Question
What should be done if a four-month-old has poor hearing?
Answer
After birth, babies have sensory abilities within two hours, and these abilities gradually improve with age. Under normal circumstances, a baby under three months old will respond to sudden sounds by blinking their eyes, frowning, and sometimes gripping or kicking. It is suggested to first rule out any testing influences, such as the baby’s reluctance to cooperate or interference from the equipment. If there is indeed a hearing impairment, the earlier treatment is initiated, the better the outcome. Whether hearing can be cured depends on the treatment situation.