The Fourth of July is coming up, and so is the annual fireworks display on the National Mall. As a new mom, I love bringing my baby with me everywhere, and celebrations like this are no exception. However, if you are planning on heading out to see the fireworks this year with baby in tow (bedtime or no bedtime), you may want to consider bringing some noise protection for the little one. The sound of fireworks can get to be much louder than a safe decibel range, and your baby's hearing is more sensitive than yours.
So what can you do without risking your baby's hearing or compromising your evening out (and without having to search for a babysitter)? One solution you might want to try is a product called "Peltor junior earmuffs" by AOSafety. Babies tend to find them comfortable to wear, and they reduce sound by twenty-two decibels. They are not terribly expensive (under $20), and you'll be glad to have them after the Fourth, too, when you want to bring baby with you to concerts and other loud events. Look for the earmuffs here or here.
While you're at it, you might want to get some for yourself to block out a bit of that crying :)
For more information about your baby's hearing see the Better Hearing Institute
For more information about the Fourth of July celebration in Washington DC, see http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/4thofJuly.htm
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