Hearing aids help children who suffer from mild to severe hearing loss. According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), hearing is a necessary component for your child's speech development.
Definition
According to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a hearing aid is a small amplifying device that allows your child to hear louder sounds and speech.
Age
Infants as young as 4 weeks old can be fitted with hearing aids, according to ASHA.
Types
According to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, two types of hearing aid models exist for children: the behind-the-ear model and the in-the-ear model. The behind-the-ear model is custom fitted while the in-the-ear model requires frequent changing when your child grows.
Cost
According to Children's Hospital Boston, your child's hearing aid can cost anywhere from $100 to more than $2,000.
Time Frame
Typically, your child's hearing aid will last between three and six years until you have to replace it, according to the Children's Hospital of Boston.
