Some parents may feel that a wait-and-see approach is best, or they may be advised to see if the baby develops speech on his own. Particularly with boys with delayed speech milestones, parents may be advised that boys are slower than girls and that they may safely wait before considering testing. This is not helpful advice. In reality, it is better to err on the side of caution and test a child as soon as hearing loss is suspected. No harm will come to a child if normal hearing is found but many difficulties can arise from the delay of diagnosing hearing loss in a child.