Noisy toys can affect children's hearing
There are many types of toys, from the simplest Teddy bears even sophisticated products that even have an internet connection. There are also others that produce sounds, either because they imitate a musical instrument or because it has a speaker that emits them.
However, these games that can so much entertain More smallsThey are also capable of harming your health. Toys noisy they have a very negative effect on the hearing of children, causing irreversible injuries or losses in this sense, as the KEY foundation warns.
Attention of the parents
From this association, greater responsibility is asked of parents in this aspect. As other matters are monitored, such as the presence of Small pieces or toxic elements in the painting of toys, it is also recommended to check if they emit sounds at a recommended level, that is, below 80 decibels. But you can use different applications for the mobile that are able to measure the noise level.
When buying a toy it is also recommended to watch for those toys that have a sound regulator that allows reduce noise issued in the case that this is very high. At the same time, keep abreast of information on these types of products and warnings such as those made by the American association Sight and Hearing and where it is noticed which products have levels above the recommended.
Of course you also have to notice that these toys bear the stamp EC which ensures that these products comply with the requirements of the European Union in security which also includes noise safety. It is also recommended to measure the sound levels that any item emits before taking it home.
Teach to play
Making sure that the noise levels of toys are within normal parameters is not enough. You also have to teach to play to the children inside the house. The first step will be to explain the dangers of having these products in your ear, which many children are motivated by their curiosity. Adults should be careful not to act in this way as this proximity causes the eardrum and other elements related to this sense to suffer greatly.
It is also advisable for parents to make it clear that the noise levels of these toys should not be manipulated. Many times children discover the button to increase the speakers of these speakers and manipulate it to make sound more. This can also cause serious hearing problems and generate long-term injuries to the ears of the smallest of the house.
Damián Montero
