In the first few months after birth, an infant's hearing is

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An infant's hearing is adequate at birth, but it may be muffled by the amniotic fluid left in the ears. It takes a few months for the fluid to drain, and for the infant's hearing to fully develop. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because an infant's hearing starts functioning from birth. Option B is incorrect because an infant can hear sounds in a normal range, not just very loud ones. Option D is incorrect because an infant's hearing is not better than an adult's.

In the First Few Months After Birth, an Infant's Hearing