There is no strict rule, as every child is different. Many parents choose to continue using a baby white noise machine well into the toddler years, as the consistent sound helps create a familiar sleep cue. However, if you wish to phase it out, some experts suggest you can start gradually lowering the volume and eventually the duration once your child is consistently self-soothing or around 18 months to 2 years old.

For safety and optimal hearing development, the volume of a white noise machine should be kept low. It is recommended to keep the volume at 50 decibels (dBA) or lower and position the machine at least 7 feet (2 metres) away from your baby's head. For context, 50 dBA is about the loudness of a quiet conversation. The Love To Dream Sleep Machine offers 16 adjustable volume levels, giving you precise control to ensure safe usage. Please note if using bluetooth, the volume control will be controlled by your alternative device and it is recommended to adjust accordingly.

Yes! Thanks to the Bluetooth connectivity feature, your sleep machine can easily be used as a high-quality speaker to play your little one's favourite lullabies, stories, songs, and podcasts directly from your phone or tablet. This dual function extends the usefulness of your device well beyond the infant stage and can be a great way to support quiet time as your toddler transitions out of naps.

White noise contains every frequency audible to the human ear in equal amounts, creating a humming sound. It often sounds like a high-pitched ‘shhh’, as our brain amplifies the higher-pitched region of the noise. White noise is considered soothing for some children and an effective tool for sleep, as it creates a constant background sound that helps to mask other disruptive sounds. People often liken white noise to the static that comes from an untuned radio or television. Learn more about white noise.

Every child is different; some will respond well to white noise while others may not.

Every child is different. Some parents and caregivers choose to wean their baby off white noise by the time they are four years old. However, white noise can be used at any age and some adults also find it useful for sleep. Always make sure to follow safe sleep guidelines and never exceed 50 decibels.