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March 2022
Best Pull-Down Music Boxes for Babies: Favorites for Auditory Play
Our favorite pull-down music boxes, plus newer additions we've identified — honest notes on volume, song length, and ease of use.

March 2022
How to Add Hearing Aids to a Doll Using a Simple Headband
For families who want a quick no-sew option for giving a doll hearing aids—elastic headbands that stretch to fit almost any toy, in packs of bright colors.

March 2022
The Best Noisy Toys for Babies with Hearing Loss (Non-Electronic Picks)
If your baby with hearing loss is ready to explore more interesting sounds, we've rounded up our favorite non-electronic toys that deliver rich, natural audio feedback—no batteries required.

March 2022
Manhattan Toy Put & Peek Birdhouse Review: Why It's Perfect for Auditory Play with Hard of Hearing Babies
Highly recommend: the Put & Peek Birdhouse has been one of our most-used toys for auditory learning. Here's every activity we've tried.

March 2022
Looking for Dolls and Toys With Hearing Devices? Here’s a Roundup
Because your child deserves to see themselves in their toys. Our roundup of dolls and playsets with hearing devices.

March 2022
Playing Audiologist: How We Use Pretend Play to Prepare Our Hard of Hearing Baby for Doctor's Visits
Classic toy doctor kits make perfect audiology sets. Here's what we do with each tool—and why this kind of pretend play has made a real difference at appointments.






