If you use screens for work and play, your child probably does too. These are the best pairs we've bought and tested for our own kids.
Some of the criteria that we use for evaluating adult headphones simply don't apply for small children . Sound quality matters less, although my 7-year-old has become more discriminating. I look for ease of use, different colors , comfort, and durability. My children will not wear earbuds.
Most headphones that are explicitly for children have a feature called output limitation, which automatically reduces the volume to about 85 decibels. That is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration'sand about what you'd hear in heavy traffic. However, that's still really high! Even if your child's headphones have volume output limitation, it's a good idea to check on them every so often. To test whether the volume is too high I note whether my kid can hear me when I sit next to them and say, “Time to give your brother a turn.” If she can't hear me, the volume needs to go down.These have an all-important option for my 7-year-old—they come in pink! They fit her really well, and I was shocked that they cost only $25.
They also have 30 hours of battery life and are water-resistant. I can just barely squeeze my own head into these, and they sound pretty good, even if they are noticeably stiffer and less comfortable than some of our other picks. If you want a sturdy, affordable, durable pair at a price that's not completely outrageous, this is probably your best bet.
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