You may be wondering if a bone conduction solution is right for your child. Ask yourself these questions and if you answer "yes" to any of them, then your child may benefit from a bone conduction solution.
With a bone conduction system, your child has the unique advantage of hearing the difference first. A Hearing Implant Specialist can help him or her try (demo) a sound processor so they can hear how it might sound before you make any decisions.
The BI300 is Cochlear’s latest titanium implant featuring TiOblast™ surface technology. The implant is designed to promote faster and stronger integration to the bone (through a natural process known as osseointegration) to provide a stable foundation. Our state-of-the-art implant has an exceptional reliability rate of over 98% and is backed by years of clinical research, which ensures you that your child’s implant may remain stable for years to come.1 The BI300 Implant lays the essential foundation for the Baha® Connect, Baha® Attract and Osia® Implant Systems.
Baha Start is our non-surgical bone conduction solution that features the Baha Softband or SoundArc™ and Baha 5 Sound Processor options to address your child’s level of hearing loss and specific needs.
*In the United States and Canada, a Baha Implant System is cleared for children over the age of 5.
** In the United States, the Osia implant is indicated for use in children ages 12 and older. In Canada, the Osia implant is indicated for use in children ages 5 and older.
Because your child’s hearing needs are unique and may even change over time, your family will need options for today and the future. The Baha 5 System offers three head-worn sound processors, each one designed to meet a different level of hearing loss. From the smallest to the most powerful, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that Cochlear offers your child smart choices for a lifetime of better hearing.
The award winning Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processor is 20% smaller than all other comparable sound processors,1 yet it is full of advanced hearing technologies designed to help your child hear better than ever before.
Choose the color of your child’s Baha Sound Processor for the perfect blend.
Created for those who need additional amplification because of a greater degree of hearing loss – up to 55dB -- the Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Power Sound Processor uses our most advanced, automated and smart technologies to help your child hear better in any situation, including noisy environments like the classroom.
The Baha 5 Power Sound Processor is designed to give you more control over your child’s hearing. It features a volume rocker for easy volume control and an LED indicator light that tells you if the sound processor is working properly. It also has a long battery life, providing up to 160 hours*, so you can have greater peace of mind that your child is hearing well all day.
*Battery life may vary by individual.
Choose the color of your child’s Baha Sound Processor for the perfect blend.
Created for those with a substantial degree of hearing loss—up to 65 dB—the Cochlear™ Baha® 5 SuperPower Sound Processor is the industry’s first head-worn super power bone conduction solution. As the most powerful member of the Baha family of sound processors, it is designed to help those struggling to understand conversations even with power hearing aids.
The Baha 5 SuperPower Sound Processor includes our most advanced technologies, including dual microphones and SmartSound® iQ to help provide your child’s best hearing, especially in noisy environments.
Choose the color of your child’s Baha Sound Processor for the perfect blend.
The Osia System is a brand new hearing implant that uses a powerful Piezo Power™ transducer that expands and contracts to create powerful vibrations to send sound naturally to your inner ear, through bone conduction. The implant is made up of two parts, the Osia® Implant and the Osia® 2 Sound Processor.
The more power a sound processor has, the greater the opportunity your child has to hear more sounds. Additional power capacity can be critical if your child’s hearing loss declines over time, and that’s why the Osia System is designed to help those with a hearing loss up to 55dB SNHL*.
The Osia 2 Sound Processor is designed to sit securely and comfortably against your child’s head so they can wear it at school, during activities or wherever they are during the day. With its durable design it is dust, drop and moisture resistant, the sound processor can even be used in the water with the Aqua+ accessory that easily covers the Osia Sound Processor to make it waterproof down to almost 10 feet.**
The Osia System uses a special Piezo Power transducer that has a component that expands and contracts to create powerful vibrations. Piezoelectricity has been used for years in many products like microphones, high-end speakers and medical equipment, but Cochlear is pioneering its use in hearing implants.
The Baha® 5 and Osia® 2 Sound Processors provide a smart connection to the people and devices your child loves.
Learn more about how your child can achieve better hearing through bone conduction.
Baha Start is our non-surgical solution for children who are too young or not ready for an implant. It features the Baha Softband and Baha Soundarc™ which are designed to provide children under the age of five* with the hearing performance and amplification they need. Both solutions are designed to provide the same hearing benefits and will work with one or two Baha 5 Sound Processors.
The Baha SoundArc is an alternative to the Softband that lets your child hear like never before. It has a modern look that kids will love. It’s lightweight, practical and, like a pair of sunglasses, easy to put on and take off. It fits securely and comfortably in place, so it is great for active kids.
The Baha Softband is a comfortable and easy-to-wear headband designed specifically for babies and toddlers. Unlike other headbands, the Softband uses the Baha SoftWear™ Pad, which reduces peak pressure to give greater comfort and increase the level of sound that transmits to your child’s ear.
Our innovative SmartSound® iQ technology replicates the functions of a normal hearing brain, which may give your child crisper, clearer sound, especially when it’s noisy.¹ This technology allows your child’s sound processor to automatically select the appropriate program based on where your child is and optimize the sound to enhance your child’s hearing in that listening environment.
When using SmartSound iQ in the classroom, Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processors may enhance speech and help your child hear what the teacher says. Then, in the busy cafeteria, they may tune down the background noise so your child can confidently join the conversation.
Our True Wireless™ accessories help your child hear more clearly in challenging situations by sending sound directly to the sound processor. There are no cumbersome neck-worn loops, plus the accessories are easy to use and pair.
Stream speech and music directly to the processor for excellent sound quality in noisy places. Whether in the stroller, in the classroom, on the soccer field or at a birthday party, your child can hear more clearly. The Mini Microphone 2+ can also act as an affordable alternative to an FM system at school.
From a very early age, your child wants to talk on the phone just like mom and dad. This Bluetooth®-enabled wireless technology is available when your child is ready for a smartphone or wants to enjoy music and movies on a mobile device.
Imagine your child enjoying stereo sound that goes from your TV right into the sound processor without having the volume too high for other people in the room. The TV Streamer is perfect for family movie night or when your child is playing a favorite video game.
Life is busy. Some days it’s tough to remember to communicate all the important details. That’s why we incorporated data logging technology into our sound processors. It works by recording minute-by-minute usage information that your child’s audiologist can access.
The information gathered from data logging can help the audiologist understand how your child is using the system. The audiologist can then make any necessary adjustments to help your child hear better. Data logging provides important details of your child's device use in times when you're not there — like daycare and school — giving you added peace of mind.
From a very early age, your child wants to talk on the phone just like mom and dad. Unlike any other bone conduction system, Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Sound Processors are Made for iPhone® Hearing Devices that let your child stream sound, control volume, switch programs and check battery levels directly from iPhone, iPad® or iPod touch.®
Made for iPhone Hearing Devices are designed to provide outstanding sound quality, so your child can enjoy their favorite movies, TV shows, apps, music—even a FaceTime® call from family on the other side of the world—with audio streamed directly to the sound processor. Your child can enjoy every sound, every song, every word—clearer and crisper than ever before.1
The Baha® 5 Smart App lets you personalize your child’s hearing experience. You can quickly and easily:
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The Cochlear Osia 2 Sound Processor is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The Cochlear Osia Smart App is pending availability. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
*SNHL means sensorineural hearing level.
**The Osia 2 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is water resistant to level IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529 when used with LR44 alkaline or nickel metal hydride disposable batteries. Refer to the relevant User Guide for more information. The Osia 2 Aqua+ accessory may not be available in all markets and is subject to regulatory approval and product availability.
