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Warning: 10 Dangerous And Very Loud Christmas Toys

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:38:02 +0000

Hearing troubles aren’t only for the old; millions of young Americans suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss in children is particularly troublesome because they are still developing their communication skills.

Protecting your child’s hearing is as important as protecting the rest of her well-being. With Christmas right around the corner, here are some toys to avoid if you want to ensure that your child’s auditory health.

1. Fisher Price Learning Letters Mailbox

2. Sesame Street Help Along Sing a Song

3. Black & Decker Junior Chainsaw

4. LeapFrog Fridge Farm

5. Transformers PowerBots Megatron Action Figure

6. Road Rippers Turbo Wheelie Corvette

7. First Act Discovery Rockin’ Rhythm Guitar

8. Learn & Groove Counting Maracas

9. VTech Learn and Discover Driver

10. Road Rippers Rush & Rescue Ambulance

All of these toys produce sounds about 90Db, a level which has been linked to hearing loss. Because hearing loss is culmulative and the direct causes are difficult to pinpoint, these toys are all freely available.
If you do purchase these toys, know that they carry an increased risk of hearing loss for your children. To minimize this risk, try taking out the batteries, putting tape over the speakers, or making your child wear ear muffs while playing with them.

Phonak’s Nios Micro: The World’s Most Advanced Pediatric Hearing Aid

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:36:23 +0000

Hearing loss is usually stereotyped as an older person’s issue or disease.

The senior citizen cupping his hand to his ear and yelling “what did you say?” to the toaster is practically a cliché. It’s understandable, in a way – hearing does degenerate as you age.

But over half of the 36 million American hearing-loss sufferers are under the age of 65.

What options does a young hearing-loss sufferer have?

The Nios Micro, the world’s most technologically advanced pediatric hearing aid. This hearing aid comes with SoundRecover (especially helpful because fellow children’s voices tend to be higher pitched), RealEar Sound, and WhistleBlock technology.

Depending on the model, it can also come with a wide variety of other features, including Voice Zoom, for speech intelligibility, and NoiseBlock processing, which filters out background noise in a way that even healthy ears can’t.

As a bonus, it comes in 13 (!) different styles. Even a picky child can find the right one for themselves.

Hearing loss isn’t just for the old. If you think your child might be suffering from it, do not hesitate to visit an audiologist, or give us a call–we’ll be happy to answer any questions.

Children’s Audiology: Diagnostic Signs An Infant Should See An Audiologist

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:30:13 +0000

People often connect that being deaf or having a hearing problem are linked to the elderly. If you see any audiologist, they will be quickly dispel this myth and tell you through audiological research anyone can suffer from hearing loss. Sometime it is difficult to notice, though. An older person can let you know if they have a hearing problem, but what about infants or young toddlers?

It is very difficult for parents without any previously diagnosed hearing problems to recognize their children’s hearing loss and whether or not they should see an audiologist. Here are some questions that may show you signs that you’re child may suffer some hearing loss. If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it is highly recommended you take your child to see the audiologist as soon as possible:

» Does your child not respond to your voice if you speak at a normal level?

» Does your child react less to noise and more to movements?

» Around 18 months old, was your child unable to say basic words such as, “mama,” and “dada?”

Again, if you answer yes take them to see an audiologist as soon as possible. Most people do not realize how critical hearing is to the process of learning and proper development in children. It is critical for the parents to take them to see an audiologist at the earliest sign and to describe the situation as clearly as possible to an audiologist. If not diagnosed, the child may suffer from hearing loss affecting them physically, but also hindering their abilities in future. So if anyone ever tells you audiologists are only for the elderly you let them know the truth.