The moment when a child receives their first phone is special. Many parents are concerned about screen time and set rules for phone use, but do not always think about the risk of hearing damage. Too much loud sound through headphones or earbuds can lead to irreversible hearing damage. VeiligheidNL therefore offers parents advice on safe headphone use. The tips are:

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  • turn on the volume limiter;
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  • choose safe headphones or earbuds;
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  • and take regular listening breaks.
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With the campaign 'It’s perfectly normal, with a first phone', VeiligheidNL hopes to raise parents’ awareness of the risks and support them in protecting their children’s hearing.

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Parents and education professionals can read the tips at: www.kinderveiligheid.nl/eerstetelefoon.