Do we need to be quiet now that my child has cochlear implants?

Many parents and family members wonder if sounds will be too loud for their child when they get a cochlear implant. I wondered the same thing before my own initial activation.
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During grad school, a new cochlear implant recipient asked if he should skip a music concert that was coming up in a few days. My preceptor gave him a smile, "No, you should absolutely go. Submerse yourself in sound and ENJOY it!"
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At an initial activation we take things slowly and cautiously. We create baseline and progressively louder programs. If I turned a program on at a level similar to someone who has had their CI for a few months, it would be like turning on ALL the lights in the middle of the night!
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Have you ever jumped when starting your car and the music blasts since it was on when you turned the car off? Ah!! Another example: it's similar to giving a blind person vision. He/she wouldn't know what red or blue looked like - they would have to learn over time.
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New recipients need time to get used to the new sound input. Everyone reacts differently, has their own threshold and pace for quickly they get used to things.
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In general, sounds are still very soft the first few mapping appointments so no need to be quiet or avoid noisy situations.
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Get ready for a variety of reactions - from smiles and surprise to wonder, fear or clinginess. Not surprising, it's new and different! For children it's something they've never known, but you (as a parent) have the power to make it an enjoyable experience by smiling, celebrating and pointing out what/where sounds are coming from.
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I do give a heads up, they might be tired the first few days. It's like Disneyland for the brain! Parents have reported that their children are often exhausted and take longer naps during this learning period.