The signs of deafness in newborns are categorized into two types: when awake and when asleep. 1. When awake: When awake, newborns will show sudden shaking of the whole body and tightly closed eyelids in response to sudden noises. If the newborn does not show these symptoms, it may be a sign of deafness. 2. Sleeping: When the newborn is sleeping, he or she will be awakened by sudden noises and will cry. If the newborn is indifferent to the soft sounds around him or cannot be awakened by the noisy sounds around him, and cannot respond to the sounds around him in time, it may be a sign of deafness. Parents are reminded that newborn hearing screening facilitates early detection, diagnosis and intervention of congenital hearing loss. If your newborn shows any of the above symptoms, it is important to undergo hearing screening promptly in order to improve the symptoms of deafness in your newborn and to improve the quality of life in the future.