As one of the five primary senses, hearing is a fundamental part of your baby’s development. Through their ears, your little one will experience a plethora of sounds which translate into information about their environment. It’s necessary to keep track of the progress of your baby’s hearing to make sure that they’re developing properly and that there aren’t any issues to be concerned about.
AUDITORY MILESTONES
While there are lots of aspects of parenting that can feel scary and unknown, developmental milestones offer a way to track your little one’s progress and to see if they are hitting the correct markers at approximately the right time.
Newborns
From the moment they’re born, babies are using their sense of hearing to understand and engage with the world around them. In fact, before they’re born, little ones can hear certain things from within the womb, including their parents’ voices. Of course, they won’t immediately be able to understand what all of these sounds mean. You’ll notice how they react to various noises that they experience through their facial expressions and any responses they make. They may become accustomed to your voice and be soothed by it. It’s worth remembering that, just because they can’t talk to you yet, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t listening to and communicating with you. So make sure to chat away to your little one as much as possible - they are soaking all of your words in and learning constantly.
Approaching two months
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