Page 5 of Caring for your Child's Hearing Instruments by Phonak AG

it is normal for your baby to see the audiologist frequently every few months or even weeks this is to be sure that he/she is hearing as well as possible the earmolds will probably need to be replaced often during those first few months the instruments also may need to be adjusted based on how the baby s ears are changing and growing in the first months and years the audiologist also will ensure that your child is developing the appropriate listening skills and will continue to work with him/her on responding to sounds should people ask you about your baby s hearing instruments try to view it as a learning opportunity for both sides for example if a small child points out the instruments this is a chance for you to explain how the instruments work and their function at the same time this may help you to overcome any barriers you may have experienced in talking about your baby s hearing loss it also may be an opportunity for you to explain to other adults what the hearing instruments mean to your child you can explain that the hearing instruments enable your child to participate in the auditory world he/she lives in and give a short insight into the difference they make as well as the challenges still to be faced if a toddler or older child is being fitted for the first time it is very important that friends and family admire and express delight over the hearing instruments this will set the tone for the child that hearing instruments are an exciting and positive experience 5

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