Normal Hearing in Very Young Children*
Age | Expected Response |
|---|---|
3 months | Startles to a nearby loud sound Stirs or awakens from sleep when someone talks or makes a sound Is soothed by mother’s voice |
6 months | Looks toward an interesting sound Turns when name is called Makes “moo,” “ma,” “da,” “di” sounds to toys Coos when listening to music |
10 months | Makes own sounds Imitates some sounds Understands “no” and “bye-bye” |
18 months | Understands many single words or commands Babbles in sentence-like patterns |
* If a child does not pass these minimal performance standards or if parents suspect a hearing loss in their child at any age, the child should be referred for testing. | |
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