Question
The newborn’s hearing screening failed upon discharge, and at 50 days old, the test still came back negative. The baby also has a lot of earwax in the ears, and I’m worried it might be a hearing issue.
Answer
A failed hearing screening does not necessarily indicate permanent hearing loss; it could be due to temporary earwax blockage. It is recommended to clean the baby’s earwax first and then recheck. The baby’s hearing system is still developing within the first six months after birth, so sometimes it is just a matter of observation and repeated testing.