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Guides for tired parents
Short, sourced, honest. What the sound research says, what the paediatric guidance is, and what actually works at 3 a.m.
- routines3 min read
Should Baby Sleep Sounds Play All Night or on a Timer?
All night or on a timer? When each works, why a hard stop wakes babies, what a fade-out does, and the settings most parents end up with by age.
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White Noise vs Pink Noise vs Brown Noise for Babies
White noise vs pink noise vs brown noise for baby sleep: what each sounds like, what the frequency colours mean, and which one to try first for a newborn.
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When to Stop White Noise for Your Baby (and How to Wean It)
When to stop white noise for a baby, what the evidence says about dependence, and a two-week weaning plan that lowers the volume a notch a night.
Read the guide → - safety4 min read
How Loud Should White Noise Be for a Baby? The 50 dB Rule
How loud white noise should be for a baby, in numbers: the AAP's 50 dB and 7-foot guidance, what 50 dB sounds like, and how to check it with your phone.
Read the guide → - newborn3 min read
Why Shushing Calms Babies: The Science of "Shhh"
Why shushing calms babies: the fourth-trimester idea, the 5 S's, how loud and how long to shush, and how to loop your own shush so you can stop.
Read the guide → - newborn3 min read
Newborn Won't Sleep Unless Held? What Actually Helps
Your newborn won't sleep unless held. Why that is normal in the first weeks, what the womb has to do with it, and five things that make the put-down stick.
Read the guide → - routines3 min read
The 4-Month Sleep Regression: What Changes and How Sound Helps
The 4-month sleep regression explained: why sleep cycles change for good, why babies wake every 45 minutes, and how steady sound bridges the gaps.
Read the guide → - setup3 min read
Can I Use My Phone as a Baby Sound Machine? Yes — Here's How
Using your phone as a baby sound machine: placement, volume, battery, what to do about calls and notifications, and the one Android setting that stops playback.
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