How to Put in a Child's Hearing Aid
Children who experience hearing loss are sometimes mistakenly thought of as daydreamers or selective listeners, according to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. But parents and physicians of children with this problem know hearing loss makes listening and learning very difficult and can even interfere with language development. If your child needs a behind-the-ear hearing aid, you can learn to insert it properly and confidently by following a few easy steps.
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Instructions
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Turn off the hearing aid or set the volume as low as possible.
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Pick up the mold using your thumb and index finger. Hold the ear mold straight up, and direct the canal portion toward the ear canal.
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Position the mold into the ear canal, making sure the canal portion is facing the child's ear. To make this easier, carefully stretch the ear by pulling it slightly back and up with your free hand.
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Spin the ear mold back so it stays in position. Be sure to keep the tubing straight as you situate the hearing aids behind the ears.
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Gently push on the mold to make sure it fits properly. Now you can turn the device on or turn up the volume.
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Tips & Warnings
According to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, these devices can help keep your child's hearing aids in place:
Huggie Aids--plastic tubing available from your doctor
Toupee tape or double-sided hypoallergenic tape
Clips or eyeglass cord--to attach to child's clothing so hearing aids are not lost
If your child complains about wearing hearing aids, be sure the aids are working properly and that the volume is set appropriately. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia says an ear infection, excess ear wax, and poorly fitted ear molds will make wearing hearing aids uncomfortable or even painful for your child.
