Testing A hearing test is an important part of your child's regular medical checkup. When a child is under 3 years of age, hearing is tested by observing your child's response to sound and her ability to learn new words. Be patient with them until they understand what to do and can cooperate fully.
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It allows the toddler to store information, exchange ideas, and express feelings. A hearing problem interferes with the development of normal language and learning. Infants and toddlers frequently have colds that can lead to ear infections. If ear infections are not detected and treated, the toddler may have hearing problems. Early discovery of possible hearing problems is the key to successful treatment and the prevention of hearing loss.