BTEs are more durable (harder to break), but a child can wear a RIC, there's no reason why they can't.

Hi there, you are referring to Lyric, I believe: www.phonak.com/us/en/support/product-support/hearing-aids/lyric.html. To the best of my knowledge, they don't recommend swimming with them. As far as amplifying loud sounds, they can be set so there's a "cut off" point at which they stop amplifying, talk to your provider about this- OR, you can manually turn them down in those environments.

@@Ziphearing Hey there - thanks for your very prompt reply. Actually I have no idea what I'm referring to lol - I've never worn hearing aids before. I'm just browsing around and trying to figure out what would be best for me. One thing is for sure - I don't want anyone to be able to see them if i'm wearing them, so from my browsing I (think I) understand that the only type that cannot be seen are IIC. Right? Then I saw these Virto B-Titanium (or just Virto B), then I saw these other ones called signia silk nx (these supposedly don't need the whole customization process). Then I saw X then Y then Z and so forth. So I am completely confused. I cant understand if they all have to come off (if I swim or shower or sleep or need to clean them or recharge them). If the IIC type (if they are the only invisible ones) need recharging (or even if they can be recharged), And also what I am supposed to do WHILE DJing or just being in a loud (club-loud) environment. Do I take them off so as to not cause further/deeper/irreparable damage? And if I do have to take them off in loud environments (even just at a loud restaurant), then I'll be back to square one (being the annoying person of my group of friends that everyone has to speak louder so that I can make their voices out from the background noise/music... I'm so confused..

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That is going to be a tough question to answer, but I will certainly try! Ultimately, your ability to sleep in a hearing aid is going to come down to your level of comfort with your head on a pillow and a device in your ear. Personally, I could NEVER sleep with a hearing aid...its just not comfortable for me. Your situation could be very different. Furthermore, if you wear them while you sleep, you lose some of the best time to charge your devices so that they provide the aid you need during the day. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe! kzfaq.info?sub_confirmaton=1