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Homemade Sound Solutions for Baby Sleep Safety

Homemade Sound Solutions for Baby Sleep Safety

Learn how to vet homemade sound options for infants with crib-distance measurements, safe dBA/dBC limits, and spectral checks to avoid harmful peaks.

Learn how to vet homemade sound options for infants with crib-distance measurements, safe dBA/dBC limits, and spectral checks to avoid harmful peaks.

29th Nov•

A. K.Arman Keskin

Awake Time Sound Machines: Boost Baby Development Safely

Awake Time Sound Machines: Boost Baby Development Safely

Use sound machines during play to support development safely: aim 40-45 dBA at crib distance, choose modulated nature sounds, and avoid harsh peaks.

Use sound machines during play to support development safely: aim 40-45 dBA at crib distance, choose modulated nature sounds, and avoid harsh peaks.

21st Nov•

A. K.Arman Keskin

Exhausted Caregiver Sound Machine Safety: Avoid Critical Errors

Exhausted Caregiver Sound Machine Safety: Avoid Critical Errors

Use a simple 3-step protocol to place, set, and run sound machines safely: 6.5-ft distance, 40–45 dBA, and consistent pink noise to protect sleep and hearing.

Use a simple 3-step protocol to place, set, and run sound machines safely: 6.5-ft distance, 40–45 dBA, and consistent pink noise to protect sleep and hearing.

18th Nov•

M. O.Maya Okafor

Sound Machine Safety: Target Decibels for Baby Sleep

Sound Machine Safety: Target Decibels for Baby Sleep

Measure at crib distance, aim 30-40 dBA in quiet rooms and 40-50 dBA for masking, never exceed 50 dBA; favor smooth, non-looping noise and smart placement.

Measure at crib distance, aim 30-40 dBA in quiet rooms and 40-50 dBA for masking, never exceed 50 dBA; favor smooth, non-looping noise and smart placement.

9th Nov•

A. K.Arman Keskin

Baby Sound Machine Cleaning: Prevent Mold (Essential Guide)

Baby Sound Machine Cleaning: Prevent Mold (Essential Guide)

Prevent mold and protect infant airways with a quick 4-step routine that keeps sound machines clean, humidity in check, and noise at safe levels.

Prevent mold and protect infant airways with a quick 4-step routine that keeps sound machines clean, humidity in check, and noise at safe levels.

6th Nov•

N. A.Noor Al-Masri

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Fundamentals: Science, Sound Types & Safety

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Fundamentals: Science, Sound Types & Safety

Core understanding of baby sound machines, including how white noise works, differences between noise colors, and safe usage guidelines.

Picks by Age & Special Needs

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Picks by Age & Special Needs

Recommendations and advice tailored to newborns, toddlers, and babies with specific sleep challenges (colic, reflux, sensory), plus age-based usage guidance.

Travel & Room Setup

14 articles

Travel & Room Setup

Solutions based on where and how you use sound machines—portable vs stationary, best for travel, and co-sleeping/shared room arrangements.

Features & Technology (Nightlights, Bluetooth, Fan vs Digital)

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Features & Technology (Nightlights, Bluetooth, Fan vs Digital)

Feature- and tech-focused evaluations, including nightlight performance, Bluetooth capability, app ecosystems, and comparisons of real-fan vs digital sound generators.