{"id":5591,"date":"2022-02-18T18:26:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T18:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5591"},"modified":"2022-02-18T18:26:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T18:26:42","slug":"hearing-aids-babies-the-first-six-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing-aids-babies-the-first-six-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aids & Babies: The First Six Months"},"content":{"rendered":"

While hearing aids are usually associated with older people, people of all ages can wear hearing aids, including babies! Babies may be first fit with hearing aids as soon as they\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss<\/a> \u2013 even as early as two to three months of age<\/a>. Below we review everything you need to know about hearing aids for babies.<\/p>\n

Hearing Aids for Babies<\/h2>\n

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Hearing aids are designed to amplify sounds to a level the wearer can easily detect. They consist of a microphone, which picks up sounds in the environment; a processor, which amplifies sound to a level the ear can detect; a receiver, which delivers sound to the ears; and a battery, which powers the device.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, babies are fit with behind-the-ear hearing aids, which come in a variety of skin colors as well as fun colors that stand out. These devices are ideal for babies because they can \u201cgrow\u201d with them, as the earmold and tubing can be replaced as your child grows.<\/p>\n

Earmolds are made by taking an impression of your child\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n

Making Sure Your Baby\u2019s Hearing Aid Is Working<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important that you make sure your child\u2019s hearing aid<\/a> is working well so they can meet their speech-language milestones and be able to socialize with other children at Mission Dolores Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Be sure to:<\/p>\n