For many, the cold weather is upon us! Hearing aids are tiny and complex machines that can be affected by extreme weather, so it’s important to take care of your hearing aids as the temperature starts to drop. Check out these hearing aid accessories that are perfect for winter.

Despite the single-digit temps, perspiration is still a big threat to hearing aids. Wintertime walks and more heavy-duty workouts like shoveling or snow blowing can have you sweating through your scarf and hat, so it’s important to keep your hearing aids dry.

Hearing Aid Dehumidifiers for Sanitizing Your Hearing Aids

Hearing aid dehumidifiers are a super helpful hearing aid accessory that keeps your hearing aid free of harmful moisture. Dry boxes also work similarly to de-humidifiers but use UV light to dry and additionally sanitize hearing aids.

Sweatbands to Keep Moisture from Hearing Aids

Another hearing aid accessory to keep your hearing aid free of moisture that can come from sweat, snow, or rain is a hearing aid sweatband. Yes, you can buy mini sweatbands for your hearing aids! Often made of spandex, they block out moisture, dirt, and reduce wind noise, and are definitely great little covers for your hearing aids. Depending on your hair color, they might also blend seamlessly with your hair.

Ear Muffs to Keep Your Hearing Aids Warm

Earmuffs are also an important hearing aid accessory for the winter. Your hearing aids can be affected by the cold temperatures, so if you spend a lot of time outside, like skiing or snow blowing, you should wear earmuffs to keep your hearing aids a little warmer. While keeping your hearing aids protected from the cold, earmuffs might also cause additional moisture so it’s best to have a dry box or dehumidifier ready and waiting when you get back inside.

Cell Phones to Set Hearing Aid Reminders

One of the most common winter hearing aid problems is people accidentally leaving hearing aids out in the cold. You may have taken them out and thrown them in your purse during an outing, and then left your purse in the car overnight. That spells trouble for hearing aids and hearing aid batteries. So, a cell phone is an unconventional yet important hearing aid accessory—set an alarm or reminder on your phone to check that your hearing aids are inside the house before you go to bed every night!

Clothing for Protecting Hearing Aids

Hats, hoods, and umbrellas are also important accessories for protecting your hearing aid in the winter. Cold weather means cold precipitation, like freezing rain, snow, and sleet: all hazards for your hearing aid. Even if you’re just running from the car to the store, it’s important to keep your head totally covered by the elements. It’s not just a little wet hair you have to worry about—your hearing aids are super sensitive to water and can short out if exposed. Cold temperatures and snow can present problems for your hearing aids so it’s important to take care of them and equip yourself with the right hearing aid accessories. Arm yourself for winter with proper clothing, hearing aid sweatbands, and a dry box to keep your hearing aids working as they should!