I'm so excited about my pregnancy and can't wait to interact with my baby more! I wanted to know at what point during pregnancy does the baby start developing their hearing? I'd love to start talking and singing to my little one.
By around 18 weeks, they start hearing your heartbeat and breathing, and by 23 weeks, they can actually hear your voice from outside. If you are busy at work, just talk to your belly for 5 minutes during breaks or play soft music while commuting. It's a quick, easy way to connect without wasting time.
I know how eager you are to connect with your little one, especially when you are constantly wondering if they can hear you yet. Honestly, they start hearing muffled sounds around 18 weeks and can hear your voice clearly by 24 weeks. Take a deep breath and start talking to them, it really helps calm your anxiety too.
Beta, old folks say that by the fifth month (around 20 weeks), the baby starts listening to everything. That is why our elders ask us to read good books, listen to soft bhajans, and stay in a happy, peaceful environment at home. Avoid shouting or very loud noises, it keeps the baby calm.
I remember singing my favorite lullaby to my bump around the 6th month when their hearing was developing. Now, when I breastfeed my baby and sing that same song, they look up at me and instantly calm down. It really works, so start talking to your little one daily from week 24 onwards!
Technically, the ear-brain connection forms around week 16-18 so they can hear your internal organs, and by week 24, their outer ear is ready to pick up your voice and music. No need to buy expensive belly headphones, just normal talking and singing is perfect and totally sufficient.
