How do you block high-pitched child wailing on flights?

Question

I have AirPods Pro and they're amazing and terrible.Amazing at blocking engine hum and low-pitched adult conversation, but noticeably terrible at blocking high-pitched child wailing and laughter.A kid in the seats behind me cuts through the AirPods Pro like they're not even there.What's your go-to solution for blocking high pitched kids, without giant construction earmuffs? I'm looking for something I can pack in an already overpacked laptop bag.Thanks!

ashconnor · Accepted Answer

Last time I had this issue I used earplugs (Howard Leight MAX-1) with my Bose QC 35s over them playing white noise.

mikewarot · Answer

Well, you could decide to have kids of your own. I used to really be annoyed by such things, but once we had a child, things just changed. Nowadays, I just feel sympathy for the kids and their poor parents, and then tune them out.

switch007 · Answer

3M 1100 earplugs and some over-ear ANC headphones.

gregjor · Answer

Pay for business class.

andrei_says_ · Answer

I have cheap wired etymotic earphones with fairly good sound isolation. They come with a case and I always carry two pairs of earplugs in the case.
A $0.50 pair of earplugs guarantees a quiet restful experience free of loud engine noise and screaming babies.
I’m surprised they are not offered on flights.

genjii931 · Answer

A pillow.