14 Best Baby & Toddler Headphones For Travel (2023)
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We’ve just taken another long-haul flight with our little boy Oliver aged 18 months flying from London over to Miami in the USA with a flight time of around 9 hours.
Of course, in an ideal world, we wouldn’t turn to screens to keep him entertained, but realistically we do. After all, we use screens to keep ourselves entertained on such a long flight, so why shouldn’t he, even if it’s just for an hour or two.
Out of respect for everyone else on the flight, we wanted Oliver to use headphones when watching shows rather than playing the audio for everyone else to hear (I mean aside from Oliver who wants to listen to Paw Patrol over, and over, and over again). However, finding some headphones that a restless toddler would wear proved to be more of a challenge than I had first anticipated.
Our requirements were;
- They must fit his little head comfortably
- They must be wireless – a pain to set up but he’d no doubt get tangled up in wires
- They must have a volume limit
- They must travel friendly
- They must be over-ear headphones – I didn’t want anything going in his little ears
We didn’t really need great sound quality, we didn’t need them to remove background noise, nor did we need them to have a built-in microphone. However, I appreciate that the requirements you have for toddler travel-friendly headphones may be different – and since I had already spent a lot of time researching different options I decided this list of what I believe to be the best toddler headphones was likely worth sharing.
One requirement for toddler-friendly headphones you may not have thought of is a volume limitation feature. After all, it can be hard to know if your little one has adjusted the sound exposing little, under-developed ears to high volumes for a long time is well known to cause noise-induced hearing loss.
1. Snug Play+ Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: No
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
Available in 20+ different colours and designs, the Snug Play+ kids headphones are great for toddlers. These volume-limiting headphones are perfect for safe listening by preventing higher volume noises and sounds.
These headphones are both foldable yet durable so they will withstand your child using them out and about.
There are also ports on both sides of the headphones, so another set can be plugged in to create a daisy chain of headphones all enjoying the same audio.
They are great for on-the-go entertainment, with the only decision being what colour to choose!
2. Nabevi Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: No
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
These wired headphones are perfect for travel. The nylon braid will ensure that tangling is a thing of the past and young children can take control of their own headphones without having to ask an adult.
The adjustable headband ensures comfort and allows for the headphones to be used over a number of years as the child grows.
The volume control switch means that the volume can be limited according to location. 85 dB for day-to-day settings and bosted to 94 dB for noisy plane travel and road trips.
With a sharing jack, audio can be shared with friends or parents can listen in and watch a movie with their little ones. The Nabevi headphones for kids are available in six great colours.
3. PowerLocus Headphones for Kids
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
These light-up headphones with cute ears on top are perfect for older children who care about the design of the headphones as much, if not more than the practicality of them.
The headphones are wireless, using Bluetooth connection that gives a huge 15m range. They can also be used wired and with a micro SD card too.
The soft foam earmuffs provide plenty of comfort and the fact that they are adjustable means that they will grow as your child does.
Whilst there are other earless designs available from PowerFocus, there are lots of awesome designs allowing kids to show off their personalities. The 2-year no-fuss warranty means you can have confidence in your purchase.
4. iClever Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: No
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
The in-line remote control on the iClever headphones for kids lets the user play and pause music, or skip songs with ease. Parents will be pleased to know that there is a volume limiter which will keep eardrums safe.
The cushioned ear caps provide all-day comfort and the adjustable headband ensures the perfect fit.
With a share function as standard, little ones can snuggle up with their parents and share an audiobook together.
The foldable design means they can squeeze into the inflight bag for your travels and the 18-month replacement warranty means you can be sure of what you are buying. The blue colour and smooth angles will be a big hit with your youngster.
5. CozyPhones Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: No
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
The CozyPhones are a little bit different to your standard headphones. The headband is actually fabric, a soft fleece material with a choice of different characters, including a frog, fox and unicorn.
The super-thin speakers simply insert into the flexible and comfortable headband which then stretches over the head. Easy to pack, a breeze to use. Your youngster will be watching their favourite shows in no time!
The headband doubles up as an eye mask, so your little one can pull it down and plunge themselves into darkness for a nap. The CozyPhones are the perfect choice for kids with sensory challenges or disorders.
6. Kidrox Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: No
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
With cute character designs on the ear cups, your toddler will adore these headphones from Kidrox. The standard 3.5mm audio jack will mean that they can connect to a phone, MP3 player or tablet to enjoy their music, shows and stories.
The soft cushioning means that they stay comfortable and can be used all day long or throughout those long flights! For safety, the volume is limited to 85 dB.
With black, orange and turquoise to choose from, your little one can select their favourite colour and be proud of their headphones whenever they wear the. With a 1 year warranty, you can put these to the test on your travels, risk-free.
7. YUSONIC Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
These wireless headphones from Yusonic will give your little one up to 15 full hours of music time on a full charge. They have a surface treatment to help prevent scratches, plus you get a carry pouch to keep them safe.
In that pouch, you will also find a cable so they can be connected to your device by a wire as well as via Bluetooth, perfect if the battery runs out mid-flight!
Designed with sensory children in mind, they have a soft mesh material for comfort.
The functionality of the headphone is fantastic, with a foldable design and buttons on the ear cups, big enough for small children to use.
Yusonic also offers these in convenient duo packs should you have more than one child to buy headphones for.
8. WGP Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: No
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
WGP has these great wireless headphones that use air conduction technology, limiting the risk of ear damage. Perfect for online learning, playing games, listening to music, and watching films.
They are bendable, flexible, and durable as well as being waterproof and super lightweight at less than 30 grams.
The ear hook design simply loops over the ear whilst the audio limiting function keeps ear health safe and sound.
Reviews suggest that these are great for children with sensory issues and those that are autistic.
Utilising Bluetooth technology, the range of these headphones is up to 50 feet. These headphones can be shoved into your hand luggage without the risk of deformation.
9. Fsjun Wireless Earbuds
🔕 Noise Cancelling: Yes
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: No
🔊 Volume Limiting: No
These wireless earbuds have noise cancellation, fingerprint touch and automatic pairing for speedy connecting. They come in a cute case which has a choice of colours and characters.
It doubles up as a charger, with a battery display indicator so you know how much power they have.
From a full charge, your youngster can enjoy 5 hours of use.
Ideal for a short flight! Using upgraded Bluetooth, you can be sure of a clearer, faster, and smoother connection.
Whether your child wants to watch an animated film, listen to the latest pop sensation or enjoy an audiobook before bed, these earbuds are great. They are also absolutely adorable and make the perfect gift!
10. JYPS Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
JYPS has these fantastic headphones which are ideal for travelling with children. The inbuilt volume limiting technology can be adjusted depending on whereabouts you are.
For day-to-day listening stay at the 85 dB limit but if travelling or in noisier places, boost it to 94 dB.
The earmuffs are comfortable and soft, whilst providing decent isolation from ambient noise.
The headband is fully adjustable for the perfect fit, whilst being able to grow with your child as they get older.
These JYPS headphones are actually 2-in-1, being both wireless and wired. If they run out of battery, simply attach the cable and you will be listening to your tunes again in no time!
11. Belkin SoundForm Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
Users can enjoy up to 30 hours of entertainment with these Belkin SoundForm headphones, from just one charge. There are buttons located directly on the ear cups, so youngsters can control what they are listening to without having to touch the device they are using.
The wireless Bluetooth technology has a 10m range so little ones can wander and still be entertained. With a choice of seven different colours, kids can choose the perfect pair just for them.
From a trusted name that has been a market leader for 35 years, these headphones are made of durable materials that will stand up to accidents. With a two-year warranty, you can not go wrong.
12. OTL Technologies Baby Shark Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: No
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
If your little one loves bright cartoon characters and catchy, but borderline irritating songs, one of the top picks are these official Baby Shark-themed headphones from OTL Technologies.
They are aimed at an age range of 3-7 and have a maximum volume of 85 dB to avoid any damage to ear drums. The 3.5 mm jack means they can be used with a multitude of devices, from MP3 players and iPads to phones and handheld games.
The padded and adjustable headband means that finding the perfect fit is easy. Your little one will love the bold colours as they are easy to find in their rucksack.
The fact that they are wired means that they can be used whenever you need them, without the need to charge them up. These headphones will help keep youngsters entertained so even Daddy Shark will like them!
13. JLab JBuddies Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: Yes
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
Available in grey/blue and grey/purple combinations, these wireless headphones from JLab have up to 24 hours of playtime from a charge. This means more streaming, more viewing, and more rocking out between charges!
They are well-padded and are an extremely comfortable fit for long durations of usage.
The JBuddies can be used with a cable too, so if there is nowhere to power up, your kids can still be entertained.
With volume-limiting technology, you can be sure that hearing is kept safe.
There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 2-year limited warranty so you can make sure that you are happy with your purchase. With buttons on the ear cups, pinch-free hinges, and a share port for watching movies together on a plane, they are a great set of headphones.
14. POGS The Gecko Kids Headphones
🔕 Noise Cancelling: No
🎧 Wireless: Yes
📏 Adjustable: Yes
🔊 Volume Limiting: Yes
POGS have created a great pair of headphones for kids that are made of strong durable materials. Whilst protecting sensitive ears with a maximum volume of 85 dB, they use Bluetooth for wireless entertainment.
When Bluetooth connects the logo on the headphones lights up so you will stand out from the crowd.
The fast charging feature will give you an hour of play from just 10 minutes of charge.
From a 2-hour charge, you get a full twelve hours of battery life.
They are lightweight, foldable and come with a POGLink cable to connect headphones together and a 1 metre-long QuickSafe cable for air travel. The Gecko design is one of the best headphones from POGS and is available in pink, green, blue and yellow.
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