#asktheexperts Hi doctor, my son is 26 months. he's vry scared of sounds . evn if it's from long distance like lorry sound motor bikes sound etc seeing dumper truck he's gtng scared . is it an concern

A. In Small Children Loud noises, like any surprising stimuli, may trigger reactions even in very young infants. For most kids, however, these fears are mild and transient. However, children are just as capable as adults of developing deep-seated phobias that follow them throughout their childhood.