The Science of White Noise — Why Babies Sleep Better with Gentle Sound

We’ve all been there — tiptoeing around the house like ninjas, holding our breath just to keep baby asleep. But the moment the kettle clicks or the floorboard creaks… boom. Awake.

Here’s the thing — babies actually love a bit of background noise. In fact, silence can feel quite strange to them. Think about it: for nine whole months, your baby was cocooned in the womb, surrounded by the gentle whoosh of blood flow and the steady rhythm of a heartbeat. That’s not exactly silent, is it?

White noise mimics those familiar, comforting sounds. It creates a consistent auditory backdrop that helps drown out sudden noises — the doorbell, a barking dog, or the neighbour’s telly turned up a bit too loud. Science backs it up too: studies show that consistent sounds can help babies fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

That’s where something like the Moonaboo White Noise Teddy steps in. It’s not just adorable (though it absolutely is); it brings calm to chaos with gentle, soothing sounds designed to help babies settle naturally.

The key here is gentle consistency. White noise doesn’t startle — it smooths over the sensory bumps of the world. Over time, babies begin to associate the sound with sleep, which makes bedtime that little bit easier for everyone.

So next time your little one’s fighting a nap, pop on that soft hum. You might just find that your baby — and maybe even you — drifts off into the sweetest of snoozes.