hearing aid care

January 1, 2006

we got kylies loaner aids on thurs. the audiologist gave us a small

box, (that they hardly fit in with the earmolds) a little screwdriver

thing that we can use to change the batteries, and a critter clip

thing. the other audiologist (the 1st before we were referred to this

one) had shown us like a little kit, it was about the size of a small

lunch bag (vinyl)and had all kinds of little thing in it. is that kit /

carrying case what i can expect to get when we get her set of aids, in

2 weeks? does this thing i'm calling a kit come with them or is it

purchased somewhere else? in just the few days we've had the loaners,

its frustrating 1st because she naps, they're kind of on and off, on

and off. when she visits my mom and dad, or my sister, i have to put

that little box in her diaper bag, and i'm almost deathly afraid they

will get lost or damaged in there. any suggestions, experiences on what

we can use for like a travel case, for lack of a better way to describe

it, or where i can buy one of those kits?

thanks

amanda

January 2, 2006

In a message dated 1/1/2006 8:51:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

abaugh7080@... writes:

does this thing i'm calling a kit come with them or is it

purchased somewhere else?

Ian received a little kit like that with each of his aids. You can also buy

similar stuff at a variety of places. Our local hospital's center, called

Hearing Works has a little display of that kind of stuff up at the counter. We

could pick up anything from batteries to a Dry-n-Store. there are also online

places to pick up those supplies.

We've used a small make-up case as a hearing aid travel bag when we

traveled. But Ian's new aids came in a great black case that has a bunch of

little

pockets so he now uses that.

We always have another set of the little screwdriver and whatnot at home. It

wasn't an intentional spare set, but it turned out to be that way. I tend to

leave a tiny make-up case with a screwdriver, batteries, Q-tips and alcohol

pads in a little case in my van's glove-box. It's come in handy many many

times.

Best -- Jill

January 2, 2006

In a message dated 1/1/2006 8:51:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

abaugh7080@... writes:

does this thing i'm calling a kit come with them or is it

purchased somewhere else?

Ian received a little kit like that with each of his aids. You can also buy

similar stuff at a variety of places. Our local hospital's center, called

Hearing Works has a little display of that kind of stuff up at the counter. We

could pick up anything from batteries to a Dry-n-Store. there are also online

places to pick up those supplies.

We've used a small make-up case as a hearing aid travel bag when we

traveled. But Ian's new aids came in a great black case that has a bunch of

little

pockets so he now uses that.

We always have another set of the little screwdriver and whatnot at home. It

wasn't an intentional spare set, but it turned out to be that way. I tend to

leave a tiny make-up case with a screwdriver, batteries, Q-tips and alcohol

pads in a little case in my van's glove-box. It's come in handy many many

times.

Best -- Jill

January 2, 2006

In a message dated 1/2/2006 5:54:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

abaugh7080@... writes:

The smallest size (about the size of a thin

wallet) is perfect for Hadley's two aids, ear molds, and strap.

Ian has used this size at amusement parks to hold his aids when he goes on

the water rides. He has added strap with a clip closure that goes through

little brackets on the end so he can loop it around his neck or waist and not

lose it. I think it's the Otter brand, but we have several, so I'm not sure.

But

these things really are water tight!

Jill

January 2, 2006

In a message dated 1/2/2006 5:54:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

abaugh7080@... writes:

The smallest size (about the size of a thin

wallet) is perfect for Hadley's two aids, ear molds, and strap.

Ian has used this size at amusement parks to hold his aids when he goes on

the water rides. He has added strap with a clip closure that goes through

little brackets on the end so he can loop it around his neck or waist and not

lose it. I think it's the Otter brand, but we have several, so I'm not sure.

But

these things really are water tight!

Jill

January 2, 2006

Hi ,

Most all of the manufacturers now have a " parent kit " that come along with

the child's hearing aids (at an additional cost, but most offices include

the cost of the kit in the quoted price for the aids). There's usually a

clip, air blower, stethoset (so you can check the aids), a battery tester,

cases for the aids, a portable dehumidifier, and some small tools to clean

the aids, all included in a bag with other kid friendly freebies (stickers,

etc). You can also buy these items individually at places like

www.justbekuz.com and www.heartoday.com, or the kit directly from the

hearing aid manufacturer.

When Hadley first got her aids, I bought a very small canvas bag and put all

of her hearing aid essentials in it (spare batteries, OtoFerm, gel,

toothpicks for cleaning any gunk out of her molds, and an air blower). I

had a very small Rubbermaid container that I put her aids and molds in if

she was not wearing them (at the time, she did not wear them in the car).

While we don't use the container any longer, I still travel with some of

these essentials in her " hearing aid bag " . It gets like diapers-- you get

used to making sure you always have the stuff with you so you are not caught

away from home without it! I also have a spare set of essentials at my

parents, as we spend a lot of time there.

One thing that I love is the Otterbox. It is a waterproof hard box that

comes in several sizes, made precisely for storing cell phones, iPods and

other electronic equipment. The smallest size (about the size of a thin

wallet) is perfect for Hadley's two aids, ear molds, and strap. I also have

the medium size one that can fit all of the contents of her aid bag. I

bought them at EMS, about $10 each I think.

Kerry