Headphones in carseats

snowbird25ca

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Apr 19, 2008

• #1

Another post got me thinking about this, but I have no clue if it's an imagined risk in my mind or a true risk.

Do you think some headphones are better than others to use in carseats, or do you think any headphone that sits over top of the ears and has hard plastic is a risk in a side impact?

Just curious of others thoughts... we have the seats with SIP, but if a kid has plastic between his/her head and the SIP wing, are the headphones potentially going to cause injury in a SIP collision?

(thinking big headphones, like these ones vs. just the tiny earbud type headphones.)

Just a curious thought I had.

 

natysr

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #2

I think I would choose the earbud style over the plastic over the ear style.

On the rare occasions that I load my ipod shuffle (the clip style) with Jordan's music, I let him listen to it with earbuds. I like letting him use the ipod, because I can limit the volume at the computer, so I know he cannot have it too loud in the car. Although, we do have trouble with the earbuds staying in his ears...do they make kids' sized earbuds?

 

snowbird25ca

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Apr 19, 2008

• #3

I have no clue of they make kid size earbuds or not. I know they're making some now that have the changeable ends on them, so maybe the smallest size would work well for kids?

 

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finleysmommy

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #4

We have the big plastic ones. It's not something I am worried about.

 

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sarsah

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #5

We have big plastic wireless headphones. I am more worried about finding a booster with wide headwings so the kids can use the headphones.

 

TXAggieTech

Active member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #6

They do make kid sized buds. Also the kids ones that go over the ears and behind the head.

Anyone know of any kid noice canceling head sets?

 

Morganthe

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #7

I found these Lobz ear warmer style of headphones on clearance at the BX for $4. I picked up a second pair because dd adored the pink and was very comfortable wearing them whenever we're on the road for long times.
Because they're designed to go around the back of an adult's head, they fit her great when she puts them on like regular headphones. They're fairly flat and with the ultra soft padding, I don't worry much about the danger factor. The padding also keeps the really loud & sharper sounds from the DVD muffled down a bit.

The headphones also fold up to easily store in her Regent netting :thumbsup:

 

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sarsah

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #8

Here's a picture of my DS#2 with headphones in his new Monterey. His head, with the headphones does fit between the headwings, but just barely.

 

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MySillyKids

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #9

I let my boys ride in their carseats with the OEM honda headphones. Only DS1 gets them however, DS2 is too young mentally to 'get it'.

 

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southpawboston

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #10

or just get a recaro start if our child is booster-ready and not worry about headphones

 

UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

• Apr 19, 2008

• #11

southpawboston said:

or just get a recaro start if our child is booster-ready and not worry about headphones

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I think Britax had a seat with a plug in for a CD/MP3 player at one point, too. Maybe the Big Kid, back in the day?

My kids use ear buds. My current favorite are Sony Lightweight Earbud. They come in half a dozen different colors and Target has them for $10.

 

TerisBoys

Well-known member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #12

UlrikeDG said:

I think Britax had a seat with a plug in for a CD/MP3 player at one point, too. Maybe the Big Kid, back in the day?

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It was certain styles of the Bodyguard

 

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finleysmommy

New member

• Apr 19, 2008

• #13

UlrikeDG said:

I think Britax had a seat with a plug in for a CD/MP3 player at one point, too. Maybe the Big Kid, back in the day?

My kids use ear buds. My current favorite are Sony Lightweight Earbud. They come in half a dozen different colors and Target has them for $10.

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Earbuds don't come in a wireless version correct?? Our headphones are wireless & we only have jacks in the DVD player not close to the seats.

 

UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

• Apr 19, 2008

• #14

finleysmommy said:

Earbuds don't come in a wireless version correct?? Our headphones are wireless & we only have jacks in the DVD player not close to the seats.

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Not that I know of, but I'm not up on the latest in headphone technology. I barely know what a Bluetooth is (at least, I think I know what a Bluetooth is).