![]() There are many different types of white noise machines on the market! A few of my favorites include the Hatch (which can also function as a toddler clock), Lectrofan, and the Dreamegg (which has battery backup!). ![]() What kind of white noise machine should I use? White noise is also something easily replicable while traveling or sleeping in new places- a wonderful way to provide some consistency and familiarity for your little one. Turning on a white noise machine can also be a great cue that sleep is coming! Babies and young children thrive off of predictability and routine, having white noise come on at every sleep situation can be helpful. Providing them with that familiarity can be a great tool during sleep times, and to help settle them during a fussy period. White noise can be especially soothing for newborns who were used to living with high volume, constant noise while in the womb. White noise prevents this abrupt change by creating a constant blanket of protective sound as we sleep.Ī number of studies have shown that white noise can be beneficial for adults sleeping in disruptive situations such as critical care hospital units, and for children and babies. When we are woken up by sounds in our environment (slamming door, dog barking, traffic) we aren’t startled awake due to the loud noise, we are awoken due to the change in the sound consistency. This results in that static “shhhh” type sound we are familiar with. White noise is created when every frequency heard by the human ear is played in random order at the same amplitude. ![]() ![]() Similar to the idea of white light being made up of every visible wavelength, white noise is made up of every audible frequency. The “color” of a noise is determined by the relationship between its frequency and amplitude. Maybe you received a white noise machine as a baby gift, or maybe you had your partner run out and buy one in the middle of the night because someone told you it saved her baby’s sleep…but how does white noise actually work? Should you use it with your baby? When should you stop using it? Let’s dive into some frequently asked questions! What is white noise? ![]()
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