Earplugs for swimming

Here you will find Ireland's largest and best selection of earplugs for swimming!
Many swimmers experience ear pain during swim training. If you have not tried it, consider yourself lucky – because it is one of the downsides that can come from spending a lot of time in the water. Water in the ears can disturb the ear's function and, in the worst case, negatively affect hearing.

Fortunately, there is a simple solution: earplugs for swimming. However, it is important to choose the right earplugs, as ordinary earplugs for sleep or noise protection will swell in the water and will not work. Earplugs for swimming are instead made of water-repellent materials such as plastic or silicone. All of this is something you can find here with us at Watery.

So as you can hear, there are many good reasons to use a pair of earplugs for swimming!

What types of earplugs are there?

There are several different types of earplugs for swimming, and it is important to choose the type that best suits your needs. Here is an overview of the most common types:

What makes earplugs for swimming special?

• Material: Made of plastic or silicone, so they do not absorb water.
• Design: Shaped to stay securely in the ear, even during intensive swimming.
• Function: Protects against irritation, infections and swimmer's ear.

Should you always use earplugs?

Not necessarily - But let's put it this way: Earplugs for swimming are definitely good for preventing ear problems. However, this does not mean that you should always wear a pair of earplugs when swimming, because it is not necessary at all if you have not previously experienced ear problems.

But if you have experienced irritation or water in the ear, earplugs can be a very good investment. Swimmer's ear (also known as Otitis externa) is a common infection among swimmers, and earplugs can help prevent the problem. If you already have swimmer's ear, you should contact a doctor, as it may require treatment.

Personally, I, Daniel, have not yet experienced problems with my ears, which is why I have not used earplugs for swimming - and this despite over 10 years in the water. But many of my former teammates have been frequent users of earplugs, forced to do so because otherwise it would affect their ears.

The best earplugs for swimming - our recommendations

At Watery we have tested several different models of earplugs for swimming to find the best - and to help you get an overview of the selection. In this article you will be able to see our top-5 of the best earplugs – with recommendations for both children and adults.

How to avoid "swimmer's ear" - 3 good tips

As previously described, a consequence of spending a lot of time in the water can be the development of so-called "swimmer's ear" - or in medical terms: Otitis externa. But just because you spend a lot of time in the water does not mean you have to get ear problems. We ourselves are proof of that. If you still want to prevent it as best as possible, we recommend following these 3 tips.

1. Dry your ears very thoroughly immediately after swimming or other water activities. If you do not do that, the water will remain in the ear, which is not good in any way
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2. Tilt your head from side to side. You may already have known that tip, but you probably don't do it anyway - maybe because it looks a bit silly? But all or nothing, it is actually really effective at preventing "swimmer's ear". It just needs to be done a couple of times to each side after each workout.
3. Use earplugs. You probably guessed that, but it is the most effective way to avoid it. That way virtually no water gets into the ear at all.

Do you have water in your ear?

Do you experience an annoying feeling of water in your ear after swimming? The right earplugs can be a good solution here - combined with a swim cap for extra protection.

If you already have water in your ear, you can find our popular guide where our swimming expert gives good advice on how to remove it. See the "Water in the ear" article here.

Earplugs don't irritate - at least not ours!

You can probably imagine it... How some earplugs can be insanely irritating and half hurt when you swim. Some earplugs are like that. But fortunately we've left those out of our assortment here on the site, so you can only find the best (and the ones that don't irritate).

Our swimming earplugs are so good that you don't notice they're in your ear during training. Also, they don't fall out all the time (and you don't have to constantly push them back into your ear) - and that is whether you swim with a swim cap or without, they just stay in.

Buy your swimming earplugs here on Watery.ie

We know the problem with water in the ears ourselves, and therefore we are very happy with all the earplugs you find on this site. If you shop with us, you'll also get:

• 3-5 days delivery, on weekdays.
• Free shipping on purchases over €79.
• Customer support from 08:00-22:00 on weekdays
• 100% price match so you can get the best at the best price