Alpine Pluggies Kids review

Alpine Pluggies Kids is the only earplug from a hearing protection brand on this list with a rating near the earmuffs: Alpine quotes an SNR of 26 dB, with CE certification and ANSI testing. The plugs are made from a soft, silicone-free material that adapts to the ear as it warms, and Alpine says they can be reused about 100 times. Alpine sizes them for children aged 3 to 12 and lists parties, parades, concerts and car races as uses, along with swimming and flights, where they help with pressure on takeoff and landing. A travel case and six stickers come in the box. At $16.95 it is the cheapest product here and the easiest to carry. The catch is the format: earplugs only protect when inserted well, parents cannot see the seal at a glance, and small children can pull them out. For fireworks with a toddler, an earmuff is the safer choice, but for a 9-year-old at a concert who wants something discreet, these are a good fit.

Who it is for

Older kids who will keep earplugs in and want protection that fits under a hat.

Price

$16.95 per pair.

Pluggies Kids $16.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• SNR 26 dB, CE certified and ANSI tested
• For children aged 3 to 12
• Soft, silicone-free material that shapes to the ear with warmth
• Reusable up to 100 times
• Travel case and six stickers included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest pick on the list
• Strength: Also blocks water when swimming and eases pressure on flights
• Strength: Small enough to fit in a pocket
• Weakness: Young children may pull out or lose earplugs
• Weakness: Harder for parents to check the fit than an earmuff
• Weakness: Needs replacing after about 100 uses

Key facts

• Price: $16.95
• Rating: SNR 26 dB
• Ages: 3 to 12 years
• Reuse: Up to 100 times
• In the box: 2 earplugs, storage case

Where it ranks

Alpine Pluggies Kids is No. 6 in our Best Ear Protection for Kids verdict.