Advice About Baby Who Doesn't Turn at Loud Sounds.

She could have a sensory issue related to hearing. It's possible for a child to be so overwhelmed by the noise that they block it out or to be so absorbed in what they're watching/doing that they don't "hear" the noise. It could be a developmental issue that's not easily observed. It could also just be a quirk for you baby; one in which she'll outgrow.

My son was like this. As it turned out he was just that laid back.

I was a very calm, laid back child, and I was just like that. Mom thought I was deaf, but nope, I have great hearing and just didn't feel like reacting to much when I was little. I have retained my, "cool as a cucumber" personality to this day...most of the time.

Oh and please be careful not to scream in her ears or test them yourself with loud sounds. OUCH! I'm sure you aren't, but I thought I'd mention it just in case. That sounds painful if her hearing is normal.

Save yourself the money on tests etc and let it go for now. Just observe at home take notes etc. My son was also the same way and he is just very laid back.

My son is now 4. He has ALWAYS been like that. Nothing startles or scares him. He also has incredible focus, and has that pretty much since birth. He is totally normal, and ahead the curve in a few areas. There is not a t hing wrong with him. It's just how he is. Noises have no affect on him, never have.

As long as she is responding to sounds in general (you mention she turns at subtle sounds) I wouldn't worry about it. Both of my girls were like that. You could call them, make noises, whatever, and they wouldn't even bat an eye. Make the floor creak when you're walking out of their room at night, and they were wide awake and screaming. Just try and be patient until your ped neurologist appointment. :)

I agree with seeing the pediatric neurologist. It could be absence seizures, in which there is no shaking, but there is abnormal electric activity going on. Or, as someone mentioned, it could be an auditory processing problem. Hopefully it's nothing, but if it has concerned you enough to seek counsel from so many physicians, it is worth working up. There is nothing like peace of mind. Good luck.

It could just be that she is laid back. How is her personality otherwise? Is she a calm, happy baby or a fussy one?

Maybe her way of responding to overstimulation is to short of shut down and not react?

Laid back little one. Nothing phases him. It will work to his benefit in the future. Try to relax. I dont think it is a problem.

Chill momma! She is only 5 months old. If we did this to our children they would be a little stunned too (fixing there eyes wide on something wide eyed). If the doctors are saying she is fine leave her alone. Please do not scream in her ear. To me it sounds like your upsetting her. Espically since 6 doctors said she was fine.

This reminds me of two situations. One where if something flys (hand sweeping hair back, bib close, toy rolled or tossed to her )at my daughters face she closes her eyes and did at a very young age. My mom was very considered and mentioned it SEVERAL times. I finally told her it is a natural reflex to protect your eyes. If something fly at your face (mom) you would close your eyes too its a natural reflex. The other thing was my sil who has no children but found out milestones children should reach was "practicing/testing" my son. The room was quiet and my husband was holding my son when she screamed "CONNER" and of course he turned and looked. She was so pleased he "knows his name"! I told her she could have screamed any word and he would have looked at her. I think the loud noises in her ear are causing "wonder" and that is why she is freezing and staring. Its bothering her. Does she do this staring any other time or only when the loud noise is in her ear? I tried to search youtube but coulnt find the coping child hearing loud noises. If she is only doing the stare thing mainly when you scream in her ear she is coping and living through the loudness in her ear.

My oldest daughter was that way. I remember watching a helicopter take off right next to us - I was cringing, and she didn't even blink. She slept through movies, dinner dates, etc., so we took her everywhere as a baby. (Her little sister, in contrast, screamed at everything, and we hardly left the house for a year.

She's now a university graduate, happily married and working as a schoolteacher. She's very bright and creative. (Her hearing is also excellent.)

I think that she didn't respond just because she heard something - it had to interest her before she looked toward it or responded.

Yeah, like Bug, I was thinking "focus". AND she just doesn't startle. Once when I was upset about something (not quite freaking out), my then infant just put his hands on either side of my face and looked me in the eye, as if to reel me back in and tell me to calm down. It sounds to me like your kid's not easily rattled.

You might have to think of creative ways to to keep her safe, since yelling out her name might not jar her.

I agree with Elsa and seeing a neurologist. My son has absence seizures (and other types), and it sounds like that is a possibility. Monitoring and treatment are crucial for good development if that's the case. Our neuro was a godsend. Good luck!