Checklist

STAGES IN HEARING DEVELOPMENT

The following checklist will give you some general guidelines to help you detect a hearing problem early.

0-3 months

✓startles to a sudden loud sound
✓soothes or calms to your voice

3-6 months

✓turns head or moves eyes to find a familiar voice
✓plays at making noises and sounds

6-10 months

✓begins to understand common words like "no" and "bye-bye"
✓responds to his/her own name

10-15 months

✓repeats simple words and sounds that you make
✓points or reaches for familiar objects

18 months

✓follows simple, spoken directions
✓regularly uses 7 or more understandable words

24 months

✓understands you when you call from another room
✓points to body parts when asked
✓begins to speak in 2 word combinations like “Mommy more!”

If you are concerned about your child's hearing, call your primary care provider or call the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health at 1-800-642-8522.