Alpine Pluggies Kids Ear Plugs for Small Ear Canals – Noise Cancelling Earplugs Age 5–12 – Multi-Purpose Ear Protection for Swimming, Travel, and Study – 25dB – Reusable Hypoallergenic Filter Earplugs

Oh man. These little things have been a game changer for our son in basketball! He is sensitive to sounds and the buzzer going off would have him covering his ears and running off the court. He couldn’t focus on the game because he was too busy watching the clock so he would know when the buzzer was going to go off. It was getting ridiculous until his coach suggested ear plugs. So I searched and searched for the right ones and came across these! They filter the noise just enough to take the sharpness away from the buzzer but not so much that he can’t hear his coach. They work great! Stay in his ears the whole game and he plays hard! The design is sort of like a screw so they stay in very well. Comfortable, my son never complains about how they feel. Just all around a very good product.

My son has some sensory issues and noise is one of them. He refused to wear the clunky ear muff style of ear protection, because his classmates would tease him. We had tried several different brands of ear protection for him, but these were the only ones that worked!1. They have directions to show you how to cut them down so they fit snugly but also discretely in your child's ear2. They have an applicator to help put them in and take them out. While we found it is not necessary to use it, it was helpful to him to know that the ear plugs would never be "stuck"3. They dampen just enough to stop sensory overload, but still allow him to hear us and have normal conversation.4. They come with this really cute plastic case with different stickers your kiddo can use to personalize it. I like the case because we take them everywhere and don't have to worry about pocket lint, pocketbook dust etc. They are always a pair and ready to go!Bottom line...they are a little pricey but worth every single penny if you have searched for a earplug to custom fit your child and are frustrated! I can't tell you how much the other brands we tried add up to, but these in the big picture were cheaper! I will be buying again!

This review is for Pluggies, the kid sized earplugs.I bought these for myself. I am a medium-sized adult woman who plays drums and has tinnitus and, apparently, very small ear canals.This is the first pair of earplugs that I've been able to actually get in my ears on the first or second try. The other earplugs I've tried - which include regular foam earplugs, foam earplugs supposedly for women, Earasers size XS, and several musician-specific earplugs for adults - require a lot of effort to stuff in, and even then, tend to fall out. These go in and stay in.The noise reduction level on these is good for my taste. They do not block as much noise as the foam earplugs (when I eventually get those in). For loud practices, I am happy, though the noise reduction might be too much for some settings.I'm giving these 4/5 because they are not completely comfortable. If I do not get them in properly, they can be a bit painful, and I'm not sure that they would be comfortable for long periods of time. Still! They go in my ears, and that's more than I can say for other earplugs.

This product is a fantastic find! It's reasonably priced, making it accessible for most budgets without compromising on quality. The product is exactly as described, and its usefulness cannot be overstated. I've found it to be incredibly practical and efficient in meeting my needs. The attention to detail is impressive, and the performance is on par with more expensive alternatives. If you're looking for something reliable, well-made, and at a fair price point, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!

UPDATE: Been using these for weeks with no issues, my right earplug came apart when trying to pull it out and became stuck in my ear. I was able to get it but will not be using these again after that. I was able to grab it with tweezers but that’s dangerous and I can’t imagine trying to do that with a kidbought these for myself, I’m 25 but have small ears. I am a super light sleeper and have been wearing foam earplugs for several years, but I slways end up wirh pain and sores because they’re all just way too big, even the ones marketed for small ears.These seem to be a great alternative to the foam. They don’t cause me sores and they fit really comfortably. I definitely hear more with these so it’s not quite as noise canceling as the foam earplugs so that sucks a bit, but it’s much better than not being able to wear them at all from sores. I have some trouble getting them positioned properly in my right ear to form a seal which wasn’t a problem with the foam since it conforms, but if I sleep on that side my pillow helps block some noise. I’ll probably get these again whenever I need replacements, it’s definitely going to save money over buying new foam ones all the time