When you think of routine, thoughts of time and place come to mind, but sound should also be included. One of the most important parts of sleep hygiene is routine. It’s a kind of transitional element from the womb to the outside world, providing comfort and stability for the infant’s sound environment.

In fact, it’s been proven that white noise helps a baby sleep longer and better. White noise is especially effective for babies, as it imitates the sensation of being in the womb, which is a noisy place filled with the sound of blood flowing and the mother’s breathing. If you live on a busy street or near other high-noise areas, white noise could be hugely beneficial for your child. With a constant hum, your child will eventually “tune out” the white noise, which will fade into the background and becoming a barrier of sound. Anti-NoiseĪt first it might seem counter-intuitive to have noise in your child’s room, but it helps shield your child from more sporadic noises like talking, the sound of household chores, and anything else that can be going on in a busy household. Adding a white noise machine or using a fan to generate white noise can have myriad beneficial effects on your child’s sleep. It’s hard to get a child to sleep and creating a routine can be an important part of getting your kid to bed. White noise can play a complex role in helping a child maintain healthy sleep hygiene.

Improve Your Child’s Quality of Sleep with White Noise

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