Factors to consider before you buy headphones for children

So, when deciding on the best headphones for children, we will look at the key areas where they need to perform.  All sorts of factors come into play when choosing kid's headphones. It can include build quality, design, and, believe it or not, sound. 

If you have older children, I would only advise you to consider earphones (in-ear headphones/earbuds).  With fewer moving parts and a smaller footprint, they are less likely to get crushed or explode into a thousand tiny fragments when dropped. 

Children are notoriously tough on everything. Unfortunately, that means these kids' headphones will have to endure a lot of abuse.  Build quality is paramount, as you don't want something that will break from a little bit of rough play. 

We included some seriously tough options that should hold up better than most regular headphones. We must credit many companies on the list for putting this at the forefront when designing their headphones for small children.

While we still heavily recommend giving your children traditional wired headphones, we have included a few high-quality Bluetooth models. We know that more and more devices are removing the headphone jack and making future compatibility an issue. That said, there are several considerations when choosing a wireless option.

Consider that Bluetooth headphones need to be charged, which means that you, as a parent, will probably be in charge of keeping your kid's headphones powered. This may also hinder long trips due to a lack of charging facilities or downtime when charging.Additionally, you are using more electrical components in its construction, which causes extra points where something can go wrong.On the flip side, if you don't have a headphone jack, these may be the best option to protect your children's hearing and avoid using a dongle that introduces a choking hazard to young infants.