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Mom Thought Baby Needed Sound Machine To Sleep, Until Test Revealed Truth

Mom Thought Baby Needed Sound Machine To Sleep, Until Test Revealed Truth

Summary

A mother of twins thought her baby needed a sound machine to sleep better, but a hearing test at eight months showed the baby was almost completely deaf. Further tests revealed the baby has a rare genetic bone disorder affecting her hearing and causing other health issues.

Key Facts

  • A mother bought a sound machine because she believed it helped her baby sleep better.
  • A 2025 study found white noise helps 80% of newborns fall asleep quickly.
  • The baby did not react to loud sounds like fireworks at five months old, raising concerns about hearing.
  • A hearing test at eight months confirmed the baby was nearly deaf.
  • The baby has a rare genetic disorder causing abnormal growth of bones, affecting hearing and other functions.
  • The disorder may cause breathing difficulties and possible future vision loss.
  • Doctors suspect the baby has Craniometaphyseal dysplasia or Craniodiphyseal Dysplasia, both rare bone conditions.
  • Further genetic tests are ongoing to confirm the diagnosis.
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