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When can your baby hear you in the womb?
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18+ weeks: Baby begins to hear around 18 weeks. Best wishes!
Answered 11/9/2014
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@ 18 weeks: the baby can here in the womb.
Answered 11/5/2014
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About 16 weeks: Your baby should have fully developed ears in place by 16 weeks. I would assume that at that point your baby should be hearing some, although likely basic, sounds at this point. It’s never too early to start talking to your baby, either way it is a great bonding opportunity.
Answered 8/20/2014
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