I would get the little foam ear plugs and size them. I cannot see where
cotton would provide and sound attenuation. And with a small head,
headsets are just too big. I had to build an adapter for headsets for my
4 year old grand daughter. Oh, she likes to fly

Might ask you ENT doctor.

Ross

Frederick Wilson wrote:

Alex,

At least you are thoughtful enough to ask before you go. This type of
question has been asked here before. I think a google search will turn up a
lot.

From what I remember, most suggested putting cotton in the ears and then one
of those head caps that have ear covers and ties under the chin.

Good luck,

Fred

"Alex Kirkpatrick" wrote in message
...
I'm taking my 7 month old son on a cross-country next month. He's flown
on
an airline before and he handled it quite well.

I'm worried about hearing protection. Should I even bother? Would
regular
ear-muffs be enough for him or should I find some infant-sized hearing
protection? How about those headsets you wear when shooting rifles?

I plan to have mom sit in the back seat with the baby and big brother will
help fly the plane. Anybody got any other advice?

Thanks,
Alex