Wyoming EHDI

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