Results. Mean duration of cries in the deaf group was 0.5845 ± 0.6150 s (range 0.08-5.2 s), while in the group of normal hearing cases was 0.5387 ± 0.2631 (range 0.06-1.75 s). From the deaf group, five cases had very prolonged duration of cries, without statistical significance.
How can you tell if a baby is deaf?
- Not being startled by loud sounds.
- Not turning toward a sound after he's 6 months old.
- Not saying single words like “mama” or “dada” by the time he's 1 year old.
- Turns his head if he sees you, but not if you only call out his name.
- Seems to hear some sounds but not others.
What sounds do deaf babies make?
Even deaf babies can coo and make gurgling sounds. If you're not sure whether your baby has been tested, contact your hospital to check her records.2015-06-11
How does a deaf baby act?
Children with hearing loss won't respond to sounds or their language development may be slow. Hearing milestones in the first year of life include: Most newborns startle or "jump" to sudden loud noises. By 3 months, a baby recognizes and calms to a parent's voice.