Do you have a vacation planned? You’ve probably been thinking about what you’ll pack and whether you really need this outfit or that pair of shoes. If you have children, you have even more concerns about what to pack and what can be left at home.

You might not even be considering one item. You may not use earplugs at home, but when you travel, you may find yourself wishing you had some in your suitcase! Uncomfortable flights, noisy trains, roaring motorcycles and the strange sounds at a hotel may simply be an annoyance and some can actually be damaging to your ears. Whether you’re going by plane, train, car or bike be sure to pack your earplugs.

Earplugs for flying will reduce the pressure during ascent and descent of your flight, which will help you avoid the uncomfortable feeling in your ears from plane travel. No need to chew gum or attempt to yawn until the pressure is relieved! They also filter background noises making your flight more peaceful all around. I find them especially useful for long flights as it’s difficult for me to sleep on a noisy flight. I also carry my iPod with my custom earphones that I splurged on last year! They are a great purchase if you love music.

Motorcycling earplugs are a must if you want to avoid potential hearing damage. Whether your bike has a high-pitched whinny or a deep rumble, the decibel levels can reach more than 120 decibels (hearing damage can occur at 85 decibels). This can permanently damage your ears. Motorcycle earplugs are designed to filter sound so that you can still hear the things you need to hear while protecting your hearing. If you are an avid rider, you might consider investing in a pair of custom motorcycling earplugs, which fit your ears perfectly because they are designed from an impression of your ear.

Sleeping earplugs can help you to rest while travelling whether you are on a plane, train, bus or in the car. Vacations are great, but I know that there have been plenty of restless trips where strange noises and travelling keep me from getting enough sleep. As nice as a hotel is, it’s simply not home and noisy neighbours may make it impossible to sleep without sleeping earplugs. I like my women’s earplugs because I have smaller, harder to fit ears.

Children’s Earplugs are designed to fit the smaller ear canal of your child, snugly and comfortably protecting their ears from the pressure of ascent and descent of an airplane. Our Mack’s Pillow soft Earplugs are waterproof, so your child’s ears will be protected from painful swimmer’s ear that can lead to even more painful ear infections. Whether you will be travelling to a hotel with a pool or taking a trip to the ocean beach, make sure you plan ahead and pack earplugs for your child.

Safe Travels!

Meghan