There are many sports options available to kids. Some may wish to join their local Amarillo soccer team, play basketball at their high school or join the track and field team. If they’re among the 10% of people in the U.S. with hearing loss, they may feel hesitant to join in, but they don’t have to.
With technologically advanced hearing aids, your kids can choose and actively participate in whichever sport suits their fancy.
How Hearing Aids Help Your Kids Enjoy Sports]
There are a lot of different noises in sports, from a coach’s instructions to your child’s teammates yelling across a court or field. Hearing aids collect and amplify all these essential sounds to help your child participate not just in the game, but in fun team get-togethers.
Tips for Wearing Hearing Aids During Sports
Keep the following tips in mind to help your child get the most out of their devices:
- Adjust their settings. Different environments require different settings. Some hearing aids automatically adjust their settings when transitioning from a quiet to a noisy environment, while others require you to adjust them manually.
- Use hearing aid clips. Hearing aid clips attach your child’s devices to their shirt or a lanyard. If you don’t have clips, you can substitute with a wide headband, though the fabric may slightly muffle the sound.
- Teach them to clean their hearing aids. Your child is likely to sweat while playing sports. While sweat is unlikely to damage their devices, built-up grime can affect sound quality, potentially leading to low volume, whistling or crackling. Show them how to clean their devices and pack a cleaning kit in their backpack for on-the-go maintenance.
- Pack a charger or batteries. Low-battery hearing aids don’t deliver the best sound quality. Pack your child’s hearing aid charger or a couple of extra batteries in case their charge runs low during a game.
If your child is playing a sport with a helmet, never remove padding from the helmet to make room for their hearing aids. Most hearing aids are sleek and fit snugly behind your child’s ear. If their helmet is pressing uncomfortably against their hearing aid, they may need a larger size or another alternative.
For more information on caring for your child’s devices during their games or to schedule a pediatric hearing aid consultation, contact Amarillo Hearing Clinic today.
