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An unborn baby's hearing starts to develop early. And at birth, a baby's hearing is fully functioning. Children do respond differently at different stages of growth and development. But hearing problems may be suspected in children who are not responding to sounds. They may also be suspected in children who are not developing their language skills appropriately. Below are some age-related guidelines that may help to decide if your child is having hearing problems.
It's important to remember that not every child is the same. Children reach milestones at different ages. Talk with your child's healthcare provider if you think your child is not hearing appropriately. Here are the age-appropriate hearing milestones for babies and toddlers.
Birth to 3 months
Reacts to loud sounds with startle reflex
Is soothed and quieted by soft sounds
Turns head to you when you speak
Wakes up when there are loud voices and sounds
Smiles in response to certain voices when spoken to
Seems to know your voice and quiets down if crying
4 to 6 months
Looks or turns toward a new sound
Responds to "no" and changes in tone of voice
Imitates their own voice
Enjoys rattles and other toys that make sounds
Begins to repeat sounds (such as "ooh," "aah," and "ba-ba")
Gets scared by a loud voice or noise
7 to 12 months
Responds to their own name, phone ringing, or someone's voice, even when not loud
Knows words for common things (such as "cup" or "shoe") and sayings (such as, "bye-bye")
Makes babbling sounds, even when alone
Starts to respond to requests (such as "come here")
Looks at things or pictures when someone talks about them
Enjoys games such as peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake
Imitates simple words and sounds; may use a few single words meaningfully
1 to 2 years
Follows 1-step commands when shown by a gesture
Uses words they have learned often
Uses 2-to-3-word sentences to talk about and ask for things
Says more words as each month passes
Points to some body parts when asked
Understands simple "yes-no" questions (such as "Are you hungry?")
Understands simple phrases (such as "in the cup" or "on the table")
Enjoys being read to
Understands "not now" and "no more"
Chooses things by size (such as big or little)
Follows 2-step commands (such as "Get your shoes and come here")
Understands many action words (such as run or jump)