged 3 to 12. These earplugs for children offer optimal protection against harmful noises and are also very suitable as sleep earplugs, airplane earplugs and swimming earplugs.

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FAQ

For adults, sound levels from 80 dB can be harmful, but for babies and children, the threshold is lower. This is because the ear canal is narrower at a young age, causing the sound pressure to reach them more intensely. To protect young children’s hearing, a maximum exposure of 70 dB is recommended – comparable to the average volume of a normal conversation. As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to be aware of the decibel levels your child is exposed to in various environments and situations. This way, you can provide hearing protection for your baby when needed.

Hearing protection for babies and children is especially useful in the following situations:

  • At birthdays and school activities
  • On airplanes
  • While traveling on public transport
  • At (sports) events, concerts, and festivals

At Alpine, we exclusively use the best and most sustainable materials. In addition, all our hearing protection for babies and children is CE certified. This means that the products meet all European requirements regarding safety, health, and the environment.

Alpine has the perfect hearing protection for every age:

For the very youngest, we have two options:

  • Alpine Muffy Baby Classic: suitable up to 36 months
  • Alpine Muffy Baby (updated model): suitable up to 48 months

For children from toddler and school age:

  • Alpine Pluggies Kids earplugs: specially for children aged 3 to 12 years
  • Alpine Muffy Kids earmuffs: protects children aged 5 to 16 years

Not sure which earplugs are the right choice for you?