Watch a little boy smile at hearing his parents speak with the help of cochlear implants

Ronnie Li, USA TODAY

April 25, 2024 at 1:14 p.m.

A cochlear implant could change the life of a 3-year-old boy.

Nate was born with sensorineural hearing loss and relied on hearing aids. But as his hearing deteriorated, the hearing aids became less effective. To help him, he was fitted with a cochlear implant, a small electronic device designed to provide a sense of sound.

Watch the video above to witness the touching moment when Nate finally hears his parents’ voices!

Hearing through a cochlear differs from hearing naturally, so Nate must learn to adapt. However, his mom, Tess, says his progress is remarkable.

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