Toddler who was born deaf hears mum say "I love you" for first time

[@sagisli]

That child was overwhelmed by all the activity and all the noise. It was exciting for the adults but not so much for the little boy

[@Fireinthehead29]

He’s overwhelmed. Gods, get a clue people.

[@ASerenadeToYou]

The first scene looked like it was really painful to him (I'm not surprised, there was SO much noise!) but then the clips of him dancing to music and enjoying it so much really warmed my heart

[@DippyHippie]

I received my cochlear implant @ 64 yrs old! It DOES hurt when they 1st turn it on!

[@oddfellowfloyd]

@@DippyHippie :( What kinds of pain does it feel like??

[@merryhunt9153]

O my goodness. Shrill, high voices, yell Uh Oh Uh Oh! Loud hand clapping. Poor little kid!

[@mygirldarby]

They have to do the clapping to test whether it's working and how the child reacts. They probably slightly turned down the volume after he showed distress about the clapping. All that crosstalk with the mom and dad wasn't really helpful though. I believe the "uh oh" was the audiologist, looking to see if he turned his head toward her.

[@ShebrewQueen]

He obviously doesn't like it. The ending really helped me deal with this video.

[@melykm4051]

the brain has no idea what to do with it at first and there's literally nothing you can do about that. It just has to figure it out, and they had to test it.

[@micheledavis3735]

I know it’s exciting to watch your baby hear you say “I love you” but poor baby was overwhelmed. Thanks mom for sending this footage at home! Made me really happy to see his rhythm!

[@susyshepard320]

It must be overwhelming for him everyone talking and making noise all at once.

[@codde5489]

When someone clapped it seemed like he was in pain.

[@oddfellowfloyd]

He was... and whoever kept going, "UH-OH! UH-OH, UH-OH!"...urgh!...SO annoying! Overstimulation, big-time, and they just kept bombarding him with too much noise. -_-

[@Yella1697]

I hate that they’re speaking so loud! It’s such a new thing to him, take it slow

[@peterpiper_203]

renae I know Especially bunch of cackling women Lol

[@bookmilla8616]

Yeah i dont get why they cant put themselves in his place!

[@msprecious3498]

ARA exactly

[@ggdebv344]

Don’t worry. The sound he hears is very quiet by adjusting it to the computer.

[@Kiky812]

Yes, they are so annoying...poor kid, first thing he hears in his life.

[@snj6669]

Omgosh... too many ppl in there... id be cringing too

[@mmmmlllljohn]

His mom was annoying me - must have been overwhelming for the little guy.

[@watchwoman16]

It was too noisy in the beginning. The adults were too excited and it was too many people talking at one time. Likely too loud and his brain is not wired to handle it. I was born partly deaf and can still remember when I got hearing aides and heard the birds for the first time at age 26

[@marylawson6060]

Bless his heart. Know they were excited but too many voices at once. Didn't know to laugh or cry. Take it slow.

[@Mr865501]

The fact that he’s getting groovy to Tennessee whiskey is the icing on the cake❤️ precious baby!

[@anusuomela9962]

I agree, people should understand that it might be a shock to the baby to hear, and then there are so many different voices!!

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

My God💔 imagine a world without music 😳 I hadn't thought about that til I watched this lil guy swaying to the music

[@pepperann5766]

Wow this little Man has an awesome ear for the Blues, and just look at his sense of timing and feeling. He’s right on the beat. I am so happy for this family’s answered Prayer. Amen...

[@lovergirl5013]

this was so hard to watch

[@aanon5716]

at first it can be very disconcerting for children to 'hear' when your world has always been silent.

[@picketfence2028]

I burst into tears seeing that sweet baby dancing to the music. Imagine that precious soul with no music ♡

[@lr9376]

The doctor who specialized in helping this little soul hear should have had a talk with the parents about introducing this brand new sense to him in a calm and quiet environment. There were too many people, everyone making noise, the mother consistently trying to pull his attention away from what he was trying to let her know: IT WAS TOO LOUD. Why is someone CLAPPING? He makes signals to his mother that he's in distress but she holds his arms down and ignores his cues. And when he pulls the cord out and seems relieved for a second, they plug it right back in like Uh oh! Oopsie! Like he's an idiot that doesn't realize why everything is too much for him. This was the only video I've seen of anyone being introduced to hearing in what seems like an unprofessional and very busy setting. Of course we don't always know all the details, but really it was hard to watch that little boy in obvious pain. Anyone who has felt that sharp inner ear pain can empathize with him.

[@patchesor362]

I find this a bit cruel in that it's overload on a youngster that has not had hearing as a part of his lifel

[@oddfellowfloyd]

Exactly!! :(

[@cynthiajacklyn6639]

He is sure enjoying the music!! Beautiful baby, beautiful moment!!

[@cbisme6414]

Too much noise. It's like a birth of his hearing, it needs to be an environment of quiet calm IMO. I understand the excitement for the WHOLE family, who all seemed to be there, but this was HIS first time of hearing and it's clearly overwhelming and a shock to his sense.

[@frankm.2850]

While this is neat to see, the adults are kind of assholes. A high school friend of mine was deaf and finally got hearing aids that worked around the age of five. From what she told me, being five and hearing adults around her talking at normal volume for the first time was overwhelming, so I'm guessing the sensory overload was even worse for this little guy with the doofuses surrounding him.

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I’m on the autistic spectrum and noises bother me. So I can absolutely understand where’s he’s coming from. That room where it’s all happening in needs to not be crowded, quiet except for who’s asked to make a sound or speak. The therapist controlling it. Who, what and volume. Looking at the screen shot it looks like his attention is all over, he’s getting visual and auditory overload. How’s he supposed to know who’s making the sound is everyone is doing it. Almost everyone knows toddlers don’t want to be held down. He doesn’t want to be held on the chair, he wants to do whatever he wants, because he’s a toddler & it’s normal. They were so loud too, totally unfair to him & I usually love watching videos like this. Not fair to him

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I’m not saying they’re hurting him holding him down, but children his age don’t want to be held, don’t want to be sat, they want to run & investigate.

[@oddfellowfloyd]

Yeeah... waaay too many people talking at once, going, "UH-OH, UH-OH, UH-OH!" (...why?!), clapping, all being loud, and talking to him like he understands WTF they are saying. Poor little dude obviously looked distressed and in pain, and everybody just keeps being loud and going, "YAAAAAY!" ...that's not, "yay." -_-

[@eliezernoname5754]

Ohh, it's so cute to see a baby so little to get heard for the first time! It gets everybody emotionated. And he proves that he has a good taste for musics: I'm Brasilian, and that was the first time I've heard this song! I was crazy 'bout that! I already downloaded here! It's amazing! I love english country musics.

[@ES-ku3oe]

Oh my god, when he is dancing at the end, my heart! So beautiful 😍

[@alonarobertalacsonmanohara2084]

His very cute I know his going to make you both proud he loves music I love music too I wish him the best for his future and family

[@midnighttennessee8904]

Maybe this didn't go perfect for the you tube viewers but can you just try and imagine how exciting this must be for the parents and family members. I'd probably be that excited too it's a big deal. It's also not about that one day it's about him being able to hear. So I'm happy for all of you , congratulations.

[@eulaphiny9058]

He was just so scared

[@KarleneE]

That sweet little boy is an old soul! I think that whatever he decides to do, he will give his all to!

[@violet2048]

He's got rhythm and loves music.

[@jahbay]

Wow borderline abuse just for the gratification of adults. This is sick.

[@lisariddle2002]

Life without music is not possible l. For me at least. Seeing him playing the music and taking in what sounds are he is not going to take his hearing for granted l. He is adorable. Good job parents. Bless all your family l.

[@pom11pom]

He has good taste in music. So cute!

[@judyhopps9380]

he's smooooooooooth like Tennessee Whiskey

[@alexjohn1016]

He was so distressed this is not ok

[@thissupernova6491]

He moves soulfully with the music, he feels it.

[@doretheapaxton2615]

Oh how precious 😍 He is a lover of music. Smart choice baby.

[@kmross73]

He seems like he's in pain.

[@KittyMax97]

kmross73 he's not

[@djw1422]

Why is everyone yelling and banging things? It must be positively frightening! I know people get excited, but maybe soft a first?

[@holaamigos4771]

He’s so adorable!!! Dancing to the music

[@user-kz5vh4it5k]

they're overwhelming him

[@meghanr9639]

Awww he's feeling that music.

[@mariettewarris7923]

They speak far too loud! Have they no concept of the poor boy hearing sound for the very first time.

[@donutarmageddon7975]

can't help but wonder if this would have gone better, at least for the baby, if Mom could have turned herself down a little. Poor little man couldn't even react for her non-stop patter.

[@tweetybird4969]

I think everything is to loud and confusing! Start with some soft music. Thats just my way of thinking! I am happy he can hear.

[@clairethomas6790]

Too many people speaking at once to him and over him...

[@ls-kk4pq]

loved him moving to the song! thanks!

[@makeuptimewithkelly8385]

I loved the ending with him enjoying his favorite new song!

[@BUHNANUHBREAD]

Too many distractions in the room for him to even understand what was going on...

[@MyAssefa]

Love his parents taste in music 🎶 such a delight this lill boy

[@freedomspromise8519]

He went from toddler to Chris Stapleton fan pretty quickly. What a precious boy.

[@kimhesketh2016]

That boy may have been deaf but the people around him are completely tone deaf. Poor kid.

[@nerdypainter3188]

I don’t want to hate on anyone, but if a kid is born deaf and they hear for the first time, they’re not going to understand you. I’ve seen videos of parents who tell their kids to say something 3 seconds after hearing for the first time. They are like newborns in that way, they can’t speak or understand you until they learn over time. To them, you are speaking gibberish. How can they talk if they’ve never heard someone talk before? And how will they know what you’re saying to them? They don’t know words like “look” or “mom”. Thank you for listening to my TED Talk

[@oddfellowfloyd]

THANK YOU!!!

[@olivialovesdesign]

He even pulled his ear and tries to turn the first music down ... and shouting and clapping is cruel. The clapping is almost abusive . This could have been a very sweet video if they had been hyper aware (or even slightly aware in this case!) of how sensitive he would be. It would be akin to having meningitis and having someone clap or shine lights at you.

[@violet2048]

Too much noise overload.

[@michellerosenbalm6395]

Awww….he is so precious and handsome

[@ek2156]

Seeing your boy feeling the blues in that song is so awesome! He was really feeling the Tennessee Whiskey heart and soul in the song :D

[@svenk.6359]

The ending is so cute 😭😭❤️

[@oceanblueheart1472]

You people need to sing a soft melody lullaby song. Gently. Instant loud noises will scare the heck out of a 1st timer.

[@jenntip]

How to traumatize a toddler?!?!..He sure is a cutie and the end was priceless!

[@ssj-rose4572]

jennti yeah just let him be deaf for the rest of his life then

[@jessegolden1076]

I feel sorry for this baby! WAY to much going on, and mom is being very pushy with him, wanting a "hear mom for the first time" reaction. Very cringe worthy.

[@vicetrooperx30]

What a terrible medical practitioner

[@Rdizzle512]

vicetrooperx30 you are better arent you?

[@pepperann5766]

vicetrooperx30 This isn’t cruel or being mistreated. I used to think the same thing. However, I have viewed a few practitioners that should have been hooked up for equal time. Babies on up in age, sometimes will cry hard, but within a very brief time they’ll look up and start smiling and laughing. There isn’t a dry eye, from happiness anywhere. Parents so relieved their child no longer has to live in silence. When you watch as many of these videos as myself, you’ll see. 😉💕It was really good though to see your heart filled with concern for this 😍little Man of Tomorrow. He is so adorable😉

[@AlbionTarkhan]

Will he be able to turn it off when people annoy him?

[@jaywoods2100]

Mannon Howard Yes, you can turn it off, like when you shower, swim, or sleep.

[@AlbionTarkhan]

Jay Woods that could come in handy for if and when he gets married and has kids.

[@richallenxbox1976]

Indeed, I've been doing it for years with my hearing aid, been deaf since I was 8 (I was 42 yesterday)

[@ShebrewQueen]

Mannon Howard he's trying to, now. Poor thing.

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

Bless him, he felt scared. Glad he's doing well

[@Ritercrazy]

Awwwwwwww he loves music.

[@kathleen9768]

This little guy has got soul! 😂

[@jessebella9322]

It's the high pitch though, the father's voice is much better. The mom's hurts my ears and I'm an adult who has had hearing all of my life so god knows what it felt like in his poor ears, I mean jesus take a breath and be quiet mom, I know you were excited but still. It's to overwhelming and probably hurt, I'm suprised they allowed so much so soon Bless his little heart, he's awesome, him dancing and used to things and even his mom's voice in the end was awesome!

[@doreendekruyf2430]

Why are they screaming so loud my god

[@laorinfilet6579]

1:31! Ah!! So cute! I can tell he felt the music haha I hope he pursues that tbh

[@randomvintagefilm273]

It must sound horrible and scary at first. How about starting off with a whisper!!

[@firetopman]

This kid has some soul.

[@DebUSA]

❤️ OMG ❤️ The last few seconds of this video ❤️

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

He is so cute ❤️...

[@scottishpaul414]

His mum was a bit too keen to be the centre of attention

[@annahernandez6385]

This shit is too loud for me. Jesus poor kid. It's like shining a spot light directly into a newborn babys eyes that had just opened them for the first time. No one would do it. Too extreme impatient idiots. Take it slow, you had time to do this without hurting him like you did.

[@nikkistahr7105]

Awww so precious!

[@modarzawati2489]

God bless your family.

[@ChancellorMartok1147]

Downvoted for ridiculous family members' yapping

[@saireygamp62]

all of these procedures, overwhelm the non hearing and everyone else is adding to the pressue, if they are totally deaf, they do not comprehend language, who are we filming for

[@oddfellowfloyd]

"Inspiration porn" for the ableist hearies, who don't know what it's like being deaf/Deaf, and thinking fallible pieces of technology will somehow, "cure," people. I betcha $5 the family forces him to only try and speak, and never bother to learn sign and/or join in a Deaf community... :(

[@susanford2388]

The poor boy was overwhelmed there was too much going on, plus all the man handling. Just leave him be to absorb his new world around him. Only speak one at a time. Poor kid.

[@reasonsderanged]

Aaaaw he’s really diggin music!

[@briza2022]

Why forcing the kid to listen without waiting for his response.

[@EMMMDs]

Claudia Frisancho Ummm to see if it's WORKING. If he doesn't acknowledge that there's sound obviously things need 2 b adjusted. Genius question, tho.

[@briza2022]

Mimi Mimms yeah I know, but gradually. The woman is so intrusive. I think that's how people get nuts.

[@m1sh474]

So you know more than the experts now? Cool.

[@briza2022]

Misha HJ I am making a personal comment. I have eyes to see.

[@m1sh474]

And an unused brain.

[@Timbergal]

Yell why don’t you

[@shadrach6299]

The baby doesn’t “hear” “I love you”. It’s just sound to him. It will take time.

[@dayt6623]

They are talking to loud and too much people in the room

[@gbdeck200]

Yeah this is terrible, dont overload him especially when clear they're not having a good time Slowly show sound to them not bombard them like this Gonna have a aversion to sound growing up

[@Phantom-no5ri]

An* aversion

[@Gebdoe]

Y'know, not every stressful situation has to end with a permanent disability for life. It's equally important not to be so coddling and assume the worst; lest you make the worst happen by making your kids fear everything

[@shrinkquit]

Could they be any louder...nope!

[@dibn1308]

Praise the Lord..!

[@surudog4929]

God bless the child. Thanks to technology for allowing him to hear again.

[@shelby8640]

That was so cute a little loud at first but his face when he heard his mom say “I love you” Was cute. Why a lot of y’all gota hate

[@GracefullyAutistic]

Because that face wasn't cute, he was clearly in pain. If you pay attention you'll see that he was looking in the direction of the clapping, and was clearly too overwhelmed from the sensory overload to even notice his mom saying 'I love you'. Also, the mom forcefully keeping his arms down and constantly saying 'look at Mommy! Look at Mommy!!', while being completely oblivious to her child's needs because at that moment all she cares about is having that youtube-worthy 'moment' was really upsetting to me. As someone who's autistic, I can tell you that autistic people (especially children going through ABA therapy) deal with these kinds of people all the time, and it sucks big time. So yeah, that's why we have a lot of 'hate'.

[@mirnabenero7472]

Too much noise for the first time

[@dougsmith6220]

Wooow! The little man was jammin

[@Popcorn-eh4le]

Why so loud?? Pope baby he is really suffering

[@weldorworx6858]

Hoping all is well still 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@seongirum]

Wow little musician❤

[@GracefullyAutistic]

If you pay attention you'll see that he was looking in the direction of the clapping, and was clearly too overwhelmed from the sensory overload to even notice his mom saying 'I love you'. Also, the mom forcefully keeping his arms down and constantly saying 'look at Mommy! Look at Mommy!!', while being completely oblivious to her child's needs because at that moment all she cares about is having that youtube-worthy 'moment' was really upsetting to me. As someone who's autistic, I can tell you that autistic people (especially children going through ABA therapy) deal with these kinds of people all the time, and it sucks big time. So this was awful to watch.

[@mygirldarby]

She was holding his hands down because he was trying to pull out the wires to the implant. He managed to unplug one of them. They can't test it to see if the implant works if he pulls out the cord! She wasn't saying "look at mommy" to make a good video either. She was trying to get his attention so he would look up and they could see whether the implant was working by his reactions and facial expressions. If he wouldn't look up and respond to the sound, they wouldn't be able to figure out if it was working correctly and if the volume was set too low or too loud. His family obviously loves and adores him and they weren't doing anything to hurt him. If his mom didn't care about him (which is an awful accusation), she wouldn't have taken him to get help. Cochlear implants are not required and they are expensive. She was clearly doing all she could for her son to have a good life. The child was agitated because he didn't know what was going on, and he was too young for him to understand. You see at the end of this video that the boy was enjoying being able to hear after he adjusted to the implant. You have a very negative and judgmental way of interpreting people's actions. There was absolutely nothing in this video that indicated the mom was selfish and only cared for herself. Nothing! You're most likely displacing your issues with your own mother onto the mom in the video. Therapy would be helpful for you.

[@Helena96]

omg when he listen to music for the first time!!!

[@donutarmageddon7975]

maybe title should be "Toddler who was born deaf overwhelmed by circus sideshow in small room"

[@frangulearobert1093]

I love how he doesn't give a fuck at first :))) he just want his toy