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An Experimenters Guide to White Noise for Babies
The problem - Your baby won't sleep
You arrive home with a new baby who's been inside the womb for 9 months, listening to mommy's breathing and a heartbeat thrumming in her ears. Now we suddenly plop them into a crib where they are expected to sleep, in silence. Something here doesn't make sense. No wonder there are so many searches done on babies who won't sleep.
The solution - White noise
Comfort comes from keeping an environment similar to what baby was used to all those months tucked inside mom's tummy. The little one, far from needing quiet for a good night's sleep, needs noise -- white noise.
Now I'm not outlining a perfect solution for every baby, nor am I saying that white noise alone will solve the problem. But studies indicate it can go a long way to reduce noise distractions, fussiness and colic in infants. You may want to experiment with each of the options below to find what works for you.
Methods - Acoustic
White noise is all around us: fans, motors, the wind outside -- all are obvious examples. However, we want to be able to play our white noise on demand, thus we need a device of some sort. The simplest solution is a fan, but if it's winter time, a blowing fan isn't the perfect thing to use. There are a variety of acoustic noise makers that offer the ability to customize the sound through adjustable vents. These are dedicated devices that do one thing and do it well.
Pros: More "natural" sounding white noise due to physically moving air. Electrical devices never run out of batteries in the middle of the night.
Cons: Can be more costly to purchase. Sound is limited to rushing air noise. Fans will blow things around or could create drafts in baby's room.
Methods - Electronic
There are an almost limitless selection of electronic devices. These play a shorter recorded sound that continually loops and can offer a variety of unique sounds from bubbling brooks to ocean to whale sounds. They usually can be powered with a battery which is good for traveling parents. The
Pros: Variety of sounds available. Adjustable volume. May be good for travel if battery powered.
Cons: Battery powered devices may run out of juice in the middle of the night causing a waking. Sound loops can be distracting if you can hear the spot where they repeat. Small speakers can often be tinny or buzz if of poor quality.
Electronic Recordings and CDs
The latest trend is to offer a electronically recorded version on CDs or downloadable media like MP3s. The immediacy of being able to buy and download on-deman is a great time saver for a desperate parent who needs a solution RIGHT NOW! There are a rich variety of high-quality digital recordings that may soothe and relax your baby. From hair dryers to the inside of an automobile, there is bound to be an option available that will please even the most fussy baby.
Pros: Realistic sounds. Can be looped infinitely. Portable if you have a digital audio player with external speakers.
Cons: Require some type of player and an external sound source, like speakers. May require a dedicated player or multiple plug ins.
My Method - The "optimal" environment
I have experimented will all the variations of sound production devices. Each of the methods above worked to some degree or another.
Our baby's favorite was an electronically downloaded file recording of a clothes dryer played on an iPod looping forever. Computer speakers hidden under the crib allowed the volume to be increased or decreased depending on her needs.
You may find another solution works better, but this was what I term the optimal environment - one you can leave running and forget about while you attend to all the other things that a baby needs.
Conclusion
If you are having trouble with a baby who has trouble getting to sleep, go get your white noise sound source based on the information above and start tonight. Don't expect a miracle or even an immediate success, but you could likely see results quickly as you baby is returned to a sound environment they are familiar with.
Good luck, I'd love to hear your results.
About the Author
Allen Marten is an author, proud father and a big fan of sleeping.
Want to sleep too? Then get a free sleep eBook PDF AND a free white noise MP3! (both available for immediate download) at his new website: http://www.greatbabysleep.com.
More articles and tips on parenting (with hints of humor and sarcasm thrown in) can be read on his blog: Front Range Dad (http://www.frontrangedad.com).
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