You can watch your baby's behavior to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss.
Does your baby:
- Listen to speech?
- Turn to you when you speak?
- Smile when spoken to?
- Seem to recognize your voice?
- Quiet their crying when you speak?
- Startle or cry at noises?
- Awaken to loud sounds?
Current as of: September 27, 2023
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