{"id":2457,"date":"2023-11-02T15:38:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T21:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2023-11-16T14:21:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T21:21:50","slug":"can-loud-toys-damage-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/can-loud-toys-damage-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Loud Toys Damage Hearing?"},"content":{"rendered":"
We don\u2019t often think of children\u2019s toys as posing a risk to our child\u2019s hearing. However, many children\u2019s toys are quite loud and could be damaging to their long-term hearing health. It\u2019s important to consider hearing damage when selecting toys for your child.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Think through some of these factors when purchasing your next toy from G. Willikers Toy Merchant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hearing loss<\/a> can be caused by exposure to loud noises over time. <\/span>According to the CDC<\/span><\/a>, sounds over 70 decibels (dB) for a prolonged period can cause hearing damage. A loud noise over 120<\/span> dB can cause immediate damage. For context, a washing machine or dishwasher can measure 70<\/span> dB. There are some helpful tips to consider if you want to minimize your child\u2019s exposure to loud toys.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What to consider:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hearing loss can occur from exposure to loud noises gradually over time. According to the <\/span>National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/span><\/a>, about 18% of adults have speech-frequency hearing loss due to five or more years of exposure to loud noises in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Continued exposure to loud noises can similarly affect children. Noisy toys are impactful on a child\u2019s hearing because their arm span is smaller, making their exposure to a loud toy more direct. Additionally, children don\u2019t always play with toys as directed, making exposure likely. A commitment to using toys with safe volume levels shows your child the importance of caring for their hearing<\/a> as they grow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can still protect your child\u2019s hearing and allow them to have fun by using caution when selecting certain toys or adjusting existing toys or play areas. Noise-cancelling headphones can also be useful for hearing protection in areas with loud music.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about protecting your child\u2019s hearing contact Southwest Idaho ENT<\/span> today.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Awareness of Loud Toys<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
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