Credit Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees and his wife and partner-in-parenting Brittany with the biggest assist of the year for hearing protection advocacy. The feel-good story of the afternoon was when the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback shared a special moment with his year-old son Baylen just before hoisting the Lombardi trophy in front of 70,000 fans and millions of TV viewers. The first question out of many viewers’ mouths was, “What’s with the headphones?” Drew and Brittany let everyone who asked know that the huge hearing-protection headset covering little Baylen’s ears has been standard issue since their son attended his first game at the tender age of three weeks. The New York Times parenting blog captured the moment beautifully, giving both parents an A+ for putting their son’s precious hearing first. Now here’s a question: who was the manufacturer of that hearing-protection headset? I can’t tell the brand or model from the pictures. Whoever it is now has the world’s most valuable product endorsement!
02/11/2010 UPDATE: This just in–a Hearing Mojo reader named bob has identified Peltor as the maker of Baby Baylen’s hearing-protection headset. Inc. Magazine got on the story quickly. Peltor, located in the home town of the Indianapolis Colts, apparently had no idea their Peltor Junior Earmuffs would be getting such a great endorsement. For more on Peltor see our previous story on Peltor’s hearing protection headsets.
Mila says
a0a0 This review is from: Peltor 90554 Kid’s Earmuff, Blue (Tools & Home Improvement) I peushacrd these earmuffs for my 5 year old prior to taking him to a Walk with the Dinosaurs show. It was very loud at times and my son was greatful for the earmuffs! We also used them in Disney World on a few rides and all the stunt shows and night shows (Indiana Jones Stunt show, fireworks, fantasmic, etc). I don’t think my son would have enjoyed everything without having these on, as he does not like loud noises! I have been asked a lot where we got them. These are a definite must have for any kids!
Matt Perry says
I’m not convinced this was originally about concern for hearing loss. I made the mistake of taking an infant to an NBA game one time. Those sudden bursts of crowd energy that occur after great plays drove him (and therefore me) crazy. Without being able to follow the game, thousands of people “randomly” screaming at one time can be a bit startling.
bob says
http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2010/02/drew-brees-baby-earmuffs.html