Is your baby's hearing on track?

• Jumps or blinks to loud sounds
• Stirs or awakens when someone talks
• Makes vowel sounds like "ohh" and "ahh"
• Quiets or smiles when spoken to

• Responds to your voice even when you cannot be seen
• Enjoys toys that make sounds
• Pays attention to music
• Starts babbling ("baba," "mama," "gaga")
• Uses a variety of sounds, squeals, chuckles

• Turns head toward loud sounds
• Responds to his or her name
• Begins to imitate speech sounds
• Understands "no-no" or "bye-bye"

• Repeats simple words and sounds you make
• Correctly uses "mama" or "dada"
• Responds to singing or music
• Points to favorite toys and objects when asked