Good Housekeeping Shares Tips on Safer Headphones for Kids

Good Housekeeping's Institute focuses on safety when it looks at the best kids' headphones. According to Good Housekeeping, experts say the volume for kids should top out at 85dB (decibels, a unit for measuring how loud a sound is). The Hearing Health Foundation and the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest turning the volume down to 70dB.

All of the picks in the article have a volume limit of 85dB or less. Good Housekeeping shared several options for different ages and needs.

Belkin kids' headphones include a carrying case and stickers for decorating. They can be used wirelessly or with a wire. The wireless version has battery life of up to 55 hours. Lexie Sachs, GH Executive Director, Strategy & Operations, uses these headphones with her two daughters.

JLab wired kids' headphones are tested to fit kids ages 6 and up. They come in more than a half dozen kid-friendly colors.

iClever headphones have light-up designs on the ear cups. They offer two volume options: 74dBA and 85dBA. The light-up cat ear headphones only work with their wire.

The earbuds in the article have a lower volume limit than the others on the list and come with a carrying case. They include a SharePort Adapter that lets two kids listen to the same device together.

For younger children, the Banz Bubzee Baby Ear Defenders are recommended for toddlers up to age 3. Stefani Sassos, Nutrition & Fitness Lab Director, uses them on her daughter for loud family events.

For teen gamers, the HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset is recommended. Nintendo also sells its own wired headphones with a mic for about $30.