Little boy lights up the moment hearing aids turn on for 1st time

Friday, June 17, 2016
PRINCETON, N.J. -- A 2-year-old boy in Princeton, New Jersey, had a priceless reaction when his hearing aids were turned on for the first time.

Little Kaiden was recently diagnosed with progressive hearing loss.
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His mom, Caitlin Orantes, posted video of the beautiful moment he got his hearing back.

Mom writes: "He's soooo happy and excited to finally be able to hear his own voice and mine! #GodIsGood."

She says Kaiden is a possible candidate for cochlear implants in the future. But for now, he can hear and they are happy!
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