Optimal White Noise for Baby Sleep

Place white noise across the room from your baby's crib, not directly next

to their head. The sweet spot is six to eight feet away at about 50 decibels,

roughly the sound of a gentle shower. This distance protects tiny ears while still masking sudden

household noises that startle babies awake. Consistent, steady sound works

better than loud volume because it creates a predictable audio blanket your baby's brain can

relax into. Most parents make the mistake of putting the machine right beside the crib

or cranking it up too high, thinking louder equals better sleep. But babies need

gentle, distant sound that mimics the womb, not a rock concert. Keep it low,