How does white noise help your baby sleep?
What is white noise?
White noise is defined as a sound containing all frequencies within the range of human hearing at equal intensity.
How does white noise help your baby sleep?
A white noise machine can be a great solution when your baby is fussy, crying, or overtired. The sound of white noise is soothing, especially for newborns, as it mimics the familiar environment they were used to in the womb. For an extra womb-like experience, some baby sleep soothers combine white noise with a mother’s heartbeat—this is comforting and familiar for young babies and can help with their transition from womb to world, often called the 4th trimester.
White noise is also effective at masking disruptive background noises, such as a ringing doorbell or barking dog, which could otherwise wake your baby. It also helps fill the silence, which may feel unfamiliar to newborns, as they have been used to hearing constant womb sounds and external noises from around 18 weeks in utero.
What type of white noise is best for baby sleep?
For the best results, we recommend using a white noise machine that offers a variety of sounds so you can find what works best for your baby. Look for a sleep soother that provides continuous, low-pitched, monotonous sounds such as rainfall or the hum of a hair dryer.
Avoid white noise machines that include intermittent sounds, like ocean waves or birds chirping, as these sounds fade in and out and may disrupt your baby’s sleep cycle.
The Ewan Deluxe Sleep Soother offers a mix of ten white and pink noise sounds, all combined with a mother's heartbeat. These sounds have been tested and trusted by over 2 million families, making Ewan a proven sleep aid for babies.
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How to use white noise with my baby?
To introduce white noise, incorporate it into your baby’s bedtime and nap routines. Be mindful of the volume—playing sounds too loudly can harm your baby’s delicate hearing. Experts, including the AAP, recommend keeping white noise machines at a maximum of 60 decibels (dB) and placing them at least 3 feet (about 1 meter) away from your baby.
Start playing white noise toward the end of your baby’s feeding time—over time, they will associate the sound with sleep. Many babies naturally outgrow the need for white noise between 12-18 months, but you can continue using it as long as needed.
What is pink noise?
Pink noise is similar to white noise but has a lower, deeper frequency. Unlike white noise, which presents all frequencies equally, pink noise emphasizes lower frequencies while reducing higher frequencies. Many people find pink noise more soothing, as it closely resembles the sounds a baby hears in the womb. An example of pink noise would be womb recordings.
Which white noise machine will work best for my baby?
The most effective white noise machines offer a combination of white and pink noise to provide a range of calming sounds, including those low-frequency tones that mimic the womb.
Check out our multi-award-winning sleep soother, the Ewan Dream Sheep Deluxe. This device features a variety of white and pink noise sounds, all combined with a mother’s resting heartbeat for an authentic womb-like experience. Plus, Ewan Deluxe includes a built-in cry sensor, automatically activating soothing sounds when your baby stirs during the night. The gentle red nightlight also provides a calming environment to encourage restful sleep.
