Developmental Stages of Hearing
The following is a list of some things a baby with normal hearing should be able to do:
Birth to 3 Months of Age:
- Blinks or jumps when there is a sudden, loud noise
- Quiets or smiles when spoken to
- Makes sounds like “ohh” and “ahh”
3 to 6 Months of Age:
- Looks for sounds with eyes
- Starts babbling
- Uses many sounds, squeals, and chuckles
6 to 9 Months of Age:
- Turns head toward loud sounds
- Understands “no-no” or “bye-bye”
- Babbles, for example “ba-ba”, “ma-ma” and “ga-ga”
9 to 12 Months of Age:
- Repeats simple words and sounds you make
- Correctly uses “ma-ma” or “da-da”
- Responds to singing or music
- Points to favorite toys and objects when asked
