When the baby needs rattles. All about baby rattles. Toys for the little ones

What could be easier - choosing a rattle for your baby? But it is necessary to approach this choice very responsibly, since it is with the rattle for newborns that the process of teaching the baby begins. During the first year of life, rattles help the baby to acquire various skills, contribute to his psycho-emotional and physical development.

with rattles, the learning process of the baby begins

The first acquaintance of a newborn child with toys occurs through visual, acoustic and tactile contact. Types of rattles that parents should be guided by when choosing:

Pendant rattles. Rattles are hung over the crib and stroller. Can be simple or mobile with a music module.
Rattles-bracelets and rattles-socks. Cloth rattles on a Velcro strap. They are put on the baby's arms and legs and helps the development of coordination of movements and muscle activity.
Ring rattles (oval, rhombus, square, triangle)... Ordinary rattles in the handles of a child.
Teether rattles. Teething rattles. They can be made in the form of a ring or any other shape, with or without a cooling gel filler, a simple or textured silicone surface. The surface of the teether in contact with the baby's gums is soft enough not to hurt the gums when pressed, and moderately hard in order to chew, gnaw, and simply "grind" in the mouth (see the article on teethers).
Rattles-rustlers. Soft fabric rattles with various rustling fillers in individual elements.
Rattles-slingo toys. Baby sling moms often use rattles-sling toys tied to a sling to entertain and distract a child in a sling. A five-month-old or more child sitting in a sling is busy at this time not with pulling mother's hair or earrings, but with a bright and pleasant "taste and touch" slingo toy.

In all types of rattles, mono-materials (only plastic, fabric, silicone) or their mixing can be used, which is more interesting and educational for the child. But parents should pay attention not only to which rattle to choose, but also how to choose the right rattle for their baby.

How to choose a rattle?

When buying rattles for the first children's games, young parents should present the following basic requirements to them:

Environmental friendliness of the material and the safety of the product itself. Rattles should be made of baby-safe material that does not emit harmful substances... Rattles should not have sharp corners that could injure the baby. They must be strong and can withstand the impact of a rattle on various surfaces or falling to the floor.
Bright colors, various shapes and surface textures. The brighter and more diverse appearance rattles, the more interesting they are to a child who is just starting his knowledge of the world in a playful way.
Various filler, causing different sounds - crackling, ringing, crunching, rustling, etc. Here, the acoustic effect produced by rattles with beads of various sizes or crunchy filling is of great importance.
Can be cleaned, boiled or washed. The child often pulls rattles into his mouth and throws them on the floor. Therefore, the rattle must withstand almost daily washing or handling.

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It is possible and necessary to give a baby rattles practically from birth.

Concentrate attention and guide your eyes behind a bright and thundering object in mother's hands a newborn baby is capable from two weeks of age.

Due to the developed grasping reflex, an infant of this age can also hold (but no more) in the fist a small rattle of a certain shape - usually a ring or an oval with small objects suspended from it, which emit a sound when they hit each other.

In the first month of life, the child begins to hold the rattle as yet unconsciously and reflexively.

When does a child start to hold the rattle consciously?

One of the first rattles for newborn babies are rattles-pendants on a crib or stroller.

Hanging rattles in a crib or stroller

They can be both simple and mobile, with or without a music module. Hanging rattle toys are usually removable and made of fabric or plastic. Such rattles teach a newborn baby to focus on static and moving objects, develop his visual and auditory skills.

A two-month-old baby rattle-pendant already needs to be hung lower. Waving handles and touching the rattles, the child will begin to try to reach and grab them earlier. The development of coordination and fine motor skills of the hands begins through tactile sensations.

From about three months of age, the baby begins to consciously hold the ring-rattle in his hand, pull it into his mouth and taste it.

different types of rattles

The child begins to pay attention to literally everything - the color, the different sound of rattle fillers or hanging bells. The child begins to develop their addictions to this or that rattle, which contributes to the mental and emotional development, helps the development of coordination of movements and muscle activity.

From the age of four months (the age depends on the beginning of the eruption of the first milk teeth), the child begins to hold the teether rattle, chew it and chew it in his mouth.

Five one month old baby very attracted by the rustling and crunching sounds extracted from the rustling rattle upon contact with the palm - this is the beginning of the development of cause-and-effect relationships.

And sitting in a sling for five months and older child he is busy playing with an interesting and pleasant "taste and touch" rattle-slingo toy.

Starting from the age of six months, the child holds, waving, thundering-ringing-rustling-crunching with any rattles on its own.

Do you know at how many months the baby starts to hold the rattle? This toy is safe enough for the little one, even though it sounds loud. They say that there is nothing easier than giving a baby a rattle to calm down from a long cry. But if you stretch month old baby this thing, he will not understand what they want from him. Maybe there is a special age range, when exactly the baby will begin to perceive rattles?

When does a child start holding a toy in his hand?

The first acquaintance of a toddler with an unusual sound occurs after 1.5 months. Already in such early age the child begins to hold toys, realizes that they can be twisted and just held. The main thing here is to choose the right thing, so that it is as convenient as possible for tactile perception, and does not create discomfort.

How many months does the baby hold the rattle? At the age of two months, the child begins to hold the rattle in his hand. There is an acquaintance with sensations, with the fact that one can not only observe toys, but also touch them.

During this period, the baby does not show his curiosity, he still does not know how to do this. But in fact, internally, the child is very interested in the toy, which he holds tightly in his hands. For him, this is something new and unknown.

From three months, the newborn begins to hold the rattle more confidently. Interest arises as to where this strange rumbling sound comes from. Subsequently, the baby will definitely find out that the whole thing is in the filler of the rattle. In the meantime, let it twist, twirl and throw it on the floor - the kids love it.

How to teach a child to hold a toy?

In order for the little one to pay attention to the rattle, it is necessary to show it, it is best to do it several times. Then, the kid will understand that the thing can be picked up, touched, twisted and played with it.

Algorithm for developing the skill of holding a toy in hand:

try to put your finger in the hand of the newborn, he will immediately squeeze it. The same happens if the baby starts to hold toys and a rattle. As soon as you see that the baby is actively looking at a thing, is interested in it, studies it - this means that the baby has begun to develop;
the child must hold the toy, let him get used to the fact that you can feel it consciously, without anyone's help. To do this, show the little one the same rattle more often so that he remembers it. After a couple of months, the baby himself will reach for the toy that was often in front of his eyes;
another good way to teach how to hold a rattle is to spread everything that is around the child. Let him take the one he likes best.

What to do if a baby at 4 months old does not hold a toy well. The first thing to do is stop panicking. Not all babies develop quickly, some do it more slowly. But this does not mean at all that the baby is growing with deviations.

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What to do if a child at 5 months does not hold a toy well. Maybe he doesn't like the shape or color of the rattle? This happens, children refuse to even take in their hands what repels them. For example, it is unlikely that a baby will touch a black and unpleasant thing to the touch; it can scare him.

The baby begins to hold the rattle confidently and firmly from four to five months. So, do not be upset, it remains only to wait until the baby realizes himself to take the toy in his hands.

A child should hold a toy in his hands by 5 months - this is the very motor skills that are important for every baby. Try to buy several types of rattles in the store to find out which one your child will definitely like. Sooner or later, he will start to hold her well anyway.

The age from four to five months is the most optimal when children begin to hold the rattle in their little hands. Of course, one cannot do without the help of a parent, the baby needs help. So, over and over again, the little one will understand that toys are interesting things that you can not only observe with your eyes, but also press to yourself.

Toys are an important part of a dowry for a newborn. Arriving at the store, the newly-minted parents are sometimes lost from the multi-colored variety of the offered assortment. It is not surprising to get lost here, so it is important to decide in advance what you need to buy in order to avoid unnecessary unnecessary costs. So, rattles for newborns should become the main toys in the first months of a baby's life.

A simple and even sometimes primitive rattle affects the mental, physical and emotional development of the baby, so it is important to take the choice with all responsibility.

How to choose a rattle?

When buying, you should pay attention to the following points:

material from which the rattle is made. It can be wood, plastic or fabric - a matter of taste, the main thing is that the toy is made with high quality, does not have sharp corners and seams, foreign smell;
color... Better to choose rattles in bright, contrasting colors, pastel shades will not attract the attention of the baby. The paint must be of high quality and not slip off the product;
sound that the toy emits. Should not be harsh, but clear and loud enough. Choose several rattles with different sounds - hollow with balls inside, melodious with bells, musical rattles with sounds of nature;
safety... A good toy should be strong, smooth, and free of small parts that easily come off or fall off. In order to be sure of quality, you should buy rattles from a trusted manufacturer in reliable retail outlets. Then you can be sure of compliance with quality standards;
availability of additional functions and elements on developing rattles. The grown up kid will appreciate the rustling, shiny, rotating parts, and he will be able to gnaw soft teethers during the period of active tooth growth.

At what age to give rattles?

In the first months of life, the baby, of course, will not be able to play on its own, so it is advisable to purchase rattles for a crib and a stroller. They should be hung at a distance of 40-60 cm from the child's face so that he can focus his gaze on them. In addition, in the first month of life, you can begin to master simple games together with the baby - to drive a rattle in front of your face, again at a distance of 40-60 cm, so as not to provoke strabismus, for several minutes. Further, you can diversify the movements - speed up, slow down, stimulate the child to follow her with his eyes and turn his head. As the child grows up, you can put a rattle on his handle so that he tries to manipulate it on his own.

For babies over 6 months old, choose heavier ones, such as wooden rattles, in order to strengthen the fingers and promote motor development. Rattles will be interesting in the form of garlands, consisting of balls of different sizes, which the baby can touch, controlling his movements with his eyes.

When does the baby start holding the rattle?

Many parents are wondering how to teach a child to hold a rattle. This skill will develop by about 4-5 months, when the baby begins to take an active interest in the subject of the game and pull the handles. Help him to grab the rattle correctly. If something doesn't work out, try repeating the exercise. Later, the game can be made more difficult by giving the child a rattle less comfortable to grip, thereby stimulating muscle development.

You should not cover your child with various rattles. 4-5 is quite enough, while it is better to use them for games in turn, so that the child does not lose interest.

Date of publication: 05.08.2017

It would seem that choosing a rattle for a baby is the easiest thing to do. But today there are so many types of these toys that the choice becomes more and more difficult. And it is worth approaching it with maximum responsibility, because it is with the first ringing toy that the process of learning and development of the baby begins. During the first months of life, it is they who help the child acquire various skills that affect the psycho-emotional background of the child. So how, after all, to choose a rattle for your baby?

Newborn baby rattles

In fact, in the first three weeks of life, a newborn baby pays no attention to toys and sounds. His vision and hearing have not yet been formed and adapted to environmental conditions. Therefore, the most important thing these days is to be close to the baby, to rejoice in his appearance, to make it clear that his parents are with him. During this period, it is this factor that is the reason for the further successful development of the baby.

Starting from the fourth week, the baby is just beginning to see some outlines and listen to sounds. His reflexes are still not working well and he is simply not able to hold the toy on his own. Therefore, an adult will have to play with a rattle, showing it to your child. Any bright rattle with a pleasant sound, preferably red, is suitable for this. The parent should interest the child and make him smoothly follow her movement with his gaze, if possible, focus on the toy, try to hear sounds. The process of such a game will gradually make the child show his first smile and please his mother, as well as establish a very close contact with the person who is showing him this rattle.

Closer to the second month, the baby can already be given a rattle in the pen for independent research in order to develop his grasping skill. It must be borne in mind that the child will bring the toy to his face, gradually take it in his mouth, lick it with his tongue. After a while, he will reach for the toy, holding out his palm and unclenching his fingers when an adult shows it to him.

By the age of three months, the baby will already take the toy from the hands of the parent and hold it tightly. He will try to clamp it in his fist, so the toy should not be much larger than the size of his palm. He will carefully examine her, so she should combine several bright colors.

The best options for the first three months of life will be jingling toys hanging over the bed. They must be of any shape and color. The most important thing is that their shades do not irritate the eyes. Among them must be present necessarily toys yellow and bright color, rounded shape. Thus, the baby will quickly learn to focus on the subject and distinguish between his first colors. It will be a plus if the playpen or suspension is also musical, in order to develop the child's hearing and teach him to follow the sound.

Another rattles for very young children are latex rattles with natural flavors. Their goal is to develop not only the tactile sense of objects in the child, but also the sense of smell. The only thing worth paying attention to is whether the child is allergic to this or that smell.

The sense of touch in small children will be best stimulated by soft rattles made from natural materials... Both a holder made of a solid base and a holder filled with grain for cloth will do. The second option will be favorable for the accelerated development of the child's sensitivity. But it is important to ensure that the baby does not bite through the fabric and sprinkle or swallow the contents.

If a child's grasping reflex does not work well, then you can try to let him play with a rattle-mace. They have two holders and the baby forms a grip with both handles.

For a child from a month old, a toy in the form of big ring... It can contain various moving balls or figures. It is best if such a toy is made of thick fabric, rather than plastic. Such rattles help develop sense of touch, self-manipulation, and develop finger movements.

For a child of 4-5 months, a toy with geometric details is suitable. She will teach the child to get used to mixed sounds and to touch objects with his fingers. Often these toys are used to chew while teething. They are made using a special technology from a special material.

Rattles from six months and older

Starting from the sixth month, the child already knows how to take a toy from hand to hand, he carefully examines it and can manipulate several toys at once, or independently change them. In addition to the sounds of a rattle, he begins to look for additional sounds and knocks the toy on the table, throws it and examines it. Thus, he does a lot of research work for him. A little later, between the seventh and eighth months, he already performs all the same actions while sitting and can already, with a toy in his hand, try to imitate the movements of the hands of adults.

From the eleventh month, the child develops an interest in more complex rattles, which are some kind of game. He is interested in doing several actions at once and enthusiastically setting the system in motion.

Round large rattle on a round holder. She not only makes melodious sounds, but also rumbles when shaken. On the most advanced toys, if there is also light support, so that the child is more enthusiastically engaged in the process.

Common bells for baby's hearing development

In addition to rattles, the child needs toys with a pleasant melodic ringing that will not irritate either the child's hearing or the hearing of the parents. The most the best option in this case, the most ordinary bells will become. Moreover, they can be applied everywhere. It can be a hat with tinkling pom-poms, or strings on a sweater.

It can be just delicate bells of various sizes and sounds. When they ring now on the right and then on the left, the baby's attention is drawn, and he learns to concentrate and turn his head in the direction of the sound, and also to distinguish the ringing of a bell from the sound of a rattle and other signals by ear.

A simple and even sometimes primitive rattle affects the mental, physical and emotional development of the baby, so it is important to take the choice with all responsibility.

How to choose a rattle?

When buying, you should pay attention to the following points:

material from which the rattle is made. It can be wood, plastic or fabric - a matter of taste, the main thing is that the toy is made with high quality, does not have sharp corners and seams, foreign smell;
color... It is better to choose rattles in bright, contrasting colors; pastel colors will not attract the attention of a baby. The paint must be of high quality and not slip off the product;
sound that the toy emits. Should not be harsh, but clear and loud enough. Choose several rattles with different sounds - hollow with balls inside, melodious with bells, musical rattles with sounds of nature;
safety... A good toy should be strong, smooth, and free of small parts that easily come off or fall off. In order to be sure of quality, you should buy rattles from a trusted manufacturer in reliable retail outlets. Then you can be sure of compliance with quality standards;
availability of additional functions and elements on developing rattles. The grown up kid will appreciate the rustling, shiny, rotating parts, and he will be able to gnaw soft teethers during the period of active tooth growth.

At what age to give rattles?

When does the baby start holding the rattle?

You should not cover your child with various rattles. 4-5 is quite enough, while it is better to use them for games in turn, so that the child does not lose interest.

In anticipation of the birth of a baby, many parents purchase things, toys in advance, as they understand that at first there will be no place for these troubles in the rhythm of their life.

Many mothers, reviewing children's things, toys, wonder when the child begins to pick up a rattle, other objects and hold them. After all, this is as important an event in their life as the first steps or words.

When the baby can take the rattle on its own

Some mothers believe that already from birth, a child can pick up a rattle, hold it, relying on the fact that children are born with a sufficiently developed grasping reflex. Indeed, when the baby is 2 weeks old, he can hold the object that the parents put in his hand.

But no more than that, a child is not capable of this on his own at this age. But, this does not mean that the toys must be hidden until the time when the child begins to understand what to do with them and shows interest.

Toys must certainly be present in the life of a toddler from birth. Children love to watch their parents entertain them with colorful, rattling objects. At this age, you should choose toys of calm, not too saturated colors that will not irritate the eyes of the crumbs.

As they grow older, the child begins to show more interest in this activity. When the little one is one month old, he will also continue to hold the toy placed in his hand and even grab objects located near him. But, this does not happen consciously, but rather intuitively. The little one likes to look at new, interesting objects.

But when the child reaches 3 - 4 months, he begins to consciously pick up objects, as a rule, those that are most to his liking.

Naturally, at first it will be difficult for a baby to hold any thing in his hands, but he needs to help him in every possible way, because in this way he develops hand motor skills, psychological development takes place.

If, upon reaching 3 - 4 months, the child does not show any interest in such games, does not want to pick up toys, then it is necessary to interest him. When parents see that it is difficult for a child to hold an ordinary toy in their hands, they can resort to using various mobiles or hanging toys that the child will grab with their hands.

There are many different rattles for babies in the first year of life, made from different materials... And their choice must be approached consciously.

What you need to know about the first rattles

When the baby begins to be interested in rattles, and this happens, as a rule, from 3 to 4 months, parents rush to get their baby a lot of all kinds of fun. At the same time, elementary recommendations are not followed, which should include:

When the baby begins to be interested in various objects, games, it is necessary to take care of purchasing products, which, as a rule, will be tasted by him. Such products must be made of quality materials.
For children of the first months of life, the rattles should be light and comfortable, fit into its small handle.
Colors should not be too saturated, this can distort the picture received by children's eyes.
From time to time, the objects that children play with need to be changed. This also applies to the age of the baby. If in the first months of life it was possible to confine ourselves to plastic objects, then during the period of the appearance of teeth, it is necessary to give preference to special rubber and other rings, which are designed to gnaw them.
Regularly baby things, rattles should be treated from germs. Considering that the child wants to taste everything, the toy, with all the microbes on it, will certainly fall into the baby's mouth.
It is worth monitoring their condition as well. It is necessary to get rid of broken, spoiled fun immediately in order to avoid unforeseen situations that can pose a danger to the health and life of the little one.

Having learned how many months the child begins to take the rattles in his hands on his own, some mothers try, whatever it may be, to speed up the process, believing that otherwise the toddler will have developmental disabilities. This is not true.

All children are individual and everyone has their own development schedule, so there is no need to rush things. It is enough to create favorable atmosphere, in which the toddler himself will begin to show interest, try to reach the surrounding objects. Periodically, you can offer new toys and when the baby makes the first attempts to encourage him. After all, how many new skills the little one has yet to master.

Rattles for the little ones

The first acquaintance of a newborn child with toys occurs through visual, acoustic and tactile contact. Types of rattles that parents should be guided by when choosing:

Pendant rattles. Rattles are hung over the crib and stroller. Can be simple or mobile with a music module.
Rattles-bracelets and rattles-socks. Cloth rattles on a Velcro strap. They are put on the baby's arms and legs and helps the development of coordination of movements and muscle activity.
Ring rattles (oval, rhombus, square, triangle) ... Ordinary rattles in the handles of a child.
Teether rattles. Rattles designed in. They can be made in the form of a ring or any other shape, with or without a cooling gel filler, a simple or textured silicone surface. The surface of the teether, in contact with the baby's gums, is soft enough not to hurt the gums when pressed, and moderately hard in order to chew, gnaw and just "grind" in the mouth () .
Rattles-rustlers. Soft fabric rattles with various rustling fillers in individual elements.
Rattles-slingo toys. Often used to entertain and distract a child in a sling are slingo toys tied to a sling. A five-month-old or more child sitting in a sling is busy at this time not with pulling mother's hair or earrings, but with a bright and pleasant "taste and touch" slingo toy.

How to choose a rattle?

When buying rattles for the first children's games, young parents should present the following basic requirements to them:

Environmental friendliness of the material and the safety of the product itself. Rattles should be made of material that is safe for the baby and does not emit harmful substances. Rattles should not have sharp corners that could injure the baby. They must be strong and can withstand the impact of a rattle on various surfaces or falling to the floor.
Bright colors, various shapes and surface textures. The brighter and more varied the appearance of the rattles, the more interesting they are to a child who is just beginning to understand the world in a playful way.
Various filler, causing different sounds - crackling, ringing, crunching, rustling, etc. Here, the acoustic effect produced by rattles with beads of various sizes or crunchy filling is of great importance.
Can be cleaned, boiled or washed. The child often pulls rattles into his mouth and throws them on the floor. Therefore, the rattle must withstand almost daily washing or handling.

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At what age to give rattles?

It is possible and necessary to give a baby rattles practically from birth.

A newborn baby is capable of concentrating attention and guiding his eyes behind a bright and rattling object in his mother's hands from the age of two weeks.

In the first month of life, the child begins to hold the rattle as yet unconsciously and reflexively.

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When does a child start to hold the rattle consciously?

One of the first rattles for newborn babies are rattles-pendants on a crib or stroller.

From about three months of age, the baby begins to consciously hold the ring-rattle in his hand, pull it into his mouth and taste it.

The child begins to pay attention to literally everything - the color, the different sound of rattle fillers or hanging bells. The child begins to develop addictions to this or that rattle, which contributes to mental and emotional development, helps the development of coordination of movements and muscle activity.

From the age of four months (the age depends on the beginning of the eruption of the first milk teeth), the child begins to hold the teether rattle, chew it and chew it in his mouth.

A five-month-old baby is very attracted by the rustling and crunching sounds extracted from the rustling rattle upon contact with the palm - this is the beginning of the development of cause-and-effect relationships.

A five-month-old and older child sitting in a sling is busy playing with an interesting and pleasant to "taste and touch" rattle-slingo toy.

Starting from the age of six months, the child holds, waving, thundering-ringing-rustling-crunching with any rattles on its own.

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Hearing abilities and responses to sound appear in babies in the womb. Unborn babies hear voices and music. Knowing this, many parents from the very first days begin to test their hearing, arranging for the baby to test unbearable for him. Don't rush things. The first expressive signs, when the child begins to respond to rattles and other sound stimuli, appear no earlier than 2–4 weeks. This is due to the fact that fragile connections between parts of the visual and hearing aids make it impossible to collect and process information efficiently. The baby hears, but is still too young to react to the sound and allay the parents' anxiety. Give him time to master and get used to the variety of sounds, the abundance of visual images and the novelty of tactile sensations.

The benefits of rattles for newborns

The presence of rattles in the life of babies is very important. Voiced balls, figurines, bells and animals attract attention. Children like them very much, and the sooner interesting, bright and sounding objects are before their eyes, the faster and better the sense organs will develop.

The very first toys encourage cognition of the surrounding world and help to adapt. They focus attention and stimulate locomotor activity... Unlike older children, babies do not get bored with fun toys. They get used to pleasant accompanying melodies, and over time they begin to distinguish sound shades. With the development of hearing skills, vision and fine motor skills are improved.

Children under 3 months are recommended to buy soft and light play accessories. Rattles should not scare or injure your baby. Let them be expressive, pleasant to the touch objects made of fabric or silicone. Pay particular attention to the safety of the material. Do not hesitate to ask the seller for a quality certificate and refrain from buying toys with a pungent smell.

When babies react to sound, age-related reactions

Mom's voice is considered the best stimulus for improving the hearing system. He is always recognizable and familiar to the baby from intrauterine life, but this is not enough for the full development of hearing. From the first days after birth, the sound picture changes dramatically and is complemented by the so-called everyday noises: creaks, knocks, claps, etc. At the same time, toys-rattles appear in the child's life, bright and sonorous helpers, perfectly performing their developmental tasks.

Each age has its own indicators of reaction to sound. They are different and depend on many factors. These can be physiological, hereditary and psycho-emotional characteristics that affect development. There is no point in waiting for an infant who is less than 1 month old to actively move his head towards a noisy rattle. He hears everything, but the underdeveloped and uncoordinated muscular system does not allow him to turn his head in the direction of sounds. All in good time, so as not to worry about possible hearing problems, parents should know what the correct age-related reactions are:

Children at the age of 1 month react only to sharp and loud sounds, reactions are manifested in the form of shudders.
A two-month-old baby reacts by fading for a few seconds, can open his eyes wide and try to turn his head. At this age, an orienting reaction is gradually formed when the baby is trying to determine the source of the sound.
At the age of 3–6 months, a period of revitalization and dramatic changes begins in auditory behavior. Having heard the rattle, the child can start jerking its arms and legs, confidently turns its head, smiles, or, conversely, is capricious if the sound of the rattle is not pleasant.

The inconsistency of these reactions with age norms should alert parents.

It is they that allow you to identify or exclude the presence of deviations in the hearing aid. Violations can be suspected from the first weeks. Be attentive and constantly observe the behavior of the newborn.

What to do if the child does not respond to the sound of a rattle

According to statistics, about 20% of all cases of hearing loss are formed in the first year of life, the remaining 80% is a congenital pathology. If you know that there are prerequisites for a hereditary effect on hearing, immediately contact a specialist.

A completely different situation is when a child at 2 months does not respond to the sound of a rattle, and such cases have not been observed in the family pedigree. In the absence of a timely response to ringing toys, parents begin to worry. Do not jump to conclusions, if children are indifferent to rattles, but respond to their mother's voice, TV or music, your worries are in vain.

Hearing problems are a complete lack of response to any sound source. Such violations can be noticed already in the first two months of life. Observe the newborn, do not overdo it by checking the hearing ability of a month old baby, and do not try to make diagnoses on your own. Only a specialist can dispel suspicions.

Diagnosis of hearing loss in our time is possible even in newborns. The doctor conducts a professional audio test, and if violations are found, the necessary corrective measures. Rehabilitation at an early age is most effective, therefore, the earlier deviations are identified and treatment is prescribed, the more chances your child has to retain hearing and not differ from healthy peers.