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White noise for babies

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Why it soothes babies · How to use it safely · Timing & timers · Try it free

Why it works: the womb was loud - a constant, rushing hush. Steady white noise recreates that familiar sound, which is why a vacuum or hairdryer can settle a crying baby almost instantly.

Why white noise soothes babies

Newborns aren't used to silence, so a quiet nursery can leave them unsettled. A steady white-noise hush resembles the womb and masks the household sounds - doorbells, siblings, TV - that cut naps short.

How to use it safely

Keep the volume moderate

Not louder than needed. A common guideline is to keep it around the level of a soft shower.

Place it at a distance

Across the room, not right next to the crib.

Don't run it louder to cover crying

Comfort, not volume, is the goal - and check with your pediatrician if unsure.

Timing and timers

Many parents use it for naps and night sleep. Noizim's fade-out timer lets you set a duration that suits your routine, or leave it low through the night at a safe distance.

Try white noise free

White noise and a fade timer are free in Noizim - a gentle way to help little ones settle.

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Frequently asked

It recreates the constant whooshing sound of the womb, which feels familiar, and it masks household sounds that would otherwise wake them.

Moderate - around the level of a soft shower - and placed at a distance from the crib, never louder than needed.

Many parents use a timer or leave it low through naps and night sleep. Follow your pediatrician's guidance.