Most babies who have a hearing loss are born into families that haven’t experienced hearing loss before. Finding out early is important for your baby’s development and means that support and information can be offered from an early age.
Even if you can see that your baby is responding to sounds, it’s still very important to have the hearing screen. Babies with hearing loss can still respond to some sounds.
Why is the hearing screen done and what happens during the screen?
What happens during the hearing screen?
The hearing screen is carried out by a trained Hearing Screeners and can be done in one of two ways:
1. A small, soft earpiece will be placed in the outer part of your baby’s ear.
2. Three small sensors will be placed on your baby’s head and neck, and a small, soft earpiece or headphone will be put in or over your baby’s ear.
Your baby may have both tests. A computer will then measure how well your baby’s ears respond to clicking sounds.
Does the screen hurt?
No it doesn’t hurt and isn’t uncomfortable. It’s very quick and often takes place while your baby is asleep.
