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Wear Time Matters

Learn why hearing device wear time is so important and find practical tips for keeping hearing devices on little ears.

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18min
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At A Glance

18min
Interactive Content
Self-Paced

Welcome to Wear Time Matters

Many parents ask, "How much time does my child need to wear their hearing devices?" This lesson explains why it's important for children to wear their hearing devices 10+ hours a day and how to achieve that goal.

Hint: the key is remembering, “Eyes Open, Ears On.” When your baby's eyes are open, their hearing devices are on too. This phrase will soon become your mantra to keep your baby’s hearing devices on and working so that they can have the best access to all the sounds around them as they learn to listen and talk!

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What You'll Learn

  • Practical ways to make hearing device wear time part of your baby’s daily routine
  • Tried-and-true strategies to keep hearing devices on little ears
  • Tips for interacting with your baby as they listen with their hearing devices
  • Guidance for sharing your commitment to hearing device wear time with other caregivers and family members

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  • Getting Started

    • Introduction 1m
    • Why Is Hearing Device Wear Time So Important? 1m
    • What You'll Take Away 1m
    • Why Is Wear Time Key to Helping Your Baby Learn to Listen and Talk? 1m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
  • Practical Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Baby’s Hearing Devices

    • How To: Start Your Baby’s Day with “Eyes Open, Ears On” 1m
    • How To: Keep Hearing Devices on Little Ears All Waking Hours 2m
    • How To: Grow Your Baby’s Brain 1m
    • How To: Get Other Caregivers on Board 2m
    • Learning Checkpoint 1m
  • Take Action

    • Give Meaning to Sounds and Voices 1m
    • Try It! 2m
    • Make a Game Plan 1m
  • Next Steps

    • Take It To-Go: Download Your Guide to Hearing Device Wear Time 1m
    • Lesson Wrap-Up 1m

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