The main function of a swimming headband is primarily to keep the inner ear canal dry and free from infection that can be caused by water entering the ear passageway.

I have to admit in hindsight that I was fairly ignorant about the use of a swimming headband, my first reaction to them was one of confusion. I viewed these headbands in the same way as I saw a headband worn by other sporting types, tennis players, football or rugby players etc. Those headbands were designed to keep sweat out of the eyes during play and it was this aspect of things that confused me. I know they are not actually a new thing and have been around for a while now but they never seemed overly popular, that is until now. They are ideally suitable for a wide range of water activities including swimming, canoeing, surfing and water skiing. By dedicated I mean those swimmers who came to the pool with the sole intention of swimming as many, or maybe they already had a pre-determined figure in mind, lengths as they could and then once they had reached their target they simply get out of the pool, dry off and leave.Ear Band-Itis the original swimmer's headband, designed to hold ear plugs or ear molds in place while engaging in water activities. Made of extra durable 3.0mm neoprene with adjustable Velcrotype closure, Ear Band-It'sunique design offers ultimate comfort and protection for the ears. Ear infections can be a very painful side effect of all that water play time. The Aquabandit puts an end to this painful and sometimes expensive problem caused by water. It acts as a bathing cap, preventing water and debris from entering your dogs ear. Initially Ear Band-Itwas marketed to children with grommets, enabling them to swim. This has since been expanded to include water enthusiasts of all ages who suffer a wide range of ear problems.

That is until I saw a mother carrying a baby who was wearing one, when I say baby I don’t mean an actual babe in arms, more like an eighteen month old, still a baby but fully able to splash around in the baby and toddler pool. Our collection of ear plugs for swimming are available in silicone and pre-moulded rubber. Here you will find Speedo swimming ear plugs, Zoggs ear plugs, Arena water ear plugs and more. Dependant on preference, each earplug version is perfect for protecting the inner ear from water which could lead to irritating problems such as swimmer's ear. Our unique Dog Ear Protection product is designed to help prevent water and debris from entering the ear canal of your dog, while providing maximum comfort and sustained durability. Nothing wrong with that of course but for me a visit to the pool is something of a social event. Chat with friends, have a swim, play with the kids (my own I hasten to add). So I never really gave much thought to the headbands that I started to notice popping up around me.I, nor any of my family have ever had a problem caused by swimming or water be it pool or sea, although having now spoken about it aloud so to speak I will most likely end up having to see my doctor soon. Isn’t that always the way.