Hearing Aid Fitting by Vaishnavi Hearing Centre

The audiologist will check the fit of the earmolds and then trim the tubing to the correct length. The earhook on the hearing aid is attached to the tubing. For the custom shells of ITE’s, the audiologist will check the placement of the shell in the ear to see if the shell sits correctly and comfortably in the ear canal. A battery will be placed in the hearing aid and the hearing aid will be placed in your child’s ear. There is much to learn at this appointment. The audiologist will teach you how to turn the hearing aids on and off, put the hearing aids in and take them out of your child’s ears. It is helpful to practice several times before you leave the clinic. You will also learn how to check the battery and how to change the battery when it gets low. Most hearing aids need the battery replaced every week or ten days. For younger children, the hearing aids should have a tamper proof battery door so that your child cannot take the battery out