Why is white noise great for babies?
White noise is a combination of different sounds, that creates a very special sound. The sound is the same at all frequencies and excludes sudden sounds, such as music from the neighbor, a car that starts, or a dog barking. There are no interruptions or sound changes, which is why white nose has such a calming effect on babies. White noise keeps out other sounds and make babies relax, sleep more and sleep better.
The sound of mommy
Babies find peace in white noise. Because they already know the sounds. The gentle and calm sounds remind them of the time in their mother’s womb. The safe humming and hum from their mother’s body – the calm breathing, the heartbeat and the blood moving around in the body. These are all the sounds that creates peace and comfort, when suddenly the baby is in a whole new world filled with new surprising and unknown sounds. White noise sounds like mommy. And it gives peace of mind, when the babies need to stop crying, fall asleep and sleep safely.
There are several types of white noise, and although the sounds sound similar, they are different. Later in the article, you can read more about the colors and characteristics. This will be mentioned in the section about sleeping.
The White Noise Speaker from Moonboon
The White Noise Speaker from Moonboon is not only designed to get babies to sleep better. Ease of use has also been an considered as huge importance. The speaker has a silicone strap, so it can easily be hung up elsewhere, when you need to take the speaker with you.
And with the rechargeable battery, you are not dependent on cables and electricity. Therefore, your baby can have its nap everywhere you go. While your baby is asleep you will be able you use your cellphone, because the speaker is not dependent on you using an app or be connected to your smartphone. In addition, the speaker has a warm and soft light that can be switched on, if your baby might find most peace at night with soft light. Most likely you will be completely tired… In a good way.
10 calming Sleep Sounds from Moonboon
The White Noise Speaker from Moonboon creates a relaxing sound environment that helps your baby find peace and stay asleep. The speaker has 10 soothing sleep sounds, each of which can do something special for your baby. “Listen here”:
The sound of mommy - #1 Mom’s Heartbeat and #2 Womb Sounds
In a new strange world, babies often find peace listening to Moonboon's 2 sleep sounds, reminding them of their mother’s heartbeat and rhythmic breathing.
White noises - #3 TV Static, #4 Boat Motor and #5 Air Conditioner
3 sleep sounds from Moonboon that combine different sounds and moving all frequencies. Try, for example, TV noise, boat engine and air conditioning and see what works best for your baby. All 3 sleep sounds have been developed to create a calm sound environment and exclude other sounds.
Pink noises - #6 Calm Waves, #7 Rustling Leaves and #8 Soft Summer Rain
Just like adults, babies often find peace in nature. The gentle summer rain, the ocean's waves and the pleasant rustling of the trees in the forest. This is what the 3 pink noise sleep sounds from Moonboon sound like.
Brown noises - #9 Thunder and Rain and #10 Crackling Bonfire
In contrast to white and pink noise, brown noise is deeper and raw in its sound, as the sound is at the low end of the spectrum. Moonboon's two brown noise sleep sounds imitate nature's raw sounds of thunder and crackling fires.
The use of White Noise
All children are different. Just as their sleep patterns- and needs. Some sounds will be more soothing to your child than others. So, you need to listen to them find out which sounds is best for your baby.
Listen to the colors
We talk about white, brown, pink and womb noises. The colors enable us to distinguish between the different sounds. All sounds help your baby to relax and get better and more sleep.
Pink Noise
Pink noise has a more calming effect on the nervous system than white noise. Especially, it has a positive effect on the deep sleep. It is the combination of low and high frequencies that also helps your baby to fall asleep faster and easier. Pink noise is characterized by the soothing sounds of nature.
Womb Noise
The heart beating, the soothing breathing and the blood moving around in the body - it is this body hum that the baby has been listening to inside the womb. And these are exactly the sounds that womb noise imitates. Womb noises create a safe and calm feeling with your baby and help providing better and more sleep. The Brown noise sound is raw and deep, compared to pink and white noise, as brown noise primarily consists of lower frequencies. Brown noise can, for example, be the raw sounds of nature such as thunder, heavy rain and waterfalls and is often used to focus and relax.
Listen
Start with the sleep sound you like the best and mount the speaker near your baby. After a short period of time, the sound has a calming and relaxing effect, and your baby will calm. If the sound does not have the desired effect, maybe you can try another of Moonboon’s Sleep Sounds to find the sound that gives your baby peace and calm. Use Moonboon’s white noise, either when your baby is going to sleep and/or during the sleep itself. The soothing sounds help your baby find peace and calm. And during sleep itself, white noise blocks other sounds that are sleep disturbing.
What about volume? Where should it be? Does it work with all children? Learn more about the White Noise Speaker from Moonboon
Does White Noise work with all babies?
For many parents, white noise is a great help for getting their baby to sleep better sleep, but white noise is also an opportunity for a mental break for themselves. However, not all babies relax with white noise. Therefore, try Moonboon's different Sleep Sounds and choose the sound(s) that work best on your baby's sleep. And if, at some point, you no longer want to use white noise, start by turning down the volume. We recommend you doing it over approximately 1-2 weeks, so the transition won’t be abrupted too much.
How loud does the sound need to be?
Moonboon’s White Noise Speaker has 5 sound levels and a maximum volume of 60 decibels. It is recommended that the sound is lower than 60 decibels if the speaker is no further than 30 cm from your baby's ear. The speaker meets the European safety requirements EN 71-1 for toys with mechanical and physical properties.
Where should the speaker be?
Be careful not to startle your baby when you turn on the speaker. It is recommended to play sleep sounds 1-2 meters from where your child is asleep. Moonboon’s White Noise Speaker follows the European safety requirements EN 71-1 for toys with mechanical and physical properties, and the speaker can be used up to 30 cm from your baby's ear.
Is it possible to use white noise with older children?
White noise is not just for babies. Children and adults can also find peace and calm with white noise because of the sound's calming effect.
Good night and sweet dreams with white noise.
Written by Moonboon - 2023
