Volume Limits

Protect your child’s ears: Set volume limits on iPhones and iPods instead of just telling them to “turn it down!”


With kids being plugged into MP3 players and hands-free cell phones all the time, it’s probably no surprise that hearing loss among teens is up by 30 percent. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, one in five adolescents suffers from hearing damage. It’s no secret that listening to loud music is a huge risk factor for teens. Educate your kids about the dangers of listening to too-loud headphones, or buy them a set with a volume limiter. If your child uses an iPhone or iPod, you can set a volume limit on their device by going to settings and selecting iPod. Click on Volume Limit. Adjust the sounds to your preferred level and lock in your settings.