Lectrofan is one of the better ones, can turn it very loud, 10 different white, pink, brown noise and 10 fan noises.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter CyberPixie) Our verdict One of the SNOObear’s most clever features is that it automatically comes on if your child starts crying or there’s noise nearby. I found this to be very effective at helping my baby to resettle, especially during the day. Each is digitally created and designed to mimic a natural environment, so the sounds aren’t too harsh, even if you turn the volume right up. My baby responded best to the straight white noise, but we preferred to hear the summer night sounds playing into our room via the monitor. Like others in this list, it’s portable, but it will fit a little more snugly – and more discreetly – than the plush versions. We have this one. It makes a fan sort of noise. We even take it in our caravan.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user MinnieMousse) Our verdict The lower price means that you don’t get quite as much control over this white noise machine as with other devices – there are only three different noises to choose from, for example, compared to the Dreamegg’s 11. However, once you find a noise you like, chances are you’ll only ever use that one, so this shouldn’t be an issue in practice.

This is a high-tech answer for children’s sleeping woes. The Hatch rest is designed for babies and children, and includes a time-to-rise light that changes colour when it’s time to get up. You can control this – including the colour of the wake-up light – via an app on your smartphone.

4. Best white noise machine for newborns: Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear

On the other hand, while mains-powered white noise machines aren’t as easy to move around, they can be plugged in and left to play all night long without worrying about batteries. Your preference will depend on how you’re planning to use your white noise machine. Where should I place my white noise machine? Personalising your routine is straightforward. I love snuggling down to blue-hued rainfall, it takes my mind off the tinnitus ringing in my ears. There are three fan noises: floor, wall and regular. They’re not notably different from each other, but I appreciate the versatility. I timed the lullaby and music box, and they are both around 90 seconds long. And as many parents will know, that’s much longer than it takes to get through the somewhat repetitive Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when you’re singing it to the best of your ability in the dark for the millionth time! This is understandably more expensive than the other white noise machines on our list because it's a 2-in-1 machine. It's also larger but it can charge your phone while you sleep which we think is a game-changer. We're yet to test this in person, so we'll update this guide once we've been using it for a couple of weeks. What to consider when choosing a white noise machine I think the vacuum, fetal tone and shushing recordings could have been a bit gentler. But I imagine on a low volume, some kids will like them. As for the fan and white noise sounds, these are both good as they are at the deeper end of the spectrum. I personally find deeper white noise more relaxing than bright white noise.

Many parents swear by white noise as an easy way to help their baby fall asleep at bedtime. It can also help them to sleep more reliably throughout the night, as it can make it easier for them to self-settle when they stir. Music note button — Press this to change between musical sounds, from lullabies to rainforest noise and thunderstorms. There are 10 sounds to choose from. Rather than playing artificial white noise, the Prince Lionheart Slumber Bear plays real sounds recorded from a mother’s womb shortly before giving birth. In theory, it’s the exact sound your newborn baby will be used to hearing, and therefore the sound that should help to soothe them most effectively.We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family.

Noisy Velcro needs to be undone to change settings (however the on / off button is easily accessible) White noise sounds similar to hissing and is often likened to the static that comes from an untuned radio or television and the whirring of a fan. What is the difference between pink and white noise? The Grohush white noise machine can be used at home or on the go and boasts the unique feature of emitting sounds that only the baby can hear, making it ideal not only for travel but for use in shared rooms without risk of disturbing other family members.

What age is white noise appropriate for?

Soft toys aren’t recommended in a cot until a baby is at least 12 months old, so Ollie will need to be kept out of reach of your sleeping baby until they reach their first birthday, but it can still be played with during the day. Our favourite features? Just like Ollie the Owl, the Slumber Bear contains a cry sensor that will restart the noise when the baby begins to stir. The noise only plays for five minutes each time, but it will reactivate as many times as needed. It's small and lightweight — We have limited space on our nightstands as they are floating ones and we each have a bouquet of dried flowers on there from our wedding, too. So one of my must-haves with a white noise machine was for it to be small. This one is just four inches wide and it's so light. I can take it from room to room and I could even take it on vacation, but I do have two portable ones for that purpose so I won't need to do that after all. They're brilliant. We had a Lionheart Bear that had a white noise thing in its tummy. It worked really well.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter morethanmeetstheeye) Our verdict