does BabyPlus monitor cause deafness?

Nikita

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does BabyPlus monitor cause deafness?

« on: October 11, 2015, 05:12:07 AM »

Hi All,
I came across something on the internet and then found others saying the same thing. That there were reports that Babyplus had been causing deafness. (Some people said that it had happened to their child.
I used BabyPlus with one of my children (I have 6).
And that child is partially deaf in both ears.
The audiologists insist her mild-to-moderate high frequency hearing loss is congenital (she was born with it - conceived with it -inherited in families) and that her full-blood siblings would likely have the same condition.

Strangely, we all have fine hearing. (Its not inherited at all - she's just a one off). Noone even in the extended family either side have any hearing issues.

But this child was different. She didnt move in the womb - just parked herself head down ready to be born many months before birth and just wiggled her hands and feet. Like she was stuck. I was repeatedly told it was normal and not to worry, but I knew it was NOT normal. Though she came out fine and is healthy and intelligent - just has hearing problems.

When I read about links between BabyPlus and deafness I thought back to when I had used it. I had missed the first 4 kids as I didnt know about it then, then used it on baby 5 (this one) but had misplaced it before I had the next baby so didnt use it on him.
And the one child I used BabyPlus on has to wear Hearing Aids all her life, and has to see a speech pathologist. When I think where I put the monitor (down low at the front) and where her head was all that time - meaning the drumbeats would have been very loud in her ears and she couldnt get away from them - I really cant help but think the connection is very alarming.

Has anyone else made this connection? Or know of anyone who has used BabyPlus and has a child with hearing issues?


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ELeducation

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Re: does BabyPlus monitor cause deafness?

« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2015, 07:35:11 PM »

Hi Nikita,

I don't personally have experience with this, but I have read that white noise machines may damage baby's hearing. If this happened to your child, I am so sorry to hear this. Baby companies sell so many products that produce white noise, including stuffed animals, that it would be easy to believe that there's nothing unsafe about it. Everywhere you turn, there's a different toy or product made for helping babies go to sleep by producing white noise. I hope you're able to find the answers that you are looking for. Maybe others who have noticed an association will come forth and offer their experiences.

Good luck, and I wish you and your child the best!


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Skippy

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Re: does BabyPlus monitor cause deafness?

« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2015, 03:28:17 AM »

My daughter-in-law used Baby Plus with my grandson. I believe that he was "normal" prenatally and moved around, so maybe that's a difference. My grandson had a small problem with hearing because of something like wax in one ear, and it was corrected. But I don't think that it was caused by Babyplus. He has great rhythm and started drum lessons at age 4, and is now 7. Loves drums, and wears those special headphones for "deadening" the drum sound. I'm interested in any other comments on the subject.


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ELeducation

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Re: does BabyPlus monitor cause deafness?

« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2015, 06:59:50 PM »

I have to apologize for replying without realizing that you were speaking about a prenatal product. Shortly before I read your post, I read an article about children having hearing issues due to white noise machines. When I read the word monitor in your subject line, I assumed it was a video baby monitor, and that sent my mind to the white noise makers.
I hope you find the answers you're looking for!


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Nikita

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Re: does BabyPlus monitor cause deafness?

« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2015, 12:37:53 AM »

BabyPlus uses drumbeat noises that could well be very echoey in the womb. I know they drove me mad and I hated having to listen to the noise. I'd have preferred ABBA....an felt sorry for my baby thinking it would probably be as bored as I was...