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Toddler Closes ears with both hands

2021-06-26 09:17:16
Hi.. my son who is 7 month old, closes his ears with both hands, even when a bike passes near by. He does it when somebody speaks little bit louder. No discharge from ears and it's clean He is habitually doing it from 3 month.. please advise
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Doesn't look like a problem.. Could be a habit . Consult if the child cries, becones irritable or shows any other sign of discomfort

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No need to worry,new borns and kids hearing acuity will be best they can't tolerate loud noise.

Answered2021-06-26 09:35:10

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