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OLLSEN KIDz+ package contents including one pair of kids earplugs, premium aluminum case with keyring, and illustrated user guide.

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Kidz+ Children’s Earplugs for Swimming

4.8 (106 reviews)

One loud concert. One fireworks night. That’s all it takes to damage a child’s hearing, permanently.
Kidz+ was engineered specifically for children’s ears, not a shrunken adult plug.
Your child still hears you talking. Just not the noise that hurts.
Add AI ear measurement for a guaranteed perfect fit, no guessing, no falling out.

24 dB SNR: Tested to ISO 4869 in an independent German laboratory. Brings concerts, fireworks and pool noise down to a safer level.
Built for smaller ears: Visibly smaller than adult plugs. The 2-lamella design seals children’s ear canals comfortably, ages 3 to 12.
Your child still hears you: The passive silicone brings the volume down to a safer level, so voices, instructions and conversations stay clear, just quieter.
Keeps ears dry: Seals the ear canal for swimming, bathing and hair washing. If a clinician has asked you to keep your child’s ears dry, this is what these are for.
100 uses. Hypoallergenic silicone: free of BPA, latex and PVC. Cleaner, safer and cheaper than foam plugs that fall out and get thrown away.

Kids at concerts, festivals, fireworks and sporting events where noise gets uncomfortable.
Swimming, bathing and hair washing, whenever ears need to stay dry.
Sensory-sensitive children who need calm without being cut off from the room.
School-age children who struggle to focus in noisy classrooms or during exams.
Families who travel: flights, road trips and noisy hotels.

Snap two photos of your child’s ears with your phone.
Our AI measures their exact ear canal size in seconds.
Get Kidz+ earplugs precision-matched to their ears, delivered in 1 to 3 days.
No audiologist. No guessing. No earplugs that fall out mid-swim or mid-concert.

$40.95

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My 6-year-old had grommets after 4 ear infections in one year. ENT said no water in ears. Tried 2 other brands — both fell out at swim class. Kidz+ stayed in for 8 consecutive lessons. First ear-infection-free season in 2 years.

Rachel Morgan / Trustpilot

Daughter aged 8 had swimmer’s ear twice last summer. Coach recommended Kidz+. 14 weeks of lessons since — zero infections. Stays in during diving and freestyle. The 2-lamella seal is clearly different from moldable putty.

Sven Hartmann / Google

Son aged 5 prone to otitis media. Paediatrician recommended waterproof earplugs for bathing. Tried 3 brands in 6 months. Kidz+ is the first that seals without falling out. 3 months in — no new infections.

Claire Beaumont / Facebook

Daughter is autistic, aged 9. Supermarkets and school assemblies triggered meltdowns weekly. Tried earmuffs — she refused them. Kidz+ is small enough she doesn’t notice them. Meltdowns down from ~3 a week to under 1 in 6 weeks.

James O'Brien / Trustpilot

Son aged 10 has ADHD, struggles with classroom noise. Teacher agreed to trial Kidz+. After 4 weeks, his reading comprehension scores improved and he self-reports feeling less overwhelmed. Small enough that classmates don’t comment.

Lena Fischer / Google

My daughter has SPD, aged 7. Used to cry at shopping centres and restaurants. Kidz+ filters the edge off the noise — she can still hear us talking but the overwhelm stops. Changed our family weekends completely.

Nadia Kowalski / Facebook

Took my 7 and 9 year olds to a summer festival. Sound checks hit 105 dB on my meter. Both wore Kidz+ for 6 hours — never tried to remove them, no complaints. No ringing reported that evening. I won’t take them to an event without these again.

Ben Allsopp / Trustpilot

My son cried through every fireworks display for 3 years. This New Year’s Eve with Kidz+ he watched the full 20 minutes without distress — looking around, smiling. Stayed in even with all his movement. First time we’ve ever enjoyed it together.

Ingrid Larsen / Google

Took my son aged 8 to a Formula 1 race — peak noise 130 dB. Kidz+ were the only kids’ earplugs properly rated for that level. He wore them for 5 hours without a single complaint and still heard every word I said between races.

Marco Rossi / Facebook

Ordered wrong size for my 4-year-old. Contacted support, reply in under 3 hours. They walked me through the sizing photos, sent the correct pair next morning. No return required. Full resolution in under 48 hours. Exceptional.

Hannah Price / Trustpilot

Asked before buying whether Kidz+ was suitable for a child with grommets. Response within 2 hours with a detailed note from their product team. Purchased the same day based on that alone. They clearly know their product.

Pieter van Berg / Google

Ordered from Germany, arrived in 3 working days. Packaging clean, instructions included. Received a follow-up email after 5 days to check fit. My daughter has been wearing them for 6 weeks without a single issue.

Sara Müller / Facebook

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Is Protecting Your Child’s Hearing Worth £29.95?

The WHO estimates 1 in 3 young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss. 60% of childhood hearing damage is entirely preventable.

A child’s hearing, once damaged, never fully recovers. A private paediatric audiology appointment costs over £150.

A single BOLLSEN Kidz+ costs just 30p per use over 100 uses, less than a bag of sweets.

For 30p, it’s not even a decision.

Finally. Earplugs Your Child Will Actually Keep In.

BOLLSEN Kidz+ protects your child’s hearing from the very first wear.

No more forcing them back in every five minutes.

No more watching them pull them out at the worst moment. Just comfortable, all-day protection that stays put.

Every swim. Every concert. Every loud day.

The Last Kids’ Earplugs You’ll Ever Need to Buy

Earplugs that actually stay comfortable for children all day long. A genuine alternative to cheap foam plugs that fall out, get filthy, and end up on the swimming pool floor by the second length.

Swap the drugstore throwaway for BOLLSEN Kidz+, featuring hypoallergenic silicone, free of BPA, latex and PVC, that adapts to your child’s ear canal.

Noise blocked. Water out. Ears protected. A healthier, calmer child starts here.

Guaranteed to Work. Or Your Money Back.

BOLLSEN Kidz+ protects your child’s hearing from the very first use.

Trusted by parents in 13 countries. Backed by a patented 2-lamella design and lab-verified 24 dB noise reduction. Tested to ISO 4869 in an independent German laboratory.

40-day money-back guarantee.

Zero risk.

The only thing you have to lose is one more event where you wished you’d brought protection.

Why do Parents in 120 Countries Choose BOLLSEN Kidz+

Comparison chart showing BOLLSEN Kidz+ versus other earplugs across six features, including 24 dB noise reduction, children’s fit, 40-day money-back guarantee, hearing voices and instructions, reusability up to 100 uses, and trust by 1M+ customers, with BOLLSEN Kidz+ marked positively on all points.

Test Winner for Swimming, Concerts and Sensory Environments

After over 1,700 tests, an independent laboratory in Germany has confirmed that Kidz+ reduces surrounding noise by an average of 24 dB. Your child’s ears get the protection they need, while still hearing voices and instructions clearly.

The professional noise reduction is also effective against:

Concerts, festivals, fireworks and sporting events above safe decibel levels;
Swimming pool noise, splashing and underwater pressure;
Sensory overload in classrooms, shopping centres and crowded public spaces;
Engine noise on flights, long car journeys and high-speed trains.

Designed for Children’s Ears. Not Shrunken Adult Ones.

Comfortable Enough That Children Forget They’re Wearing Them

Built smaller from the ground up — not scaled down from an adult mould. Hypoallergenic silicone adapts to your child’s ear canal shape. Once in, they forget they’re wearing them.

Stays In During Swimming, Diving and Active Play

Most kids’ earplugs fall out the moment a child dives. Kidz+ locks in with a waterproof 2-lamella seal — through freestyle, backstroke and poolside chaos. A small tab makes removal effortless.

Your Child Can Still Hear You — Clearly

Kidz+ filters harmful noise while keeping voices and instructions audible. The noise that damages is blocked. The communication that matters is not.

Frequently Asked Questions About BOLLSEN Kidz+ Earplugs

Will my child actually keep them in?

This is what every parent asks first. The honest answer: Kidz+ is far more likely to stay in than any earplug a child finds uncomfortable. The soft silicone adapts to your child’s ear canal with body heat, forming a seal that doesn’t pressure or irritate. Because there’s no hard housing, no cable, and no bulky outer shell, most children stop noticing them within the first few minutes. Parents consistently report that children who rejected earmuffs or foam plugs accepted Kidz+ without resistance. If they do pull them out, it’s almost always a fit issue — use the AI ear measurement to get the exact size for their ear.

Are earplugs safe for children aged 3 and up?

Yes. Kidz+ is made from hypoallergenic silicone that is free of BPA, PVC, latex and cadmium. The design was developed for children’s ear canals aged 3 to 12 and has been independently tested to ISO 4869 in a German laboratory. For children under 3, we recommend earmuffs rather than in-ear protection.

Will Kidz+ stay in during swimming and diving?

Yes. Kidz+ features a waterproof 2-lamella seal that locks against the ear canal wall — including during freestyle, backstroke and diving. For the most reliable fit in very small or large ear canals, we recommend our AI ear measurement.

Can my child still hear me while wearing Kidz+?

Yes — and that is intentional. Kidz+ is a passive silicone children’s earplug (SNR 24 dB) that brings the volume down to a safer level — on average by 24 dB — while keeping speech, voices and instructions clearly audible. Your child will hear their swim instructor, their teacher and you calling them. What gets blocked is the noise that damages: loud music, crowd noise, machinery and traffic.

Are they suitable for children with autism, ADHD or sensory processing disorder?

Yes, and this is one of the most common reasons parents choose Kidz+. For sensory-sensitive children, the biggest problem with earmuffs is that they are visible, bulky, and stigmatising — children refuse them or classmates comment. Kidz+ sits invisibly in the ear. It brings the volume of a loud environment down while keeping speech clear, which means your child stays connected to the people around them rather than being shut out completely. Whether that helps your child is something you and anyone supporting them will know better than we do.

Are they safe for children with grommets or a perforated eardrum?

That is a question for your child’s ENT or GP, not for us. It is worth knowing that current guidance does not recommend routine earplugs for children with grommets: the AAO-HNS clinical guideline advises clinicians against routine water precautions, and a Cochrane review found the benefit very small. Where clinicians do ask for ears to be kept dry is more specific, typically the weeks after surgery, diving and underwater swimming, and hair washing or baths, where soapy water passes a seal that pool water would not. If your clinician has asked you to keep your child’s ears dry, that is what Kidz+ is for: the two-lamella silicone seals the ear canal. Ask them first and let them advise.

How do I insert Kidz+ for my child?

Gently pull the top of your child’s outer ear upward and back to open the ear canal. Insert the clean earplugs with a gentle twisting motion until the outer lamella sits flush with the entrance of the ear canal. Do not push them too deep. The removal tab makes it easy to take them out — your child can learn to do this themselves within a few uses.

How long does one pair of Kidz+ last?

Each pair is reusable up to 100 times. With daily use, that’s roughly 3 to 4 months from a single pair. The silicone retains its shape and resists dirt far better than foam or putty, and the fit actually improves slightly over time as the silicone adapts. Clean after each use with a damp cloth and mild soap, and store in the included aluminium case.

What if they don't work for my child?

Nothing. You have 40 days to try them. If they leak, fall out, or your child simply won’t wear them, contact us and we’ll refund you in full. No questions, no forms, no back and forth. Trusted by parents in 13 countries and backed by +3,500 verified customer reviews. But you don’t have to take our word for it.

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Weight	0.028 kg
Dimensions	19 × 12 × 1 cm
Brand	BOLLSEN® Hearing Protection
GTIN	3830076690808

Manufacturer Information

BOLLSEN - ERTG d.o.o.
Dunajska cesta 159
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
support(@)bollsen-hearingprotection.com

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Product Category: Hearing Protection
Model: Kidz+ Children’s Earplugs for Swimming
Article Number: HP-060

Warnings and Safety Information

Free UK delivery over £35 and a 40-day money-back guarantee on our earplugs.

UK orders over £35 ship free in 2 to 3 business days; below £35, tracked delivery costs £4.95 and takes 1 to 3 business days. If you are not completely satisfied, simply contact us within 40 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked. You pay the return postage, and we recommend sending it tracked. For more details, including delivery to Europe and the rest of the world, please visit our Shipping & Delivery Terms page. Our warehouses are located:

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Customer reviews

4.8Based on 106 reviews

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I love them! Great Product

This product made my daughter's swimming lessons much more safe and enjoyable. We had tried others but they would just get loose and get lost, a waste of time and disappointment. But these Bollsen earplugs I love them! they effectively block out water and stay in your ear. My daughter, 8 yrs old, doesn't worry about it anymore and can focus on the swimming. We also love the the little case it comes with it. We are very pleased.

Maria T. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2023-12-01 ·

Looked at price and thought, really?1 But having had issue with antibiotic resistant ear infections, for 18 months, splashed out and bought these. They are awesome. Comfortable, seal perfectly so no water ingress. When head totally immersed. Theses do really work and are worth every Penny; life changing product.

Roo · 2026-05-24 ·

Outstanding Service, Product and Customer Support

I've never had such excellent customer support, ever! Tom has been outstandingly patient with me whilst I find the correct plugs to fit my ears, and explained the reasoning why the plugs need a few days to adapt to the shape of my ears. It has been a pleasure and a joy to have found this company. Not just because they obviously actually care about helping people cope with noise issues, but because their product works!! I've tried all kinds of earplugs and none have been as comfortable and wearable as these. I suffer from searing pain in my ears with any wind at all and need to wear earmuffs even when it is warm - now, I just wear my earplugs and can stop looking bonkers in the summer! I hate things in my ears, so I was very iffy about the idea of wearing them for extended periods, but I wore them dog walking in the wind (yey!!) and continued with them into my local shop which has a loud radio and is painful for me and guess what? I came out of there smiling and calm. And I can still hear people if I want to talk!! Oh my goodness what a find! I started with the kidz size, but that wasn't a good fit, so sent photos and was then provided with adult small. I can't explain how happy I am. Noise is a real issue for me. Tom at Bollsen has helped make things so much more bearable. Thank you very much!!

Pip T. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2025-09-21 ·

Great ear plugs for 5 year old

My 5 year old has a burst ear drum and chronic ear infections for a year. These ear plugs have changed his life- no water in his ears in bath or showers and he can go under water in swimming pool. Well worth the money

Kim W. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2023-07-05 ·

Good customer service

I originally bought the normal adult earplugs, which work well but I find them slightly big. I thought the smaller Kids ones might be ideal but somehow they hurt my ears - I'm a dedicated side sleeper. Emailed Bollsen and they were great, I returned them for a refund with ease. I've tried a lot of earplugs in the last month and the Bollsen do the best job, I just need a size between adult and kid! I'm persevering with the adult ones. Would recommend the company, good product and great customer service 👍

Lynne K. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2023-02-28 ·

Kidz+ Bollsen hearing protection

Great product!! My daughter had grommets fitted last September and needs to wear ear plugs for swimming and in the bath and these are super. Really easy to fit and she doesn’t even know they are there and she can still hear me.

Emily M. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2023-02-17 ·

Seems to have really helped my boys with his sensory difficulties at school. . much calmer, with no outbursts!! Happier child

kate L. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2022-10-19 ·

Needs to be a different colour!

The blue is almost exactly the same as the pool blue so unfortunately 1 was lost immediately and it was impossible to find because of the colour!

Astrid E. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2022-10-17 ·

Good update on delivery

We ordered them last minute as we needed them for my daughter on holiday. I paid for fastest delivery and sent a quick message asking nicely for a quick turnaround as we were going on holiday. I got an email back saying they would be sent out that day, and then a further personalised email with tracking info

david W. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2022-08-03 ·

Kidz+

Nemanja M. · ✔ Verified purchase · 2022-07-07 ·

Questions & answers

I have small ear channels and can’t fit adult swim plugs in . How can I get the correct size please

Ian W. · 2026-08-13

Answer from BOLLSEN

Hello,
Thank you for your question.

If you have smaller ear canals and standard adult swim earplugs do not fit comfortably, we recommend our AR-KI ear measurement service.

With AR-KI, we process the photos of your ears and can customize the earplugs for a better, more secure fit. This can be especially helpful for customers with smaller ear canals or those who have difficulty using standard adult earplugs.

You can add the AR-KI measurement service when placing your order, and send us your ear images, accordingly we will process your ear images with our AR-KI measuring service before preparing the earplugs.

If you need any help with the process, please feel free to contact our customer support team.

Best regards,

my son is 16 years old would the cildrens ear plugs work for him.

nicola · 2026-07-26

Answer from BOLLSEN

Hello,

Thank you very much for your message.

Yes, our Kidz+ earplugs can be suitable for a 16-year-old, particularly if your son has smaller or narrower ear canals. The Kidz+ model is designed with a smaller and softer fit, so it can also be comfortable for teenagers who find standard adult earplugs too large.

Best regards,

I have very small ear canals and adult ear plugs never fit. Would the kids earplugs be good for me?

Alison · 2026-04-07

Answer from BOLLSEN

Hello,

Thank you very much for your message and for your question.

In many cases, our Kidz earplugs can indeed fit adults who have very small ear canals. However, as each person’s ear shape and size is different, the Kidz size may fit well for you, but this cannot always be guaranteed without checking your individual ear measurements more closely.

For this reason, rather than choosing only based on age category, I would recommend our AR-KI measuring service. This is an AI-based measuring service designed to find the most suitable fit more accurately and provide a more customised solution for your ears.

This option is especially helpful for customers who know they have very small ear canals or who have had difficulty finding comfortable earplugs in the past.

If you would like, we would be very happy to guide you further with the AR-KI option so that you can receive the best possible fit.

Best regards

Hello, my son is 11 but he's tall for his age 150 cm Should I get him a kids' size or an adult size?

Dietsch · 2026-09-16

Answer from BOLLSEN

Hello,
Thank you for your message! For your 11-year-old son, we recommend the Kidz+ model, designed for young users and small ear canals.
Even though he is tall for his age, his height of 150 cm does not determine the size of his ear canals. The children's model is therefore still the choice we recommend to start with.
Feel free to let us know how the earplugs fit him once he has tried them. We will be happy to help if the fit doesn't suit him.
Kind regards,

Hi. I wanted to ask if these kidz earplugs are OK for sleeping. Thanks

Berti · 2026-08-23

Answer from BOLLSEN

Hi!

Yes, of course. Our Kidz earplugs are versatile and can be used both for sleeping and for everyday activities.

They are also water-resistant, so they can also be used for swimming and other water activities.

Thanks for your question, and we hope you enjoy your Kidz earplugs!

Best wishes

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