Is white noise safe for babies?
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The short answer · Volume & distance · All-night use · Try it free
The short answer: used sensibly, many parents and pediatricians consider white noise a helpful sleep aid. The key is moderate volume and a safe distance - the same common-sense limits you'd apply to any sound near a baby.
Volume and distance
Keep the volume moderate - a common rule of thumb is no louder than a soft shower - and place the device across the room rather than right beside the crib. Louder is not better; the aim is a gentle, masking hush.
All-night use
Many families run white noise softly through the night. If you'd prefer it not play until morning, a fade-out timer stops it gently once your baby is asleep. When in doubt about your child specifically, ask your pediatrician.
Around the level of a soft shower, no louder.
Across the room, not next to the crib.
Fade it out after your baby settles, or keep it low overnight.
Noizim's white noise and fade-out timer are free - set a gentle duration that suits your routine.
Frequently asked
At a moderate volume and a safe distance, many parents do. Keep it no louder than needed, and check with your pediatrician about your child.
Across the room rather than right beside the crib is a common, sensible guideline.