How To: Check Your Baby’s Hearing Devices

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Before your baby wakes up, take a few minutes to check and listen to your baby’s devices.

If your baby wears cochlear implants (CIs) or bone conduction devices (BCDs), visit the manufacturer’s website for device and listening check information.

If your baby wears hearing aids, start by watching the video below for reminders of each part of your baby’s hearing aid:

Next, starting with the earmold, go step-by-step to look over each part of your baby’s devices:

Earmold: Look for wax, cracks, or tears in the earmold.
Earmold Tubing: Make sure the tube is connected firmly to the earmold and look for moisture or cracks, especially along the bend.
Earhook: Ensure the earhook is securely attached to the hearing aid, looking for moisture and cracks.
Receiver: Look for cracks, dents, bite marks, or debris.
Microphones: Check to make sure microphones or microphone covers are free of moisture and debris.
Childproof Battery Door and Chamber: If your baby’s hearing aids are battery-operated, inspect them for moisture, dust, or corrosion in the battery door chamber. Be sure the door opens well with the battery opener tool.
Clean out any ear wax or debris with the tools provided by your pediatric audiologist.

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If you notice anything unusual about your baby’s devices, call the pediatric audiologist right away.

Download the hearing device checklist here for a quick guide and reminders to refer to as you need.

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How To: Check Your Baby’s Hearing Devices

Before your baby wakes up, take a few minutes to check and listen to your baby’s devices.

Next, starting with the earmold, go step-by-step to look over each part of your baby’s devices:

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Before your baby wakes up, take a few minutes to check and listen to your baby’s devices.

Next, starting with the earmold, go step-by-step to look over each part of your baby’s devices:

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