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Rev 07/2015 An appointment has been made for your baby’s next hearing screening: _______________________ Your Baby’s Name ______________________________________ Date and Time ______________________________________ Place ______________________________________ Phone number Please call if you need to reschedule Your Baby Needs Another Hearing Screening Who can help if my baby has a hearing loss? The Early Development Network in Nebraska. Contact them at their toll-free number 1-888-806-6287. Where Can I Get More Information? Some Things a Baby with Normal Hearing Should Be Able to Do: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number H61MC00065, Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, $249,678 total award amount. No nongovernmental sources support the program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. If you have questions about your baby’s hearing or these milestones, talk with your baby’s health care professional. Birth to 3 Months of Age Blinks or jumps when there is a sudden, loud sound Quiets or smiles when spoken to Makes sounds like “ohh” and “ahh” 3 to 6 Months of Age Looks for sounds with eyes Starts babbling (“baba,” “mama,” “gaga”) Uses many sounds, squeals, and chuckles 6 to 9 Months of Age Turns head toward loud sounds Understands “no - no” or “bye - bye” Babbles, for example “baba,” “mama,” “gaga” 9 to 12 Months of Age 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. Call 402-471-6770 or toll free: 1-888-545-0935 hƩp://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/EHDI

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Page 1: YOUR BABY NEEDS ANOTHER HEARING SCREENING · 2015-11-30 · bring your baby back. If your baby needs more testing, get it done as soon as possible. Yes, some babies hear well enough

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