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Why Does My Child's Hearing Aid Earmould Need to Be Replaced So Often?
Parents of children who wear hearing aids are often surprised at how often the soft earmould needs to be replaced or refitted, especially compared to an adult's device.
Why Children's Ears Change Faster Than Adults'
A child's ear canal keeps growing through infancy and childhood, so an earmould that fit well a few months ago can become loose, uncomfortable, or start whistling (feedback) as the ear shape changes.
Signs an Earmould No Longer Fits
Frequent whistling or feedback, the earmould slipping out, redness or soreness in the ear, or the child pulling at the hearing aid can all be signs that the earmould needs to be checked and possibly remade.
How Often Refitting Is Usually Needed
Younger children often need earmould replacement every few months, while the interval generally becomes longer as growth slows with age; the right schedule depends on the individual child, so regular follow-up visits matter.
What Happens at a Refitting Visit
Dr. Murli Singh checks the current fit, takes a fresh ear impression if needed, and adjusts or reorders the earmould so the hearing aid continues to work comfortably and effectively for your child.
Book an Appointment
If your child's hearing aid is whistling, slipping, or hasn't been checked in a while, contact Sarthak Hearing Care to arrange a fitting review. Call: 9625554548 / 9891242568
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ANSWERS FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES
Why Does My Child's Hearing Aid Earmould Need to Be Replaced So Often? FAQs
How do I know my child's hearing aid earmould needs replacing?
Frequent whistling, the earmould slipping out, or signs of discomfort are common indicators that it's time for a refitting check.
How often do children's earmoulds typically need to be replaced?
It varies by child and growth rate, which is why regular follow-up visits with the audiologist matter rather than a fixed schedule for everyone.
Does an earmould refit mean a new hearing aid is needed?
No. Usually only the earmould is remade to fit the ear's current shape, while the hearing aid device itself continues to be used.