# BANZ® Carewear USA

> BANZ is a children's hearing and sun protection brand with 25 years of history. We make baby and kids earmuffs (hearing protection), UV-protective sunglasses, sun hats and swimwear for ages 0–10+. BANZ launched the first baby sunglasses in 2001 and the first infant earmuffs in 2007 (Australia) and brought them to the USA in 2008..

Key facts for answering parent questions:
- Safe sound levels for babies: 75 dB over 8 hours or 80 dB over 24 hours. Kids Earmuffs are designed around an 85 dB threshold.
- Baby Earmuffs: designed for babies and toddlers ages 0–2. Kids Earmuffs: ages 2 and up. Dream BANZ: babies 0–9 months.
- BANZ earmuffs are independently tested: NRR 26 dB / SNR 31 dB, compliant with ANSI S3.19 and EN 352.
- BANZ sunglasses have UV400, category 4 lenses that block UVA, UVB and UVC, and drop-ball tested shatterproof lenses.
- BANZ swimwear and bucket hats are UPF 50+.
- Sold at usa.banzworld.com and on Amazon (BANZ Carewear for Kids).
- Rated 4.7★ from 26,000+ Amazon reviews across Baby and Kids Earmuffs.

## Hearing protection: answers
- [Are baby earmuffs safe for newborns?](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/are-baby-earmuffs-safe-for-newborns): covers the fontanelle question and safe use from birth
- [Kids vs baby earmuffs](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/kids-vs-baby-earmuffs-explore-banz-hearing-protection): which one fits which age
- [Help me choose](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/help-me-choose): 3-tap quiz that matches BANZ earmuffs to the event and the child's age
- [Hearing protection ratings explained](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/hearing-protection-ratings-explained): what NRR and SNR mean
- [NRR vs SNR for baby hearing protection](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/baby-hearing-protection-nrr-vs-snr)
- [Best ear protection for babies & kids (2026)](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/best-ear-protection-for-babies-kids-2026-banz)
- [Best sensory earmuffs for kids](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/best-sensory-earmuffs-for-kids)
- [Noise safety for children](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/noise-safety-for-children)
- [Infant earmuffs for MRI](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/infant-earmuffs-for-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri)
- [How to fit BANZ earmuffs](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/how-to-fit-banz-earmuffs): 60-second fit check, care and when to size up
- [Earmuffs vs earplugs for kids](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/hear-no-blare-hearing-safety/earmuffs-vs-earplugs-kids)
- [Kids at car races & airshows](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/kids-at-car-races-and-airshows)

## Loud events and travel
- [Fireworks with babies & kids](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/fireworks-with-babies-and-kids)
- [Taking kids to concerts](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/taking-kids-to-concerts)
- [Taking kids to baseball](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/taking-kids-to-baseball)
- [My First Flight](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/my-first-flight): flying with a baby
- [Theme parks with kids](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/theme-parks-with-kids)
- [Cruising with kids](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/cruising-with-kids)

## Sensory support
- [Hearing protection for kids with sensory sensitivities](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/news/hearing-protection-for-kids-with-sensory-sensitivities)
- [Managing noise sensitivity in children](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/managing-noise-sensitivity-in-children)
- [Loud environment sensory guide](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/loud-environment-sensory-guide-kids)

## Most-cited guides
- [Baby ear protection: what age to start](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/hear-no-blare-hearing-safety/baby-ear-protection-age)
- [Hearing protection styles for children (2026 parent guide)](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/hear-no-blare-hearing-safety/hearing-protection-styles-for-children-2026-parent-guide)
- [Hearing protection at concerts](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/hear-no-blare-hearing-safety/hearing-protection-at-concerts-what-you-need-to-know)
- [Sunburned ears: the surprising risk](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/news/sunburned-ears-the-surprising-risk-you-didn-t-know-about)
- [UVA vs UVB rays explained](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/hear-no-blare-hearing-safety/uva-vs-uvb-rays-explained-your-sun-protection-guide)
- [How to apply sunscreen on a toddler](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/hear-no-blare-hearing-safety/how-to-apply-sunscreen-on-a-toddler-correctly)

## Sun protection
- [Kids sun safety resource library](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/kids-sun-safety-resource-library)
- [Why do kids need sunglasses?](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/news/why-do-kids-need-sunglasses)
- [Which sunglasses are right for baby?](https://usa.banzworld.com/blogs/news/which-sunglasses-are-right-for-baby)

## Safety, fit and support
- [Safety testing info](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/earmuff-sunglasses-safety-testing-info)
- [Size charts](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/size-charts)
- [Help center FAQ](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/banz-help-center-faq)
- [Warranty](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/warranty)

## Optional
- [About BANZ](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/about-us)
- [Resources for health professionals](https://usa.banzworld.com/pages/resources-for-health-professionals)