Children's Flying Ear Plugs & Ear Muffs

If you’ve ever wondered why babies are often fussy during flights, it’s not just the noise or change in routine—it’s because they’re experiencing uncomfortable ear pressure, a sensation they don’t yet understand or know how to manage. During take-off and landing, cabin pressure changes rapidly, which can cause ear pain or discomfort, especially in young children whose ear canals are still developing. To help ease their experience (and yours), we’ve curated a collection of the best ear protection products designed specifically for babies and toddlers. From soft, lightweight earmuffs to gentle earplugs, each item is carefully selected to reduce noise and pressure discomfort, making air travel smoother, quieter, and safer for your little one.

Which Children's Flying Ear Plugs & Ear Muffs are right for me?

  • Why do babies and kids get sore ears on planes?

    Babies and children are more likely to experience aeroplane ear — that painful popping or pressure feeling caused by rapid changes in cabin pressure during take-off and landing. Their smaller, still-developing ear canals make it harder to naturally equalise pressure, which can lead to discomfort, crying, or blocked ears during a flight.

    For children aged 3 and up, flying ear plugs with built-in pressure-regulating filters can help ease the adjustment and make the journey more comfortable. For babies and toddlers, sucking or swallowing (with a dummy, bottle, or breastfeeding) during take-off and descent is the best way to encourage natural pressure relief, paired with baby earmuffs to promote calm and relaxation.

  • Ear Plugs vs Ear Muffs

    It depends on your child’s age and needs. For children over 3, flying ear plugs are best for relieving ear pressure during take-off and landing. They're designed to regulate airflow in the ear and reduce the discomfort of pressure changes.

    For babies and younger toddlers, ear muffs are the safer, age-appropriate option. While they won’t regulate pressure, they offer effective noise reduction, which can help settle little ones in loud environments. Some parents use both — ear muffs for noise, and natural sucking/swallowing for pressure relief — for the smoothest possible flight.

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Flying ear protection for babies and kids

Air travel can be a challenge for young ears, especially during take-off and landing when pressure changes are at their peak. Babies and children are more sensitive to these changes, and unlike adults, they haven’t yet developed the ability to relieve pressure naturally by yawning or swallowing.

At Earjobs, we stock a full range of flying ear protection options designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and children. From soft, secure earmuffs to pressure-relieving plugs, you can make every journey more comfortable for your little one — and more peaceful for you.