BANZ® Family Resource Hub
Family resource hub
Everything we know about protecting little ears and eyes — in one place.
Free guides, printables and plain-English explainers for parents and caregivers. No sign-up, no paywall. Written by the people who have been making children's hearing and sun protection since 2001.
Choosing and fitting
Start here if you are not sure which size, or whether they will actually keep them on.
Help me choose
Answer a few questions about your child's age and what you are heading to, and get pointed at the right pair.
Baby vs Kids earmuffs
What actually changes between the two sizes, and how to tell which one your child is ready for.
60-second fit & care guide
How a good seal should look and feel, plus how to clean them without wrecking the cushions.
Are baby earmuffs safe for newborns?
The fontanelle question, answered properly — including what to look for in a headband.
Size charts
Head circumference and age ranges for earmuffs, sunglasses, hats and swimwear.
Help center & FAQ
The questions we are asked most, from cleaning to warranty to whether they can nap in them.
Hearing and noise
What the numbers on the box mean, and which everyday sounds are worth paying attention to.
Free hearing safety resources
Printables and activities you can use at home or in a classroom.
Noise & hearing safety library
The full reference collection, organized by topic.
Hearing protection ratings explained
What a rating does and does not tell you about real-world protection.
NRR vs SNR
Two different standards, two different numbers, same product. Here is how to compare them.
Everyday sounds to watch
Hand dryers, blenders, mowers, arenas — where ordinary life gets loud enough to matter.
Best ear protection for babies & kids
What to look for, and where the differences between products actually are.
Sun and UV
Eyes and skin, and why children need more protection than adults do for the same amount of sun.
Sensory support
For kids who feel sound bigger. Practical strategies, not theory.
Sensory support for families
Where to start if noise is making ordinary outings hard.
Is your child sensitive to noise?
What is happening underneath the reaction, and five things that help.
Managing noise sensitivity
A parent and caregiver guide for home, school and everywhere in between.
Loud environment survival guide
A plan for the places you cannot make quieter.
Calm kids activity library
Noise-reducing activities and quiet-hour ideas to use at home.
Best sensory earmuffs for kids
What matters in a sensory-friendly earmuff — fit, weight, and pressure.
Sensory-friendly celebrations
Birthdays, holidays and fireworks, adapted so everyone can stay.
MRI, imaging & emergency care
What to expect and what to ask for when your child needs a scan.
Days out and travel
The specific guides, written for the specific day you are packing for.
Game Day HQ
Find your team, and what a stadium actually sounds like from a stroller.
Fireworks with babies & kids
How close is too close, and how to make the first time a good memory.
Taking kids to concerts
Choosing seats, timing the night, and what to bring.
Taking kids to baseball
Nine innings is a long time. Here is how to make it work.
Soccer & football
Crowd noise, weather and sideline logistics with small children.
Car races & airshows
The loudest days out there, and what protection genuinely needs to do.
Theme parks
Packing essentials for long days, queues and midday sun.
Zoo days
Shade, strollers and the bits people forget to pack.
Cruising with kids
Sun on the water is stronger than it feels. Packing list included.
Family road trips
What to keep within arm's reach, and what can live in the trunk.
My first flight
Cabin pressure, engine noise, and getting through a flight with a baby.
Celebration guides
Holiday by holiday, our guides to celebrating loudly and safely.
Sleep and everyday
The quieter end of the range, and the free app that tells you when to act.
Looking for something longer?
Our guide library holds dozens of in-depth articles on hearing safety, sun protection and sensory support — everything above, plus the pieces that did not fit on this page.
Browse the full guide libraryAre you a professional?
Pediatricians, audiologists, optometrists, doulas, nurses and family educators have their own hub, with clinical references and materials you can hand to families.
Go to the professional hubStill not sure what you need?
Tell us the age and the occasion and we will point you at the right thing — or ask us anything directly.