Warning Signs of Hearing Problems in Children (Ages 1-3)

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Warning signs of hearing loss in babies (Birth to 3 months)

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Doesn't startle at loud noises, doesn't respond to sounds, music, or voices, and isn't soothed by soft sounds.

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Warning signs of hearing loss in babies (3 to 6 months)

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Doesn't look or turn toward a new sound, doesn't respond to 'no' and changes in tone of voice, and doesn't begin to produce their own voice.

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Warning signs of hearing loss in babies (7 to 12 months)

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Doesn't respond to familiar voices, doesn't notice toys that make sounds, and doesn't bounce to music.

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Other signs of hearing loss in babies

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Doesn't babble or babbling discontinues after 6 months, doesn't imitate simple words, doesn't respond to television, doesn't follow simple commands, doesn't seem to hear some sounds but not others, has trouble holding their head steady, or is slow to sit or walk unsupported.

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Warning signs of hearing loss (12 to 18 months)

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Doesn't enjoy games like patty-cake, doesn't recognize names of familiar people, pets, and objects, can't follow simple commands, doesn't turn head in response to sounds from another room, doesn't point to express a desire, doesn't imitate simple words, doesn't use at least two words, doesn't babble, doesn't respond to music, doesn't point to simple body parts or look at familiar objects when asked.

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Warning signs of hearing loss (19 to 24 months)

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Doesn't say more than five words, can't point to at least two body parts when asked, doesn't respond with 'yes' or 'no' to a question or command, can't identify common objects, doesn't mix babble with intelligible speech, doesn't enjoy being read to, doesn't understand 'yes' and 'no' questions, doesn't understand simple phrases.

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Warning signs of hearing loss (25 to 29 months)

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Doesn't respond to two-part commands, can't answer 'what' and 'who' questions, can't form simple two-word sentences, isn't interested in simple stories, doesn't understand many action words.

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Warning signs of hearing loss (30 to 36 months)

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Doesn't understand possessive terms, can't select things by size, doesn't use any plurals or verbs, doesn't ask 'what' and 'why' questions, doesn't understand 'not now' or 'no more'.

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What should you do if you notice warning signs of hearing loss in your child?

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Talk to a healthcare provider right away.

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Warning signs of hearing loss in babies (12 to 15 months)

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Doesn't respond to their name, doesn't look for sounds, and doesn't imitate speech sounds.