We put the leading ear plugs for children through their paces across swimming, loud environments, and travel, so you can find the right pair without spending hours reading reviews.
BOLLSEN® Kidz+ earplugs topped our search for the best ear plugs for children. They handle water, noise, and travel well, keeping young ears protected without being uncomfortable to wear or a struggle for parents to fit.
After testing a range of ear plugs for children and talking to parents, BOLLSEN Kidz+ came out as the most versatile option. They work well in the pool, at loud events, and on flights. One pair for the situations most families actually deal with, rather than a product built for a single use case.
The tapered silicone tip sits at the ear canal entrance and forms a solid seal, keeping water out during swimming lessons, bath time, and open-water activities. It holds through active movement, and parents consistently report the earplugs stay in place better than foam alternatives.
BOLLSEN Kidz+ reduce noise from fireworks, concerts, sports events, and busy travel without blocking all sound. Children can still hear voices and instructions clearly while the overall volume comes down to a comfortable level. That makes them practical for school trips and family events, not just situations where hearing protection is the primary goal.
The earplugs are made from hypoallergenic, skin-safe silicone. No deep insertion needed. The shallow fit makes them suitable for children with grommets or ear tubes, where keeping water out is particularly important. They are also easier to apply correctly on a wriggling child than most alternatives.
Press the earplug gently into the ear canal entrance and release. The silicone settles into shape on its own. They suit children from around 4 years upwards, and a compact carrying case is included so the earplugs stay clean between uses.
Each pair is good for up to 100 uses. Rinse with clean water after swimming or heavy use, leave to air dry, and store in the included case. Manufactured in the EU, the silicone holds its shape and seal quality well over time.
If you want one reliable pair of ear plugs for children that works for swimming, noisy environments, and travel, BOLLSEN Kidz+ is it. The 40-day money-back guarantee means there is nothing to lose by trying them.
Unfortunately, it was not enough for the 1st place.
Price: £25 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.
Test results: Tested for 10 weeks, noise reduction increased up to 40%.
This product also scored well in our test. However, it was not enough for the 1st place.
Unfortunately, it was not enough for the 2nd place. The reason for this are numerous disadvantages listed below.
Price: £20 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.
Test results: Tested for 10 weeks, noise reduction increased up to 20%.
Due to its poor effectiveness, this product unfortunately received a low score in our test.
Price: £10 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.
Due to its poor effectiveness, this product unfortunately received a low score in our test.
Price: £7 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.
BOLLSEN Kidz+ cover three main situations: swimming (the waterproof seal blocks water during lessons and open-water activities), loud environments like concerts, fireworks, and sports events (noise reduction without blocking all sound), and travel (lower cabin noise and help with pressure discomfort during flights).
Yes. BOLLSEN Kidz+ work for both water and noise protection. The same pair covers the pool, loud events, and travel — no need to buy separate products for each situation.
BOLLSEN Kidz+ are made from hypoallergenic, skin-safe silicone and sit at the ear canal entrance without deep insertion. They suit children from around 4 years upwards.
Yes. They reduce cabin noise and can ease the discomfort some children feel from pressure changes during takeoff and landing. They do not block all sound, so children can still hear the adults around them.
Yes. The shallow-insertion design of BOLLSEN Kidz+ makes them suitable for children with grommets or ear tubes, where keeping water out of the ear canal is particularly important.