Watch This Touching Video of a 3 Month Old Hearing His Parents for the Very First Time

We’re really going to get you in the feels today. You know how new parents get all excited over the tiniest (and biggest) things their babies do? Yawns, laughs, and first words can all have the same fuzzy effect.

If you put yourself in a baby’s place, experiencing and discovering life as newbie has to be scary, confusing, fun, and fuzzy too. That’s what we see in this video of a baby boy who hears his parents’ voices for the first time.

Seated in his mother’s lap is Archer, a tot who was born with severe to profound hearing loss. This video was taken last September when he was just three months old and getting his first hearing aid. According to Good Housekeeping, his parents became concerned when they noticed he didn’t respond to loud noises.

His older sister also has hearing loss and wears hearing aids. Prior to this moment, Archer had never heard the voices of his family. As the hearing aid is quickly mounted to his ear, he becomes upset, red, and not in the mood to fool around.

But his demeanor soon changes when his mother calls his name. His adorable frown gradually changes into a stunned “What just happened?” look and finally, a gummy smile. It’s too much. In just a few seconds, you’ll be choked up.

His cute face says it all, and when you’re finished peeling those onions, just take a minute to think about how it must’ve have felt for him to finally hear his mom and dad. We get it, Archer. We totally get it.

Pediatric hearing loss affects a small percentage of babies, but physicians state that early detection can make a difference in language development and speech. As seen with Archer, babies as young as three months old are candidates for hearing prosthetics.

It’s recommended that newborns receive hearing screening tests within the first three months of birth and by the time they are six months of age. Although hearing impairment is typically detected by parents first, routine medical testing can identify any issues as well.

Testing also helps to determine if the condition is temporary or permanent. And, as mentioned before, support is available early for children with all levels of hearing loss.

When Archer gets older, it’s possible that he’ll receive cochlear implants, which will enhance his ability to hear sounds and speech. Judging by his sweet face, he’s already quite happy and healthy, and it will be up to his parents whether or not he gets implant surgery.

Get caught up in the joy of Archer’s experience by clicking on the video below, and don’t hesitate to share your emotions along with his mom and dad. We can only imagine what it feels like for him to hear his mama’s voice for the first time.

Did your heart melt just a little bit when watching this baby? What do you think of his sweet reaction? Can you think of a time when your baby showed emotion like this?