If hearing is damaged, a kid will have life-long suffering.
Parents or guardians can use SoundMeter+ to check safety
of toys, kitchen tools, applicances, before purchase.
Researchers found some squeaky toys are as dangerous to ears as lawn mower.
When checking a toy, if a flashing on SoundMeter+
screen and message saying "Risk of
hearing damage!", do not purchase.
Similarly, user should check
safety of areas that a kid usually stays.
Even without SoundMeter+, parents or guardians can do
for a kid is:
- Educate a kid to avoid loud noise whenever possible.
- Purchase quieter toys.
- Cover ears of children by earplugs/earmuffs if hazardous noise is not
avoidable
- Work together with family member and teachers to form safe
environment.
- If you suspect a kid has hearing loss, please take him to audiologist or
otolaryngologist. Please find the reason, remove it, and prevent further
damage.
Keyword is education. In daily activities, tell a kid to avoid:
- Listening to loud music on MP3 players
- Lawn mowers, leaf blowers
- Hairdryers, power tools
- food processors, garbage disposals, dishwashers
- Heavy traffic, subway noise
- Farm tractor noise
- Hunting, target shooting
- Personal water craft
- Snowmobiling, Motorcycle riding
- Attending rock concerts