Cochlear™ Baha® Start for kids
Baha® Start can be a first bone conduction hearing solution for some children.
First equipment
Baha Start allows children to experience hearing through bone conduction without the need for surgery. It's a bone conduction solution for children with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided sensorineural deafness (SSD).
Baha Start consists of one or two sound processors worn on either Baha Softband or SoundArc™.
The sound processor captures sound in the air and converts the sound into vibrations which are carried through the bone to the inner ear.
2 wearing options.
The Baha Softband and SoundArc are lightweight and easy to wear with a secure and comfortable fit. They are available in several sizes and different colours, so the child can choose the one that suits them the best.
Wearing Options
Colour
Benefits for children
Early access to sound is proven to make a difference in helping children learn, engage and fully experience the richness of their environment.1, 2 Baha Start may be a solution allow children to access sound as early as possible.
Lightweight and adaptable
The Baha SoundArc is a lightweight and adaptable hearing device suitable for adults and children.
Easy-to-useLike a pair of sunglasses, the SoundArc is easy to put on and take off. It can fit one or two Baha sound processors. |
Adjustable fitNo two heads are alike. That’s why SoundArc is designed to fit different shapes and sizes, comfortably and securely. |
AdaptableAn adjustable strap helps getting a good fit on the child while a safety release opens the Softband if it catches on an object. |
Comfortable and softThe Softband features Baha SoftWaer™ pads, designed to reduce pressure on the skin while also allowing sound transmission.3 |
PersonalisationSoft coloured tips let the child match thier hair, style or cloths. |
Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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Cochlear Baha 6 sound processors are compatible with Apple and Android devices. The Cochlear Baha Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
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References
- Yoshinaga-Itano C. Early Intervention after universal neo-natal hearing screening: impact on outcomes. Dev Disabil Res Rev. 2003;9(4):252-66.
- World Health Organization. Childhood Hearing Loss: Strategies for Prevention and Care. 2016; https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/204632. Accessed November 4 2020.
- Flynn M and Fyrlund H. Design concept and technological considerations for the new Baha® Softband. Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB, Sweden. 2015; 631194.