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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Scott Younker

I spoke to a hearing expert to find out the best ways to protect your kids' hearing — from headphones to listening limits

Small child wearing protective headphones.

For some of us, the road trips of summer are starting to wind down and back-to-school needs are beginning to creep up. The luxury of headphones in the car becomes a necessity as kids commute to school or use them to focus on schoolwork.

You may be inclined to hand your kids a set of headphones you no longer use, or you’ve spotted some cheapo ones at your local drugstore. But those cans may be doing more harm than you know, as the lack of volume control can lead to permanent hearing loss.

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