Contrary to popular belief that headphones can harm a baby’s ears, headphones act as a protective gear for a baby’s ears if used correctly. Especially headphones with noise-canceling features, as discussed above, can protect your infant’s ears from noises that can possibly damage their ears temporarily or permanently. Headphones may also be used to soothe your baby, by playing soft instrumental music at soothing and tolerable lower volumes. Though, if headphones are used carelessly when with kids, they can be unsafe for their ears. Therefore, parents should be extra careful about handling headphones with babies.