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Moms today are willing to do pretty much anything in the name of sleep. When someone told me that a sound machine would help my newborn sleep longer stretches I hopped right on the white noise bandwagon and haven’t looked back. Sound machines are a really great sleep cue for our little ones and really do a good job making any external noises that might wake a sleeping baby.
What you may not know is that all white noise is not created equal. It isn’t just a recording of ocean waves or rain sounds. True white noise is is a collection of sounds that have the same audible range and frequency. This is why when you download a free “white noise” app on your iPhone it sounds kind of tinny and almost flat. True white noise has a depth to it and once you know the real stuff you’ll pick out the fake stuff with no problem at all. Many companies will tout that white noise that is made from a real fan is the best.
As it is with all baby gear these days, there are a boatload of choices. Many of the Mrs. Nipple community mamas have tried at least two or three different ones and we don’t want that for you, girl. We took the time to compile our personal experiences with sound machines and are here to deliver the details to you. No time or money wasted, go straight for the best of the best! Wishing you long, cozy, peaceful, uninterrupted nights of zzz’s for you and your whole family.
Here’s the deal: This higher-end sound machine merges the fan-based white noise technology with smart technology. The Snooz offers 10 different volume levels, can be controlled remotely via smartphone. Tone is adjusted with an easy twist of the outer shell.
Rotate from a light fan sound (think table fan) to a deep fan drone (think airplane cabin) and everything in-between.
Price: $79.99
Love it: Real fan based machine. Various volumes and tones. Fully controlled from a smartphone. Portable
Not so much: Most expensive option. Tone cannot be adjusted remotely. Must be plugged in at all times.
What are moms saying?: “I absolutely love my Snooz, I can turn it on with my phone in case we forget to manually.”
Bottomline: If you are willing to shell out a little extra for the bells and whistles while still getting the best of the best sound quality, this is your pick.
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BONUS SOUND MACHINE HACK: Spotify
We’ve all been there. You’re on the go or maybe just got jammed up somewhere and the baby is melting down because it’s naptime. You don’t have your sound machine though! Fear not, mama. If you have Spotify (everyone has Spotify, right?) the white noise options are top notch! Way better than any app we’ve tried and surely better than some YouTube video. Find one that sounds good, put it on repeat. Be sure to put your phone into airplane mode though so your phone doesn’t die!