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Putty Buddies™ Floating Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids

Putty Buddies™ Floating Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids

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    Putty Buddies™ Floating Swimming Ear Plugs for Kids

    Regular price $6.95
    Regular price Sale price $6.95
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    Description

    Putty Buddies are the colourful, fun way to protect your kids from swimmer's ear.

    Floatable Putty Buddies Earplugs really do float so they are easy to retrieve when they get dropped in the pool! These colorful, soft silicone ear plugs are larger than most other child-sized silicone ear plugs to completely fill the outer ear, providing a watertight seal over the ear canal.

    With an estimated 20-22 dB noise reduction, the soft silicone lets your child hear through the plug well enough that you can get your child's attention if you need to. The system using an Ear Band-It or Ear Band-It Ultra swimmers headband with Putty Buddies Ear Plugs was originally designed by an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist for his young patients with ear tubes to help keep the Putty Buddies swimming ear plugs secure, even during vigorous activity.

    Each pair of Putty Buddies comes in its own sturdy plastic carry case. Available in assorted colors: red, orange, yellow, green and blue!

    How to use Putty Buddies® silicone ear plugs:

    • Do NOT force into ear canal.
    • Handle with clean, dry hands. Be sure any sunscreen, tanning oils, or skin moisturizers are removed from hands prior to handling.
    • Ear plugs should be placed over a clean and dry ear canal by an adult, never a child.
    • Flatten plug with fingers and shape to cover outer ear until snugly fit.
    • Do NOT tear plugs at any time. Use the entire ear plug for each ear. If plug appears to separate or crack, please do not use or attempt to remold together. Discard and use a new pair.
    • Remove plugs by pressing up, under the backside of the ear. Then pull down on the ear lobe. Alternating these techniques several times will release the plug from over the ear canal for easy removal and storage.
    • Discard after 2 weeks of use or when plugs become dirty, start to crack/crumble, or lose their tackiness.
    • If any material remains in the ear canal after removal of the ear plug, do not attempt to remove this material yourself as you may push it deeper inside. Please see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (not a generalist) as soon as possible and they should be able to readily remove any material.
    • Note that silicone is water repellent and will not likely be removed from skin or hair with water. If any silicone material gets stuck to skin or hair, use mineral oil or any natural oil-based product to remove the material.
    • Ear plugs are for use ONLY in water. If the user is out of the water for more than 5 minutes, please remove ear plugs, store and reapply (or use new pair) when re-entering the water.
    Putty Buddies® silicone ear plugs are reusable and should be stored in the handy carrying case. Discard the ear plugs when they become dirty or lost their tackiness. Silicone ear plugs are recommended by doctors for swimming, showering and general water protection. Not recommended for diving in depths greater than 10 feet. Although Putty Buddies® are not intended for noise prevention, the user will experience a slight reduction in hearing when plugs are worn. For maximum protection, ear plugs should be worn with the Ear Band-It® head band.



    HELPFUL TIPS:

    1) Only handle the silicone with clean dry hands. Avoid touching the silicone with oily/dirty hands or bringing them into contact with lotions, oils, hair and other oil-based substances.

    2) Make sure the user's ear is clean, dry and free from wax/oils prior to placing the ear plugs over the ear canal.

    3) Make sure the plug does not have any cracks or folds prior to placement over the ear canal. If it does, discard and use a new pair.

    4) Flatten the plug into a disk, place over the ear canal and pressed gently on the plug in a direction outward from the ear canal to "lock" the silicone into the outer cartilage of the ear.

    5) To remove the ear plug, grab the ear lobe with thumb on the back of the earlobe and fingers on the front of the ear lobe. Push/pull up and down several times. This should ensure that the silicone dislodges easily in one uniform piece from the ear without leaving residue behind. Parents should inspect their child’s ear after each use to make sure that no silicone material remains around the ear canal.

    6) Once removed, store the ear plugs in the plastic container (covered)until further use.

    CAUTION: Only cover opening of ear. DO NOT INSERT IN EAR CANAL. Silicone ear plugs are safe when used as instructed. Keep away from infants. If swallowed, the plugs are non-toxic but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipes. Do not spread silicone plugs too thin. Avoid contact with hair and oil based lotions.

    If you push a silicone ear plug into your ear canal, do not try to remove it yourself. Do not use tweezers, cotton swabs or other devices as these may push the plug further into canal. See an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Physician as they have the proper instruments and skill to remove the plugs safely. A silicone ear plug in the ear canal for a short time may be harmless, providing you do not attempt to remove the ear plug yourself and accidentally push it deeper into the opening.

    Description

    Putty Buddies are the colourful, fun way to protect your kids from swimmer's ear.

    Floatable Putty Buddies Earplugs really do float so they are easy to retrieve when they get dropped in the pool! These colorful, soft silicone ear plugs are larger than most other child-sized silicone ear plugs to completely fill the outer ear, providing a watertight seal over the ear canal.

    With an estimated 20-22 dB noise reduction, the soft silicone lets your child hear through the plug well enough that you can get your child's attention if you need to. The system using an Ear Band-It or Ear Band-It Ultra swimmers headband with Putty Buddies Ear Plugs was originally designed by an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist for his young patients with ear tubes to help keep the Putty Buddies swimming ear plugs secure, even during vigorous activity.

    Each pair of Putty Buddies comes in its own sturdy plastic carry case. Available in assorted colors: red, orange, yellow, green and blue!

    How to use Putty Buddies® silicone ear plugs:

    • Do NOT force into ear canal.
    • Handle with clean, dry hands. Be sure any sunscreen, tanning oils, or skin moisturizers are removed from hands prior to handling.
    • Ear plugs should be placed over a clean and dry ear canal by an adult, never a child.
    • Flatten plug with fingers and shape to cover outer ear until snugly fit.
    • Do NOT tear plugs at any time. Use the entire ear plug for each ear. If plug appears to separate or crack, please do not use or attempt to remold together. Discard and use a new pair.
    • Remove plugs by pressing up, under the backside of the ear. Then pull down on the ear lobe. Alternating these techniques several times will release the plug from over the ear canal for easy removal and storage.
    • Discard after 2 weeks of use or when plugs become dirty, start to crack/crumble, or lose their tackiness.
    • If any material remains in the ear canal after removal of the ear plug, do not attempt to remove this material yourself as you may push it deeper inside. Please see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (not a generalist) as soon as possible and they should be able to readily remove any material.
    • Note that silicone is water repellent and will not likely be removed from skin or hair with water. If any silicone material gets stuck to skin or hair, use mineral oil or any natural oil-based product to remove the material.
    • Ear plugs are for use ONLY in water. If the user is out of the water for more than 5 minutes, please remove ear plugs, store and reapply (or use new pair) when re-entering the water.
    Putty Buddies® silicone ear plugs are reusable and should be stored in the handy carrying case. Discard the ear plugs when they become dirty or lost their tackiness. Silicone ear plugs are recommended by doctors for swimming, showering and general water protection. Not recommended for diving in depths greater than 10 feet. Although Putty Buddies® are not intended for noise prevention, the user will experience a slight reduction in hearing when plugs are worn. For maximum protection, ear plugs should be worn with the Ear Band-It® head band.



    HELPFUL TIPS:

    1) Only handle the silicone with clean dry hands. Avoid touching the silicone with oily/dirty hands or bringing them into contact with lotions, oils, hair and other oil-based substances.

    2) Make sure the user's ear is clean, dry and free from wax/oils prior to placing the ear plugs over the ear canal.

    3) Make sure the plug does not have any cracks or folds prior to placement over the ear canal. If it does, discard and use a new pair.

    4) Flatten the plug into a disk, place over the ear canal and pressed gently on the plug in a direction outward from the ear canal to "lock" the silicone into the outer cartilage of the ear.

    5) To remove the ear plug, grab the ear lobe with thumb on the back of the earlobe and fingers on the front of the ear lobe. Push/pull up and down several times. This should ensure that the silicone dislodges easily in one uniform piece from the ear without leaving residue behind. Parents should inspect their child’s ear after each use to make sure that no silicone material remains around the ear canal.

    6) Once removed, store the ear plugs in the plastic container (covered)until further use.

    CAUTION: Only cover opening of ear. DO NOT INSERT IN EAR CANAL. Silicone ear plugs are safe when used as instructed. Keep away from infants. If swallowed, the plugs are non-toxic but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipes. Do not spread silicone plugs too thin. Avoid contact with hair and oil based lotions.

    If you push a silicone ear plug into your ear canal, do not try to remove it yourself. Do not use tweezers, cotton swabs or other devices as these may push the plug further into canal. See an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Physician as they have the proper instruments and skill to remove the plugs safely. A silicone ear plug in the ear canal for a short time may be harmless, providing you do not attempt to remove the ear plug yourself and accidentally push it deeper into the opening.

    Delivery

    WHEN WILL MY ORDER ARRIVE?  

    Orders placed before 3.30pm AET Monday-Friday are dispatched same day through Australia Post, and occasionally via courier. Australia Post's delivery estimates follow.

    PARCEL POST
    NSW: 2-4 business days
    ACT: 2-4 business days
    NT: 4-10 business days
    QLD: 2-5 business days
    SA: 3-6 business days
    TAS: 3-6 business days
    VIC: 2-5 business days
    WA: 4-8 business days

    EXPRESS POST
    NSW: 1-2 business days
    ACT: 1-2 business days
    NT: 2-5 business days
    QLD: 1-3 business days
    SA: 1-3 business days
    TAS: 1-3 business days
    VIC: 1-3 business days
    WA: 2-5 business days

    For information about any current disruptions to the Australia Post network please click here.

    COURIER SHIPPING
    For our select range of products which will be sent with via courier, delivery typically takes between 2-4 working days.

    WHEN SHOULD I ORDER BY TO GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY XMAS?

    Australia Post's recommended cutoffs for delivery by Christmas are as follows. Any orders made by 3.30pm AET will be shipped that day. Orders after these 3.30pm on these dates still have a chance of arriving by Christmas but are not guaranteed to. We recommend selecting Express Post at checkout to guarantee prompt delivery during this peak period.

    Christmas lodgement dates for most Australian states
    Australia Post are recommending lodgement by the following dates for delivery by Christmas (*excludes items sent to and from Perth and Darwin):
    - Parcel Post: Friday 20 December
    - Express Post: Monday 23 December
    * Items sent to and from Perth and Darwin with Parcel Post and Express Post need to be lodged by 13 December to be delivered by Christmas.

    For more detailed state lane breakdowns (including Perth and Darwin) please visit the following webpage:

    Australia Post Christmas Lodgement Dates

    The cutoff for orders sent with courier shipping is 2.30pm AEST, 15 December.

    I NEED MY ORDER FAST!

    We've got you! We offer a flat-rate $10 Express Post service at checkout on all orders made before 3.30pm AET.

    WHEN WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?

    All orders placed before 3.30pm AET on a weekday will ship same-day. If you order on the weekend or after 3.30pm on a Friday your order will ship the following Monday.

    HOW MUCH DOES SHIPPING COST?

    Australia Post Parcel Post shipping is $7.5, or free for orders valuing $80 or more. Australia Post Express Post shipping is available for $10.5.

    For made-to-order and large industrial orders sent via courier, shipping is free.

    For some products large letter postage is available for $3.

    WHERE DO YOU SHIP FROM?

    99% of orders are shipped from our warehouse in Marrickville, NSW. 

    A small selection of industrial products are sent straight from our supplier in Melbourne, Victoria by courier. We'll let you know at checkout if your order is being shipped from Melbourne.

    WHAT ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING?

    We ship internationally with multiple shipping options including DHL Express. You can find more information here.

    Returns

    Please see our returns policy here.

    Payment options

    You can pay using Paypal, Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX), Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay or Zip.

    NDIS

    We accept NDIS payments for eligible purchases! If you’re an NDIS participant, please email our support team at support@earjobs.com.au before completing your purchase. Our team will guide you through the steps to process your payment using NDIS funds.

    For Self-Managed and Plan-Managed participants, we can provide invoices that can be claimed through your plan.

    At this time, we are unable to process payments directly through NDIS portal systems, but we are happy to assist with invoicing and providing necessary documentation.

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