The solution is to stop taking toddlers.
Who are you really doing this for?
Your fun and enjoyment and the oh-so-cute factor?
A child that young clearly has no concept of why is going on.
Wait till they’re 5-6-7 and show interest and can follow basic instructions and they have an idea of what’s happening.
This may sound harsh but think about it.
Wearing ear protection clearly causes discomfort to a child that can’t articulate it.