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Many people use white noise machines to help them get good sleep, but it's important for it not to get too loud. PonyWang via Getty Images People of all ages, from newborns to older adults, rely on ...

Despite the term “sleep like a baby,” newborns are not good sleepers. They typically must eat every couple of hours, at least at first; they poop in their diapers, which is uncomfortable for them and ...

Among emerging trends to improve sleep is the idea to generate neutral noise as a way to drown out distracting noises or fill gaps in the silence. For some, too much silence can be just as disturbing ...

Data shows extended noise exposure damages auditory and cognitive development. A new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine analyzed existing data about sound levels of white noise machines and ...

A white noise machine that is the top-selling sound therapy product on Amazon is winning over tired parents, who have described it as a “miracle” buy. The Dreamegg Sound Machine for Sleeping and ...

A dad-of-two from the U.K. got the wrong end of the stick when he was trying to put his 1-year-old down for a nap. Joe, who asked for his last name not to be published, was informed by his wife, Alice ...

As a mum of two who has spent most of parenthood in a sleep-deprived haze, I know it’s tough for your bub — and you — to get a good night’s sleep. Throw in night feeds, developmental leaps, sleep ...

WHICH BABY SOOTHER IS BEST? Lulling a baby to sleep isn’t a matter of making the room dark and quiet. Believe it or not, a moderate amount of familiar noise is more effective at carrying your baby ...

Regardless of how you get your baby to sleep, remember to follow the sleep safety guidelines. For example, the CDC says that a safe sleep setup uses a firm, flat surface with no soft items and ...