Hearing Loss in Babies, Ages 4 to 6 Months

Assess changes in your child’s behavior that might mean a hearing loss. Compare present behavior with past behavior. Does your child: Respond to changes in your voice? Look around for the source of sounds? Notice toys that make sound?

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Charles M. Myer III MDKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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10/21/2018

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Hearing Loss in Babies, Ages 4 to 6 Months

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Assess changes in your child’s behavior that might mean a hearing loss. Compare present behavior with past behavior.

Does your child:

  • Respond to changes in your voice?
  • Look around for the source of sounds?
  • Notice toys that make sound?

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Current as ofOctober 21, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Charles M. Myer III, MD – Pediatrics, Otolaryngology

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Author

Medical review

Charles M. Myer III MDKathleen Romito MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

Last Updated

10/21/2018

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This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.