![]() I recommend to all parents to turn on your child’s sound machine at the very end of your bedtime routine. When Do I Use a Sound Machine For my Baby and How Loud Should It Be? Therefore, making sure the sound you choose is uninterrupted is extremely important, such as the sound of a fan versus the in and out of ocean waves or a heartbeat. Low-pitch sounds are so successful at lulling your baby to sleep because while in utero, the walls of the womb and the amniotic fluid surrounding your baby filtered out high pitched frequencies, leaving them with a soothing, steady rumble. Almost hypnotic like the monotonous sound of fan or a plane engine. On the other hand, low-pitch white noise is boring and continuous. They are meant to get your attention, not to put you to sleep. A bird call or monkey screech from the “jungle” setting would be considered a disturbing high-pitch noise. High-pitch white noise is hissy, piercing, and harsh. There is a big difference between high-pitch and low-pitch white noise, and they have opposite effects on your little one’s sleep. Does it matter which one you choose for your baby to help them sleep? The answer is YES! It actually matters a lot. From light rain to jungle sounds to wind. ![]() Sound machines today come with a plethora of options for white noise. White noise is going to be your (and your baby’s) new best friend.ĭoes It Matter What Kind of White Noise I Use For My Baby? ![]() While your newborn seemed to sleep soundly no matter the type of noise (or lack thereof), now his/her calming reflex has faded and we need to find new, healthy sleep associations to get him/her falling asleep and staying asleep easily. So you could imagine that a quiet room is not necessarily relaxing. In the womb, babies are surrounded by noise as loud as a vacuum cleaner. ![]()
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