That is very interesting about the kids and ear plugs. I asked my son's (former) pediatrician about earplugs for my son and she told me to "just use some cotton". Needless to say I was not impressed. IMHO he's still too young to get anything out of going to the range or anywhere else that is inherently loud so I haven't given it much more thought but I will certainly follow your example and seek a second opinion before I do take him to the shooting range, the drag races or anywhere else extremely loud.