Are Basketball Games Too Loud for Babies? October 28, 2022You may have noticed an uptick in cute babies on jumbotrons with hearing protection earmuffs. As a mom and audiologist-owned business, we give this new “trend” two giant thumbs up!...
Infants, Ear Pain and Airplanes: 3 Ear-Friendly Tips for Flying with a Baby or Toddler October 25, 2022Let’s be honest, there is nothing more blood curdling than the sound of a distressed baby on an airplane. This is double true for parents who are caught between their...
Why Every Child Needs Hearing Protection Earmuffs October 14, 2022According to an NIH study, 1 in 6 school-aged children in the United States suffers from noise-induced hearing loss. This is significant because children who develop hearing loss, especially untreated...
Childhood Hearing Milestones September 15, 2022As a parent of a young child, you are probably familiar with childhood developmental milestones. Many parents aren't aware, however, that hearing has milestones too, and that many of them intersect with...
Help! My Child Won't Wear Hearing Protection. 4 Strategies to End Earmuff Battles. January 12, 2022Can't get your child to wear hearing protection? You are not alone! Children, toddlers especially, can be difficult when it comes to wearing (and sustaining) hearing protection. But just like sunscreen...
Can the Hand Dryers in Bathrooms Damage My Child's Hearing? January 12, 2022It’s a common question, “Can the hand dryers in public bathrooms hurt my child’s hearing?” The short answer is Yes. Any loud sound or event, over a period of time, can...