Parent guides
One question per page. A direct answer first, sources beside it.
Each guide opens with a short answer that stands on its own, states what it does not mean, and gives a procedure you can do tonight. Sources are primary or authoritative. Health-adjacent pages are awaiting review by a pediatric audiologist and say so.
How loud should white noise be for a baby?
Quieter than most machines ship. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises placing an infant sound machine as far from the baby as possible, using the lowest volume that still works, and limiting how long it runs.
Read the answer Parents askHow far should a sound machine be from the crib?
As far as the room allows. The AAP says to place infant sleep machines as far away from the baby as possible, at the lowest effective volume, for a limited time.
Read the answer Parents askIs 50 decibels safe for a baby?
50 dBA is a widely cited reference that traces back to hospital nursery guidance and infant sound-machine research. It is a sensible target for a quiet sleep environment, but no app or device can turn it into a guarantee.
Read the answer Parents askCan I measure my baby’s sound machine with an iPhone?
Yes, as an estimate. Put the iPhone on the empty crib mattress where your baby’s head will be, keep the sound machine where it normally sits, run a 30-second A-weighted average, and record the distance and volume setting.
Read the answer Parents askIs this wedding too loud for my baby?
If you have to ask, act first: move away from the speakers, take breaks somewhere quiet, and put properly fitted infant earmuffs on before the loud part begins. A phone estimate can help you compare the dance floor with the lobby, but it cannot declare a venue safe for a baby..
Read the answer Parents askDo baby sleep apps record audio?
Some can. Any app that asks for microphone permission is technically able to capture audio, and privacy labels do not always make clear whether it is analyzed on the device or sent to a server.
Read the answer