Hearing, speech, and dental care are important aspects of a child’s health and treatment during their first year.

Care for your baby’s ears and a hearing begins at birth with a routine newborn screening and continues during their first year and beyond. To learn about ears and hearing, click through the prompts, below.

Development of speech and language begins during infancy when babies make cooing and babbling sounds—and can be encouraged through interactions with your baby at home.

Dental care begins during the early weeks of life for some babies who undergo presurgical treatment. And dental hygiene is very important during a baby’s first year.

Questions about these topics? Click through to learn more. And be sure to speak with members of your cleft team for information and support.