Health experts are urging parents to monitor signs of pediatric hearing loss, which occurs when any part of the ear fails to function properly.

 According to guidelines citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, key warning signs in children include failing to react to loud noises, not turning toward sounds, delayed or unclear speech, and failing to respond to their names.

Affected children may also struggle following directions, turn audio volumes excessively high, or miss general developmental milestones.

Prevention relies on early care and noise management.

Recommendations include maintaining a healthy pregnancy, keeping children away from loud toys, reducing device volumes, utilizing hearing protection, and scheduling regular hearing checkups early.