Whether it’s for long car journeys, chill time at home or to keep the peace during meals out, tablets and games consoles are a way of life for most families, but if you don’t want to be driven up the wall by endless YouTube chatter or the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack on repeat, you need a pair of the best kids’ headphones to hand.Kids’ headphones are designed specifically with children (and their sensitive ears) in mind, so the most important consideration when choosing a pair of headphones for your child is safety. Young ears need protecting, which is why the best headphones for kids typically have a volume limit of 85dB. You’ll also want a pair of headphones that can withstand being chucked into bags or dropped by the side of the bed, unscathed. Designs that fold or come with travel cases are always a good choice, as are headphones with a decent battery life. As a mum-of-two and a parenting writer, I’ve tried and tested many kids’ headphones over the years. Here, I’m bringing you reviews of models that are worth the spend, from wireless to wired and off-ear designs.Read more: The best wireless earbuds, tried and testedI enlisted the help of some mini testers to find the best kids’ headphones (Sarah Dawson/The Independent)The best kids’ headphones for 2026 are:Best overall – MyFirst carebuds max: £34.90, Myfirst.techBest budget buy – Groov-e kidz wireless headphones: £17.99, Groov-e.co.ukBest bone conduction pair – MyFirst headphones airwaves: £49, Myfirst.techBest for younger kids – Fresh ‘N Rebel code junior: £24.99, Argos.co.ukBest for teenagers – Beats solo 4: £199, Amazon.co.ukRead more: Best noise-cancelling headphones, tried and tested