Choosing children's wireless headphones

Children's wireless headphones are a special, specific product. They are created for children of primary and secondary school age with the aim of long-term listening to music without unpleasant health consequences, in particular, for the possibility of protecting children's hearing.

The main distinguishing feature of a children's wireless headset is that it should be suitable specifically for children, appropriate for the age, physiological characteristics of the child's body. Such headphones have their own specific features, namely:

• size and shape - micro-headphones and even small-sized headphones are unacceptable for children due to the fact that they can simply get stuck in the ear, especially those that are a plug are dangerous, such headphones are very close to the inner ear and to the eardrum, which can negatively affect the quality and hearing health of the child;
• ergonomic design - the simpler and more compact the design of the headphones, the more comfortable they will be for children;
• security - both the materials from which the device is made and the maximum volume, which cannot exceed 90dB;
• design - an important feature, since the appearance, color, pattern is always important for children;
• ease of customization - it is desirable that the child himself can connect and adjust the headphones in accordance with his technique.

There are various types of wireless headphones for children on the market. Older are USB headset models. These are headphones with a flash drive that are connected to the appropriate connector or using an adapter to various devices, be it a phone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, TV.

However, the newest and most popular are Bluetooth headphones. These wireless versions are the most convenient for daily use.

The sound quality of such a headset can easily compete with models that work via a wired connection. Bluetooth headphones work from a battery that needs to be charged in a timely manner, and the duration of continuous operation varies from model to model.

There is also a wireless headset that works by picking up radio waves by a signal transmitter on the connected device. Such devices have a fairly large range (more than 70 m), they are resistant to external obstacles, however, today they are most often used in offices or as professional equipment, for example, among pilots. Due to their heavy construction, the radio headphones are unlikely to be suitable for children.

To choose the right wireless headphones for your child, you need to rely on his personal preference. Children very often pay attention to the external qualities of the headset, color, presence or absence of a certain pattern. Girls will most likely pay attention to headphones in delicate pleasant colors (pink, blue, green), and boys will like headphones in bright neon shades with the image of their favorite characters from comics and cartoons.

but Parents should remember that listening to music with headphones can negatively affect the health of their child. Therefore, it is they who are obliged to ensure that the characteristics correspond to the permissible parameters directly for children and adolescents.First of all, headphones should be comfortable.

It is better to buy good on-ear headphones that will fit in size, sit comfortably on your head, and fit snugly to your ears. This is important not only for comfortable wearing, but also for better noise isolation, so that the child does not increase the volume and, accordingly, his delicate hearing does not suffer. It is desirable that the materials from which the headphones are made are hypoallergenic and soft enough so that the temples, headbands and ear pads do not chafe the skin.

Particular attention should be paid to the sound quality. The choice of a wireless headset for children is exactly the case when it is better not to save money. More expensive models have a higher frequency range. In addition, very often in children's models, a system for limiting the sound volume is provided. The permissible volume value for a 10-year-old child is 85 dB, which is why such limiters are a guarantor of the safety of using headphones by children. Even if the child wants to increase the volume, this will not affect the health of his ears and nervous system.

Consider a few of the most popular wireless headphones for kids.

Famous kids wireless headphones, available in a variety of vibrant colors specifically to attract kids' attention. The headphones are adjustable in size, fit well on the head and do not press on the ears thanks to the soft ear cushions. Like the previous model, there is a music volume limiter up to 85 dB.

One of the most expensive models specially designed for children use. Waterproof and dustproof, there is a convenient size adjustment, the presence of a built-in microphone and the ability to connect via wire. To protect the child's hearing, a special three-level sound sensitivity system has been developed, for each level of which there is a predetermined limited maximum volume level. The earbuds have a bright, eye-catching design. In addition, they are capable of working more than 20 hours on a single charge.

One of the budget models of children's wireless overhead headset, which has a flexible headband that is comfortable for the child's head. The ear cushions are soft enough, so that the snug fit of the headphones to the head and ears does not affect their comfortable wearing. There is a built-in limiter, however, it exceeds the 85 dB acceptable for a child of 10-12 years old. In general, the headphones hold a charge well.

Children's headphones with a fairly simple and minimalist design. They work via Bluetooth. The headphones are quite compact, they can be folded and carried in a special case that comes with the headset. A significant plus is that the diameter of the headband can be easily adjusted to suit the child. Recommended for children because they have not only high quality sound, but also a built-in volume limiter to protect the hearing of the child. There is a built-in microphone, a detachable wire in case of a wired connection. Of the shortcomings, it is possible to note only the large size of the headphones, disproportionate to the child's head, and not the most convenient control buttons.

An overview of one of the models in the video below.