Back to school with a smile: how to prepare your child with a cochlear implant for the new school year with SmartEar

September is a special time for many families — new notebooks, a fresh backpack, and the joy of seeing friends and teachers again. For children with a cochlear implant or hearing aid, it’s also the moment to focus on comfort, safety, and confidence. With SmartEar accessories and solutions, going back to school can be not only easier but also full of joy and style.

1. Safe and comfortable wearing of audio processors and hearing aids

The daily school routine is full of movement — PE classes, playground breaks, and games with friends. For parents of children with hearing loss, this can also bring a moment of worry: will the hearing aid or audio processor stay in place and avoid getting lost during all that activity?

Fortunately, there are simple solutions. SmartEar headbands (universal, sport, and EasyFlex models) keep the audio processor secure and protected from accidental damage. Made of soft, skin-friendly materials, they provide all-day comfort, and children quickly get used to wearing them.

Additionally, SmartEar safety clips prevent the device from being lost — giving parents peace of mind and allowing kids to enjoy school activities with freedom and confidence.

2. Style that motivates your child

Acceptance and confidence are key to a happy return to school. A cochlear implant or hearing aid doesn’t have to be something “different” — it can be part of a child’s unique style.

SmartEar decorative covers featuring Disney, Marvel, or Pixar characters (like Spider-Man, Disney Princesses, or Lightning McQueen) turn the audio processor into a superhero gadget. 
Kids are much more eager to wear their processors and hearing aids when they can choose a design they love.

3. Energy for the whole day

Few things disrupt a school day more than a suddenly dead hearing aid or audio processor. That’s why it’s always a good idea to have spare hearing aid batteries or fully charged rechargeable batteries on hand.

Pack extra batteries (types 675, 13, 312, or 10 — depending on the device model).
Store them in a small, sealed case so they are always ready when needed.

4. Hygiene and care for hearing devices

The school environment means dust, moisture, and heavy daily use.

Regularly clean hearing aids and cochlear implant audio processors, and use filters and SmartEar protective covers to keep them hygienic and extend their lifespan.
At home, drying containers are also useful to protect the implant electronics after a full day of activity.

5. Collaboration with the school

Teachers and classmates play a huge role in a child’s daily school experience.

Share a short guide with your child’s teacher on how to support a student with a cochlear implant or hearing aid: speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and minimize background noise.
It’s also helpful to prepare a “mini guide” for the school so everyone knows what to do in an emergency (like a lost battery).

6. SmartEar school checklist

• Spare batteries

• Protective case

• Headband or safety clip

• Fun skins chosen by the child

• Short instruction sheet for the teacher

• A smile and readiness for the new school year!
  
  

A new school year is a chance for a child with hearing loss — whether using a cochlear implant or a hearing aid — to feel confident, safe, and special. With SmartEar accessories, parents can be sure their child’s devices are protected and comfortable, while kids get to enjoy wearing their implants and feel truly “cool.”

Let this school year be full of new experiences and smiles — together with SmartEar!