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We used the JBL Jr wireless over-the-ear noise canceling headphones. They've lasted for years at this point and are still going strong.
Another vote for the JBL > we have kids sized noise cancelling which is a must for long haul plane flights. Work wired and wireless.
If your looking for headphones that play music we have the jbl Junior 470 noise cancelling headphones, the noise canceling will turn off if your not listen though. For regular ear protection we've used JBL, Walker, and Allen kids passive hearing earmuff.
We've got a couple pairs of the [JBL (JR 460NC)](https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Wireless-Over-Ear-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B09CV5LNSP) headphones and have been really happy with them. They still work passively if the battery runs out— which is super clutch.
We like the JBL kids headphones. Wireless is required with our kiddo (2.5)since he would just have fun wrapping the wire around his neck 🤦♀️
We've had JBL headphones for kids that have held up really well, our third kid is now using them.
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