​The Best Kids' Gaming Bluetooth® Headphones in 2021: 4 Things to Know When Buying Headphones for Children by 30Seconds Mom

Choosing the right Bluetooth® headset can be a challenge. Choosing the right gaming Bluetooth® headphones for kids can be overwhelming. Fit, volume control and whether you should purchase wired or wireless headphones are some of the considerations you should think about before buying a pair of headphones for yourself or your kids. Here are four things to know before you buy:

1. Volume Settings

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 85 decibels (dB) is the "safer" level for children. The majority of headphones available out there have been measured to reach volumes higher than 86 dB. During these tests, it was found that many of the children's headphones could easily have their volume limitations bypassed, which is why volume-limiting headphones are safer for children.

Volume-limitation features offer parents or caregivers assistance in keeping their child's ears protected. A child using headphones extremely loud may not lose their hearing from doing it once, but hearing may be affected with prolonged unsafe volume levels. 

You may want to avoid headphones all together for your kids and buy speakers instead. There are some good Bluetooth® boombox options available.

2. Avoid Low-Quality Earbuds

When buying a pair of headphones for a child, you may want to stay away from earbuds. Earbuds give the listener a more direct sound hitting the eardrum. If you do decide to buy safe earbuds for kids, then pick ones that are certified and have parental volume control settings to help reduce the odds of damaging your child's hearing. 

3. Snug Fit

One of the first steps to purchasing the best Bluetooth® headphones for a child is making sure they have a perfect fit. Snug-fitting headphones ensure comfort for those long sessions of listening and are less likely to allow noise leakage. Noise leakage may cause children to complain they can't hear what they're trying to listen to, which may cause them to turn up the volume to dangerous levels.

4. Wired vs. Wireless

When it comes to purchasing headphones for kids, wired or wireless both have their benefits. Wired headphones offer superior sound quality, but on the other hand, wireless headphones give kids the freedom of movement they often want. Choosing wired or wireless is really up to personal preference; neither one is more beneficial than the other. Both are safe for children.

Best Kids Wireless Headphones for Gaming

1. Puro BT2200 Volume Limited Bluetooth Headphones

These highly rated Puro BT2200 headphones have been designed specifically to be safer for kids. They offer optimal noise isolation and are multi-platform compatible. They can be used wirelessly up to 30 feet away, letting your kids have great freedom of movement. Wireless options can be used for up to 20 hours of playtime and 200 hours on standby.

The Puro BT2200 wireless headphones limit the volume to the safe level of 85 dB recommended by WHO. These headphones are enabled for a feature called "Daisy Chain Sharing." This feature allows two headphones to connect with a cable that has built-in audio splitting for two-way calling. They come in many different colors to suit both boys and girls.

2. iClever BTH02 Wireless Headphones

The iClever Wireless Headphones are very lightweight and have tremendous battery life. When tested on how long they last on a single charge, it was 51 hours of playback time. They are an on-ear type that has a closed-back enclosure. There are cool colored LEDs on the outside of the headphones that light up. These affordable headphones are equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 that is very easy to pair.

These headphones have on-ear controls for convenience and volume limitation to 85 dB. It has an adjustable headband to fit all sizes comfortably. The iClever BTH02 Wireless Headphones fold up and become very compact for easy and safe portability. These headphones are available to purchase in a variety of colors. Kids have the option to wear them wireless or wired, which are included when buying. They are compatible with Android, Apple and many other devices.

3. JLab Audio Jbuddies

These Jlab headphones are award winning for their sound quality and are capped off at 85 dB. These headphones are hypoallergenic, have an adjustable headband and are super durable. They are multi-platform compatible and have a battery life of up to 13 hours of playtime.

With these tips and recommendations, parents should be better equipped to purchase the best and safest headphones for their kids.

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