Party/ ear plugs for the ArtRave?

[MahoTheMnstr 141]

my mom obviously didn't care about me when i was little    she'll be fine, if you are close to the speakers you will lose your voice and your hearing for like a day, but it's no big deal, it's normal it goes away 

[Whispering 18,865]

I have a question for the concert attendants here, since I never been to one.

 

My daughter will join me in going to the ArtRave and we have GA tickets for Antwerp.

After watching some footage I was wondering if it's maybe not too loud for her ears.

Would you suggest using party/ear plugs cause I wouldn't want her hearing to get damaged

 

 

Yes, I would get ear plugs for her. You can get them in fun colors that will look good at the "rave" atmosphere, maybe to match her outfit! :)

 

It's a practice that you can start her on to protect her hearing on down the road. It's like teaching kids to use sunscreen now, to avoid skin cancer in the future.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/may/13/should-wear-earplugs-to-concerts

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-17952110

[Luc 4,775]

How old is she? I wouldn't think a two hour concert would damage your hearing permanently, unless you go to them constantly for long periods of time  My hearing's fine and I've been to 5-6 concerts But your throat will hurt after the concert because of the shouting and screaming

Exposure to 90dB for 1h+ does hurt your ears. A concert is probably 95~115 dB, depending on where you stand.

 

I suggest you just take them with you, and when you notice that it's too loud you tell her to plug them in

 

 

 

Edit: And I suggest to get them yourself too. Set a good example; ear damage is just as bad on your 11th as on your 33th.

[TheQueen 18]

I brought my 11 year old (at the time) sister to see The Monster Ball and she was fine, unless she has sensitive ears then I think she'll be fine. Maybe bring them just incase she needs them throughout the show.

[swine killer 0]

lady gaga would suggest dr.dre 's headphones.   (without listening to the music then).
 
I would recommend headphones/ear muffs than ear plugs. Ear plugs can be harmful if you put them in wrong. and if she happens to drop them while it's loud, it becomes just a mess. Mess to find them among crazy monsters on the floor, and mess for the ear. Plus you can not use them dirty. So ear muffs are probably best choice. You can spice them up a bit. You still going to artRAVE 

[Torsoface 3,262]

Definetely ear plugs. I was pissed at BTWB myself because i didn't bought them and all I could hear was mess and my ears died 

[prince 4,688]

Like everyone has said before me i'd take ear plugs just in case, even if no damage occurs it could be uncomfortable from all the shouting but hopefully Gagas voice will soothe that out  ;) 

[skaxboy 4,257]

Definetely ear plugs. I was pissed at BTWB myself because i didn't bought them and all I could hear was mess and my ears died

Most of the time the workers will give them out for free! Like of you see a guard, just ask them and try should have little ear plugs to give out. At least the arenas I've been to.

[djparky 252]

I tend to wear ear plugs most of the time now- I find it takes the top end off and also stops any of the post concert headaches/ ear ringing that I used to get- the downside is you can't always the crowd- for young kids it's a definite

[seana39223 1]

Do NOT get standard ear plus get specially designed ones like these:http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0013JLQAU/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1399716484&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Standard ear plus will ruin the sound where as those ones are designed not too.

[MonsterMum 2,532]

Hey guys I only came back now but I read all your posts.

 

Thanks for your replies and we'll buy party plugs for her. Ear ringing is something temporarily but in some cases it could stay and I would not forgive myself if I did that to her knowing a simple 10 euro earplug could have prevented that

 

In reply to some: 

Before, women would smoke during their pregnancy cause it would not cause any harm and we drove around without seatbelts but when we know better we should do better so party plugs it is.

[NewYorkCity 10,499]

If she is really little then yes I would. But I think like over 4 years old she will be fine.

When I saw Britney Spears kids when I went to her concert in 2011 they had little earmuffs on (but they were very near the stage). It was so cute. :haha:

Yeah but they are exposed to a lot of concerts if they go with her on tour so it's normal...

I think that it won't damage her ears but if you feel insecure about it you can take them and if she complains about it being too loud you can put them on her ears...

I have been to a lot of concerts and discos since I was a kid and my ears are fine...

[miroe 24]

Definitely something to consider. Most concerts I've been to have been very loud, and I wasn't able to hear clearly for a few days. If she is young then I'd especially say yes. At least bring them just in case she ends up not liking the volume. Have fun!

[MonsterOfSpain 8,278]

I was 11 when I went to The Born This Way Ball and my ear is perfectly fine

[RAMROD 102,304]

Hey guys I only came back now but I read all your posts.

 

Thanks for your replies and we'll buy party plugs for her. Ear ringing is something temporarily but in some cases it could stay and I would not forgive myself if I did that to her knowing a simple 10 euro earplug could have prevented that

 

In reply to some: 

Before, women would smoke during their pregnancy cause it would not cause any harm and we drove around without seatbelts but when we know better we should do better so party plugs it is.

 

 

Glad you have decided on party earplugs,

and hope it will enhance the experience too!