A pediatric cochlear implant is a device designed for children experiencing severe hearing loss. It operates on the same fundamental principles as cochlear implants used in adults. This device can be safely applied to children who are deaf or suffer from severe hearing impairment. As of December 2019, hundreds of thousands of cochlear implants have been implanted worldwide. In the United States alone, according to FDA data for 2019, approximately 118,100 adults and 65,000 children benefited from these devices. Initially approved by the FDA in 1980, cochlear implants have been used in children younger than 12 months since 2000. Research indicates that children who receive a cochlear implant before 12 months of age and subsequently undergo intensive therapy are able to hear, understand sounds and music, and develop speaking skills better than their peers who receive implants at an older age. Furthermore, studies show that suitable children who receive a cochlear implant before 18 months of age develop language skills comparable to normally hearing peers.