Howdy Folks,
Do your babies react to noises?


The bug is 11 weeks old and doesn't react to noises, even very loud noises. I've always put it down to the fact that when I was pregnant with her I taught very noisy drama classes. But I'm beginning to be a little concerned. A few of my friends have commented on her complete lack of response to noise.

I called the Health Visitor and she asked if little one had passed her hearing test at birth; which she did so she seemed to think all was ok.

What do you think?

It could just be me over reacting as I am struggling with things at the moment anyway.

My kids at that young age very rarely reacted to noise, even balloons popping or dogs yapping loudly didnt get the startle response that youd expect.

Yet at bedtime with my first one, any sound would wake him and that was because we kept the place hushed all the time instead of acting normally and letting him become used to it.

I learned that babies can very soon be accustomed to noises, even loud ones and rarely react and lots of new mothers can be worried by this.

If it really worries you, really plays on your mind then go for a check up even if its just for your peace of mind but... sounds pretty normal to me.

Maybe like you said she is just used to loud noises. My little one doesnt react if I drop something and maybe that it is just a sign that he isnt scared but he does respond to music on the tv - he turns his head to look at it.

The vacuum cleaner sends him to sleep.

I would just see how it goes over the next week or so and if you are still worried speak to the Health Visitor again. You know your baby the best. :)

I agree, if you're worried about anything then you need to speak to someone who will listen, and not just a hv who doesnt want to address any concerns! Otherwise you will spend all your time fretting and not enjoying her. But again, babies do get used to noises, if you encourage them from a young age.

I remember watching babybonny a lot to see if he reacted to different sounds - sometimes he did and sometimes he didn't. My week old grandson was here the other day when one of the kids burst a balloon and he jumped! Every child is different though, some will wake up at the slightest sound while others will sleep through most things.

It's quite possible that she got used to lots of noises with the experience during pregnancy. If I were in your position though, I'd have to get a second opinion. There's no use worrying about things if you can have your mind put at rest, make an appointment with your GP.

I would think it is more likely that the bug is used to noise and some load sounds may be even familier so comferting for her. If you are worried though take her to the doctors to checked over. Always have faith in your own instincts.

Scarlett reacts to noises in a different way all the time. Some times she doesn't jump if someone sneezes other times she does. She always looks for the source of the noise though, even if she's not startled by it.

She failed her first hearing test in the hosp but passed it when repeated the next day.

As others have said take little bug to see the gp who will be able to put your mind at rest one way or the other. It's better to know than wonder. I'm sure she'll be ok xx

Like others have said, do check with your GP, they at least have the kit.
The daughter you met last time I saw you gave me cause for concern and had for a while and a friend whose daughter is profoundly deaf advised me to see the doctor, however, I accidentally discovered she's just ignorant when I was whispering about cats and chocolate to my OH and she suddenly developed a huge interest in what I was saying.
She remains ignorant whenever she would rather not listen.
I hope you can set your mind at rest, she is lovely :)

Thank you for all your advice guys. You have really put my mind at rest, and you are right Zebra she is lovely.

The bug a few days ago (www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1498&l=b0c0e&id=720580096)

Wow, she gets cuter every time I see her.

If you are really worried go to your GP and get it looked at, then at least it will put your mind at rest. I am going to orthoptics on Thurs as I was a bit concerned about one of her eyes being a bit squiffy. I was telling myself to forget about it, but an opthalmologist friend advised that whilst it looked fine to her I should get it formally assessed. As she put it, they will probably find it is all OK then I can forget about it, but if there is an issue then its good to find out and intervene early. Annie is probably just a nice chilled out babe :)

Hi Olliekitten, the bug's gorgeous! What a lovely picture.

It could just be me over reacting as I am struggling with things at the moment anyway.


Hey mrs XX

Can't advise on the hearing thingy, but regarding the bit in bold above...

I had a fabulous pregnancy, super birth, a gorgeous baby, and was enjoying the whole thing immensely, but when Sammie hit 5 months old I suddenly started finding it hard to cope with things and took a downhill turn for a while. I felt tired and useless, and just didn't enjoy life as I had been doing, everything seemed a struggle and looking back I think I had mild depression for a while. A year or so actually, as I kept it well hidden from everyone by being cheery and positive, saying all the 'right' things to the HV etc.

I'm not sure what you actually meant by the bit in bold, but if it is anything like what I just described, talk to people! I know there are friends and people far higher up the heap than me to talk to, but please consider me an ear to use and abuse!

If I've got the wrong end of the stick, then I'm glad as it's not a happy place to be.

I agree with everyone who's said follow your instincts with the bug and get her hearing looked into :)

XX

Hi,

She is gorgeous. I agree with everything the others said but just wanted to add that Babybell never really reacted to noises as a baby & even now can sleep through the others virtually rioting at night. I do think some babies just seem to get used to the noise.