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avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals
The hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked
car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, showers
or heavy rain. Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens.
Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance.
Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life
of the hearing instrument. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice.
The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and
insect repellant can damage the hearing instrument. Always remove the hearing
instrument before applying such products and allow time for the product to dry before
refitting the hearing instrument. If lotion is used, be sure to wipe hands dry before putting
on the hearing instrument.
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good communication habits if your
child has a hearing loss
When you communicate with your child try to remember some basic rules which will help
your child understand and develop speech better.
1. Always face your child when speaking, preferably within 1-5 meters. Keep your face in
view. If you stand where your face is well lit, it makes it easier to see your facial
expressions and read your lips.
2. Try not to talk while chewing food. This makes it difficult to understand what you are
saying, and almost impossible for others to read your lips.
3. Don't lean with your face on your hand, or sit behind newspaper when talking,
because this also makes lip-reading difficult.
4. Speak clearly, at a normal pace, and remember that you don't need to shout. If your
child has trouble understanding you, try re-phrasing the word or sentence rather than
just repeating yourself.
5. Try to avoid background noise when talking to your child. Turn off the television and
close any open windows to muffle any noise from traffic. Either move closer to make
your voice louder than the background noise, or try to find somewhere quieter to talk.
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