Why do infants need their hearing screened?
It is important to find hearing loss as soon as possible. If hearing loss is found early, it is easier for babies to learn. Can Your Baby Hear? Your Baby’s First Hearing Screen is a parent brochure that has more information about newborn hearing screening. English, Spanish, and Russian versions are available. Where can I take my baby for a hearing screen? Your baby can have a hearing screen at any of the facilities on this list: Out-patient Screening Facilities (70KB PDF). Where can I take my baby for a second hearing screen? Your baby can have a second hearing screen at any of the facilities on this list: Out-patient Screening Facilities (70KB PDF). What should I do if my baby doesn’t pass his or her second hearing screen? If your baby doesn’t pass the second hearing screen, you should make an appointment with a Pediatric Audiologist (226KB PDF) (a hearing specialist) for a hearing test as soon as possible. If Your Baby is Referred for a Hearing Evaluation is a parent brochure with mo
