Cochlear™ Baha® Start for kids
Baha® Start can be the first step for a child to hear better. It also supports development on par with hearing peers.1,2
A step on child’s hearing journey
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.
Secure. Practical.
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 children can choose the one that suits them the best.
Wearing Options
Colour
Benefits for your child
Early access to sound is proven to make a difference in helping children learn, engage and fully experience the richness of their environment.3 Baha Start may be the solution a child needs to access sound as early as possible. It’s designed to deliver sound to help children to develop on par with their hearing peers.3,4
With our latest sound processor, Baha 6 Max, children will have a small and powerful sound processor designed to deliver clear, rich and natural sound5 without getting in the way of their everyday life.
Designed with babies and toddlers in mind
"We wanted to make sure that when she hit kindergarten, she would be in the same place as her hearing peers."
- Mother of Lucy, Cochlear™ Baha® recipient
Designed for young childrenYour child starts learning to communicate before they say "mama" or "dada." It's important to give your baby access to sound early.6 |
Comfortable and softThe Softband features Baha SoftWear™ pads, designed to reduce pressure on the skin while also allowing sound transmission.7 |
AdaptableAn adjustable strap helps you get a snug fit on your active baby or toddler, while a safety release opens the Softband if it catches on an object. |
Lightweight and adaptable
The Baha SoundArc is a lightweight and adaptable hearing device suitable for adults and children.
Designed with a modern lookLike 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. |
PersonalisationSoft coloured tips let children match their hair, style or clothes, so they can express themselves and enjoy wearing their SoundArc. |
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Disclaimer
This material is intended for professionals. If you are a consumer, 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 read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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References
- Lieu JE. Speech-language and educational consequences of unilateral hearing loss in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;130(5):524-30.
- Kesser BW, Krook K, Gray LC. Impact of unilateral conductive hearing loss due to aural atresia on academic performance in children. Laryngoscope. 2013;123(9):2270-5.
- Yoshinaga-Itano C. Early Intervention after universal neo-natal hearing screening: impact on outcomes. Dev Disabil Res Rev. 2003;9(4):252-66.
- Hol MK, Cremers CW, Coppens-Schellekens W, Snik AF. The Baha Softband. A new treatment for young children with bilateral congenital aural atresia. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005;69:973-80.
- Hoffman J. Subjective evaluation of clear rich and natural sound. Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB, Sweden. 2020; D1788013.
- 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.