Putty Buddies™ Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids

Name: Putty Buddies™ Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids
Brand: Ear Band-It
SKU: ebi-puttybuddies-yl
Price: 5.65 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (119 reviews)

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Orange, Green, Yellow, Pink, Green and Red Pairs of Putty Buddies Soft Silicone Swimming, Showering and Bathing Ear Plugs for Kids to Block Water

Putty Buddies™ Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids

Colour Yellow

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Putty Buddies™ Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids

Rated 4.9 out of 5

Based on 119 reviews

$5.65

Colour Yellow

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DESCRIPTION

Putty Buddies are the colourful, fun way to protect your kids from swimmer's ear.

Floatable Putty Buddies Earplugs really do float so they are easy to retrieve when they get dropped in the pool! These colorful, soft silicone ear plugs are larger than most other child-sized silicone ear plugs to completely fill the outer ear, providing a watertight seal over the ear canal.

With an estimated 20-22 dB noise reduction, the soft silicone lets your child hear through the plug well enough that you can get your child's attention if you need to. The system using an Ear Band-It or Ear Band-It Ultra swimmers headband with Putty Buddies Ear Plugs was originally designed by an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist for his young patients with ear tubes to help keep the Putty Buddies swimming ear plugs secure, even during vigorous activity.

Each pair of Putty Buddies comes in its own sturdy plastic carry case. Available in assorted colors: red, orange, yellow, green and blue!

How to use Putty Buddies® silicone ear plugs:

Do NOT force into ear canal.
Handle with clean, dry hands. Be sure any sunscreen, tanning oils, or skin moisturizers are removed from hands prior to handling.
Ear plugs should be placed over a clean and dry ear canal by an adult, never a child.
Flatten plug with fingers and shape to cover outer ear until snugly fit.
Do NOT tear plugs at any time. Use the entire ear plug for each ear. If plug appears to separate or crack, please do not use or attempt to remold together. Discard and use a new pair.
Remove plugs by pressing up, under the backside of the ear. Then pull down on the ear lobe. Alternating these techniques several times will release the plug from over the ear canal for easy removal and storage.
Discard after 2 weeks of use or when plugs become dirty, start to crack/crumble, or lose their tackiness.
If any material remains in the ear canal after removal of the ear plug, do not attempt to remove this material yourself as you may push it deeper inside. Please see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (not a generalist) as soon as possible and they should be able to readily remove any material.
Note that silicone is water repellent and will not likely be removed from skin or hair with water. If any silicone material gets stuck to skin or hair, use mineral oil or any natural oil-based product to remove the material.
Ear plugs are for use ONLY in water. If the user is out of the water for more than 5 minutes, please remove ear plugs, store and reapply (or use new pair) when re-entering the water.

Putty Buddies® silicone ear plugs are reusable and should be stored in the handy carrying case. Discard the ear plugs when they become dirty or lost their tackiness. Silicone ear plugs are recommended by doctors for swimming, showering and general water protection. Not recommended for diving in depths greater than 10 feet. Although Putty Buddies® are not intended for noise prevention, the user will experience a slight reduction in hearing when plugs are worn. For maximum protection, ear plugs should be worn with the Ear Band-It® head band.

HELPFUL TIPS:

1) Only handle the silicone with clean dry hands. Avoid touching the silicone with oily/dirty hands or bringing them into contact with lotions, oils, hair and other oil-based substances.

2) Make sure the user's ear is clean, dry and free from wax/oils prior to placing the ear plugs over the ear canal.

3) Make sure the plug does not have any cracks or folds prior to placement over the ear canal. If it does, discard and use a new pair.

4) Flatten the plug into a disk, place over the ear canal and pressed gently on the plug in a direction outward from the ear canal to "lock" the silicone into the outer cartilage of the ear.

5) To remove the ear plug, grab the ear lobe with thumb on the back of the earlobe and fingers on the front of the ear lobe. Push/pull up and down several times. This should ensure that the silicone dislodges easily in one uniform piece from the ear without leaving residue behind. Parents should inspect their child’s ear after each use to make sure that no silicone material remains around the ear canal.

6) Once removed, store the ear plugs in the plastic container (covered)until further use.

CAUTION: Only cover opening of ear. DO NOT INSERT IN EAR CANAL. Silicone ear plugs are safe when used as instructed. Keep away from infants. If swallowed, the plugs are non-toxic but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipes. Do not spread silicone plugs too thin. Avoid contact with hair and oil based lotions.

If you push a silicone ear plug into your ear canal, do not try to remove it yourself. Do not use tweezers, cotton swabs or other devices as these may push the plug further into canal. See an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Physician as they have the proper instruments and skill to remove the plugs safely. A silicone ear plug in the ear canal for a short time may be harmless, providing you do not attempt to remove the ear plug yourself and accidentally push it deeper into the opening.

DELIVERY AND RETURNS

WHEN WILL MY ORDER ARRIVE?

*Please note due to the impact of COVID19, Australia Post are no longer guaranteeing next day delivery for Express Post orders. We're also finding that orders by regular post are taking longer than the below guidelines, with tracking being updated less frequently.

Australia Post's delivery guidelines (business days):

PARCEL POST

Delivery within the same state

* Within metropolitan areas of capital cities, or within the same city or town or an adjacent city or town in the same state 2-3 days

* Between a metropolitan area of capital city and a country location 3-4 days

* Between country locations 3-4 days

Between States

* Between Sydney/Brisbane, Sydney/Melbourne, Melbourne/Canberra or Melbourne/Adelaide 3-4 days

* Between Sydney/Adelaide, Melbourne/Brisbane, Melbourne/Tasmania or Adelaide/Canberra 4-5 days

* Between other capital cities 5-6 days

EXPRESS POST

* 1+ days. Next-day delivery not guaranteed (see COVID update above)

COURIER SHIPPING

For our select range of products which will be sent with via courier, delivery typically takes between 2-4 working days.

Postage to international locations generally takes 10+ days.

WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?

If you order before 2.30pm on a weekday your order will ship same-day with few exceptions. If you order on the weekend or after 2.30pm on a Friday your order will ship the following Monday.

HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING?

Shipping is $7, or free for orders valuing $65 or more. Express shipping is available for $10, or free above $180* (for most items). For orders we sent via courier, shipping is free. International postage rates vary between products and locations.

You can find a link to our Returns Policy in the footer of this page.

HOW WILL MY ORDER BE SENT?

Most orders will be sent via Parcel Post, Express Post or occasionally, standard untracked shipping with Australia Post. A smalll amount of our products will be sent with free shipping via courier. Please be aware our courier is unable to deliver to PO Boxes.

FAQ

WHERE DO YOU SHIP FROM?

95% of products are shipped from Sydney, NSW. A small selection of our products are sent from Melbourne by courier. The shipping options at checkout will reflect this.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE AVAILABLE?

You can pay using Paypal, Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX), Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay or Zip.

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average rating 4.9 out of 5

Based on 119 reviews

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Reviewed by Diana M., from Australia

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Age Range

Under 18

Gender

Female

Used For

Swimming

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great product

Highly recommended. They work great

Protection	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Comfort	Rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed by Kylie R., from Australia

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Age Range

55 - 64

Gender

Female

Used For

Sleeping

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Sleep

BEST ear plugs for holidays as my husband is a snorer. I bought them as a last resort (only ear plugs they had) and they work better than anything else I've tried!

Protection	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Comfort	Rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed by Miranda A., from Australia

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Age Range

Under 18

Gender

Female

Used For

Swimming

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great

These are so great! Easy to use, they stay in. My daughter needed these and the head band due to ear infections and swimming. If you are having the problem with your child, give these a go with the headband. Also they post out so fast which is so helpful.

Protection	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Comfort	Rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed by Jenson R., from New Zealand

Verified Buyer

I recommend this product

Age Range

Under 18

Used For

Swimming

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great ear plugs

Easy to use and bright colors

Protection	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Comfort	Rated 5 out of 5

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Reviewed by Mandy H., from Australia

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I recommend this product

Age Range

Under 18

Used For

Swimming

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Earbuds

One grandchild just loved the difference in the water and I think will go forward faster for sure with the earbuds.

Second grandchild still a bit cautious but only 2 years old so given time I’m sure we will see the difference

Protection	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5
Comfort	Rated 4 out of 5

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