{"id":226734,"date":"2025-06-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/swimming-showering-surfing-and-other-water-sports-heres-how-to-prevent-ear-problems-caused-by-water\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:45:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T20:45:48","slug":"swimming-showering-surfing-and-other-water-sports-heres-how-to-prevent-ear-problems-caused-by-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/products\/swimming-showering-surfing-and-other-water-sports-heres-how-to-prevent-ear-problems-caused-by-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming, showering, surfing and other water sports: here&#8217;s how to prevent ear problems caused by water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water in your ears may seem harmless, but it can quickly turn nasty. Swimmer&#8217;s ear, surfer&#8217;s ear, ear infections or a blocked feeling can spoil the fun considerably. Especially for children, avid water sports enthusiasts or people with sensitive ears, the risk of complaints is high. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective solution: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/fr\/shop\/protection-auditive\/protection-auditive-personnalisee\/bonnets-de-bain-sur-mesure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customized swim plugs<\/a><\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, you&#8217;ll learn why these very earplugs make all the difference &#8211; whether you&#8217;re going to swim lessons, on vacation, hitting the beach or diving into the water with your surfboard.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why protect your ears from water?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your ear canal is sensitive. When water stays in it too long &#8211; and that happens sooner than you think &#8211; the skin can become irritated. Bacteria then get free rein, with all the consequences: swimmer&#8217;s ear, itching, pain or even hearing loss. And not only swimming is the culprit. Showering, bathing and water sports can also bring water deep into your ear.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people are at extra risk:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children (small, narrow ear canal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with tubes or eardrum problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avid swimmers, surfers and divers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone with sensitive skin or eczema in the ear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming lessons or vacation planned? Choose customized swim caps <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your child is starting swimming lessons or you enjoy swimming laps yourself, custom-made swimming plugs are the way to prevent ear problems. They seal off the ear canal perfectly, stay firmly in place and are suitable for everyday use &#8211; whether in the pool, in the shower or on vacation. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Custom swim caps are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comfortable and personally customized<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable and reusable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resistant to chlorinated, fresh and salt water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for children with tubes or a history of ear infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, you can put them together completely as you wish. There are <strong>10 different colors available<\/strong>, you can <strong>choose a different color per ear<\/strong> and even <strong>combine multiple colors per cap<\/strong>. And the best part: decorate them with a choice of <strong>thousands of images and glitter<\/strong> &#8211; from unicorns to cool dinosaurs, from Pok\u00e9mon to My Little Pony, everything is possible. Kids wear them with pride.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div data-align-buttons=\"true\" data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/handpicked-products\" data-columns=\"1\" data-products=\"[130993]\" class=\"wc-block-grid wp-block-handpicked-products wp-block-woocommerce-handpicked-products wc-block-handpicked-products has-1-columns has-multiple-rows has-aligned-buttons\"><ul class=\"wc-block-grid__products\"><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/shop\/hearing-protection\/customized-hearing-protection\/custom-swim-caps\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Custom swim caps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-attachment-id=\"116097\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/hearing-care\/hearing-protection\/customized-hearing-protection\/attachment\/gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-horend-goed_0001_img-20180531-wa0025-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gehoorbescherming-op-maat-voorbeeld-Horend-Goed_0001_IMG-20180531-WA0025.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Custom swim caps<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span>40,00<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/zwemdoppeninloop\/\" aria-label=\"Come to the swim cap walk-in\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"130993\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"40\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">Come to the swim cap walk-in<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk in for custom swim caps: without an appointment<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering how custom swim caps work? It&#8217;s very simple. Just walk in <strong>without an appointment<\/strong> during our swim cap walk-in:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday all day<\/strong> (Note: through August 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our specialists are then on hand to fit the caps perfectly for you. The fitting itself only takes a few minutes and is completely painless. After that, your personal caps are custom-made and delivered within a few working days.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No hassle with appointments, just walk in at your convenience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where should I go for the swim cap walk-in?<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horend Goed<br\/><\/strong>Heiligeweg 15D<br\/>1561 DD<br\/>Krommenie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2428.8268363166035!2d4.764400877099693!3d52.50037407205605!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47c5fb93aeee1f77%3A0x8af8809765005f10!2sHorend%20Goed%20Hoortoestellen%20En%20Gehoorbescherming%20(Krommenie)!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1747855254230!5m2!1snl!2snl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water sports, surfing and showering: safe ears in any situation<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good hearing protection is also important outside the pool. Consider windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing or showering. Cold water and strong winds can lead to <strong>surfer&#8217;s ear<\/strong> or other complaints. Swim plugs are the solution: they stay in place, even during movement, and protect your ear from both water and wind.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And in the bathroom, too: a powerful jet of shower water can end up just wrong. Especially for children or people with tubes, custom-made swimming plugs are ideal &#8211; comfortable, quick to put on and take off and reliable. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about universal swim caps or headbands?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who swim occasionally or just want to have something handy on vacation, are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/webshop\/hearing-protection\/earplugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">universal swim caps<\/a><\/strong> or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/en\/webshop\/hearing-protection\/headbands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swimming headband<\/a><\/strong> are a handy temporary solution. They offer some protection, but do not seal as well as a cap made specifically for your ear. Therefore, we recommend these options primarily as a <strong>short-term alternative<\/strong>, or as an interim solution for a sleepover or beach day, for example.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you use swim caps more often, then customization is always the better choice &#8211; both for comfort, durability and protection.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary: customized swim caps, the smart choice<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are taking your child to swimming lessons, training for a triathlon yourself or just want to enjoy a hot shower carefree: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horendgoed.nl\/fr\/shop\/protection-auditive\/protection-auditive-personnalisee\/bonnets-de-bain-sur-mesure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom-made swim caps<\/a><\/strong> are a small investment that really protect your ears.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits at a glance:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully customized for your ears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choice of colors, glitter and embellishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable, comfortable and waterproof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for everyday use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No appointment needed at the swim cap walk-in on Wednesdays and Saturdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t let water fun become a killjoy. Protect your hearing and make swimming, showering and water sports carefree fun again &#8211; for you and your kids. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to see how it works or get measured right away? Come by during our swim cap walk-in! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water in your ears may seem harmless, but it can quickly turn nasty. 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