The Pros and Cons of White Noise On Babies

Pros:

• Some babies tend to fall asleep faster with white noise in the background
• White noise helps drown out household noises during nap times
• It helps newborn babies to relax by producing a sound mimicking their mother's heartbeat

Cons:

• White noise doesn't work on all babies, it can also prevent them from sleeping
• Newborns can become "addicted" to white noise and have trouble sleeping without it
• The volume may exceed the baby's recommended noise limits