Ponto can help children too

Early identification of a hearing loss and providing early access to sound is vital for a child's language development. The age at which children can receive a bone anchored implant varies from person to person. But with the Ponto Softband, children with  conductive/mixed hearing loss or  single-sided deafness can benefit from Ponto sound processors - regardless of age. Recognizing that their needs, preferences and lifestyles differ from those of adult users, Ponto offers a number of dedicated solutions for children, parents and caregivers.

What makes Ponto so child friendly?

Since children have different needs than adults, Ponto offers dedicated solutions to match their specific needs. Our full range of solutions are specifically designed to help children lead happy, active lives.

	The Ponto Softband For children with hearing loss, early stimulation of the cochlea is essential for the development of language skills. The Ponto Softband supports early stimulation by enabling even the youngest child to wear a sound processor. This easily adjustable softband also offers an opportunity to evaluate the benefits of the sound processor prior to having an implant placed.
	Adapting to children´s needs Ponto offers dedicated solutions for children, parents and caregivers. For example, the program push button and volume control can be fully deactivated, and special programs can be added to meet the child’s ever evolving needs. Also Ponto has a tamper-proof battery door that prevents children from accessing and possibly ingesting the battery.
	Extra support in school Ponto sound processors are fully compatible with the Oticon Amigo FM system, which supports communication in the classroom. The teacher’s voice is transmitted directly to the sound processor via the Amigo R2BA receiver specifically designed for bone anchored hearing systems. Ponto sound processors are also compatible with an FM receiver from Phonak.
	Higher safety in handling Ponto’s tamper-resistant battery door helps to prevent children from removing and potentially ingesting the battery.
	Stickers make Ponto more personal Ponto stickers are popular not only because they are bright and colourful but because they offer children an opportunity to personalize their hearing device. They are easy to remove and replace as children grow and fashions change.
	Safety line keeps Ponto in place The Ponto safety line prevents the sound processor from hitting the floor if it should accidentally become disconnected.