How long should babies wear hearing aids each day?

Wearing hearing aids or cochlear implants all waking hours is key for children with hearing loss to reach their full potential. Research shows that children who wear their hearing devices 10+ hours per day have better spoken language outcomes.¹

Every moment matters. Your baby’s hearing devices give their brain access to the sounds of speech and language they need to learn to listen and talk. The more your baby hears, the more opportunities their brain has to build important connections in their brain. When your child wears their hearing devices any time they’re awake, they’re growing their listening, talking, and reading skills.

Helping your baby wear their hearing devices during all waking hours is one of the most important things you can do to support them. From mealtime and playtime to story time and cuddles, every conversation is a time for your baby to learn and grow!

Other resources you may like: 

• Tools to Help your Child Wear Their Hearing Devices All Waking Hours
• Hearing Device Wear Time for Kids: Why Full Time Use Matters