Wearing options for babies and small children

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Bear in mind that we offer a processor upgrade every 5 years if there is a newer or more suitable model on the market at that point from the manufacturer you select. Some of the companies offer a “grow with you” option, so that you can change from a baby worn or off-the-ear model to a behind-the-ear model once your child is a little older.

	Cochlear	MED-EL
Wearing options	Cochlear Nucleus 8 retention options The Cochlear™ Hugfit™ or Snugfit options hold the sound processor in place more securely than an earhook alone. The Koala Clip allows a Nucleus 8 sound processor to be clipped onto clothing until the user is ready to wear it on their ear.	The BabyWear accessory attaches SONNET 2 to your baby’s clothing leaving nothing behind the ears. Active Wear for SONNET 2 means only the control unit is worn on the ear whilst the battery pack is attached to the clothing.
Lights and alarms	Indicator lights can be activated on the Cochlear Nucleus 8 (N8) processor	Indicator lights on the DL coil
Retaining devices	The Cochlear Safety Cord provides extra security by clipping the sound processor to clothing.	The SONNET 2 processor can be worn with the Mellie Clip retaining device.

There are lots of specially designed headbands and hats for keeping the processors in place (often designed and made by parents of cochlear implants recipients) for example: https://www.hearinghenry.com/

If your child would like to brighten up and personalise their processors, additional decorations and covers are available from the manufacturers and from a number of independent companies:

Hearoes – https://www.hearoes.co.uk/

Lugs – http://www.mylugs.co.uk/

Skinit – http://www.skinit.com/create-your-own/custom-skins/medical-device-skins

My Little Ears etsy shop – http://mylittleears.com/product-category/hearing-retainer/

Don’t forget to check which accessories and options are included in the offer packages, and which are available as additional purchases. Not all of the colour choices may be available in the basic kit. Click here to see what’s in the kit.