There isn’t a much hotter topic for new parents than sleep… and how to get more of it. We tiptoe around the house trying to keep the house as silent as possible so baby will sleep. But if you think about where they’ve come from – that is, the womb – it makes sense that they need noise to drift off to the land of nod.

The womb is noisy. From mum’s heartbeat to the swooshing sound of the amniotic fluid to the muffled chatter of the outside world, babies are accustomed to noise. It’s no wonder babies don’t want a bar of it when we try to create silence at sleeptime.

That’s where the benefits of white noise really come into play. White noise may help block out sharp noises and mimic those comfort sounds your baby is used to. It’s no surprise that at Nodiee we’ve big fans of white noise. If you’re curious about the benefits of white noise for sleep, here’s a few things to think about.

So what exactly is white noise? The term describes a noise that contains all frequencies across the sound spectrum. You’re getting a mixed bag of sound waves that might sound something like static you hear when you’re trying to tune into a television or radio channel.

While people often use the term white noise to describe any background noise, there are actually a few varieties.

Pink noise, for instance, contains a mixture of sound waves that diminish in intensity with each higher octave. It’s a lower pitched sound than white noise and something like the sound of a waterfall. And then there’s brown or red noise, which is deeper again, and closer to the sound of heavy rain or ocean waves.

What’s really interesting is that scientists have done quite a bit of research on the potential benefits of white noise – and yes, sleep has been a focus!

While researchers are still studying exactly how white noise may help you sleep, plenty of parents are embracing white noise to help little ones who love nothing better than all night parties! Here are a few ways white noise may help ease bubs into a blissful slumber.

A more recent 2018 study on collicky babies, also found white noise to be more effective than swinging/swaying in helping to significantly reduce crying and increase sleep duration.

When babies sleep, parents sleep too. But white noise machine benefits aren’t just for bubs and kids. There are plenty of adults who have trouble falling or staying asleep. That’s why we designed the Sleep Assist Smart PRO for babies… and shift workers, adults in noisy households, or anyone who just needs to wind down and sleep easier.

While we started with white noise, the Sleep Assist Smart PRO features a large range of sounds including ocean waves and light rain. You can keep it running all night, or choose the timer option for automatic switch off.

At Nodiee, we’re on a mission to help families sleep soundly. And because we all know that safety is a priority, we also recommend the Raising Children Network’s safety tips – including keeping bub in your room until 6 months of age, always putting them down to sleep on their back, and making sure there aren’t bed coverings or toys in the cot that might cover their face.

Are you keen to help your family sleep better? Then we’re here to help.

Our Sleep Assist Smart PRO is a white noise machine, a night light and lots more… all in one. Prepare to sleep easy.