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20-month old baby girl born deaf to hear for first time

A 20-month-old baby girl, who was born deaf, will hear for the first time today following cochlear implant surgery. Amelie Rings' implants will be turned on today, allowing the tot from North Wales to initially hear a whisper.

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20-month-old girl born deaf to hear for first time

A 20-month-old baby girl, who was born deaf, will hear for the first time today following cochlear implant surgery. Amelie Rings' implants will be turned on today, allowing the tot from North Wales to initially hear a whisper.

Amelie Ring will hear for the first time today with the aid of cochlear implants. Credit: ITV Wales

As the weeks go on, the implants will be altered and the sounds will gradually get louder.

Amelie's mum Vicky told News North Wales: "It is going to be emotional. It will also be interesting to see how she reacts. She might cry, laugh or smile – I just hope she likes it.”

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