Imagine this: Your baby in sweet slumber throughout the night and your precious angel smiling at you as soon as she opens her eyes in the morning. It's like a dream, isn't it? Unfortunately, this is not always the case for many parents.
Sleep can be elusive for the baby and the parent especially in the first few months because your little one will wake up to feed. That's why well-meaning relatives and friends always say, "Sleep when the baby sleeps."
But what happens when sleep is so elusive, you wonder if you'll ever have at least 6 hours of sleep again? In this case, you'll be willing to try anything to calm down your baby so you can both get that precious shut-eye.
One of the things worth giving a shot is a white noise machine. Below, we've listed 7 of the best white-noise machine brands in the Philippines.
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What is a white noise machine?
You know how back in the day you get this white screen with these little white dots when the TV station goes off at the end of the night? The accompanying sound you get there is white noise.
Not all of you may know this, so to put it simply, white noise is what's also referred to as 'static.' Sleep Foundation explains that to produce this sound, "every frequency the human ear can hear is played in a random order at the same amplitude." This then produces that "shh" sound or the static you hear.
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So why is this helpful in getting your baby to sleep? This low-level noise can help create a relaxing ambiance for your little one. Some say it mimics the sound in the mother's womb as well that's why it lulls your baby to sleep.
Here are some precautions in using a white noise machine:
- Raising Children recommends placing the machine well away from the baby's ears.
- It is also recommended that the volume should be kept low to protect their hearing.
- If you think your baby is becoming too dependent on the white noise machine to sleep, take a break from using it every once in a while.
What to look for in a white noise machine brand in the Philippines
Now that you know how to use a white noise machine safely, you can start shopping for it. Here are some parameters to guide you:
- types of sounds played - Some white noise machines also come with lullabies and other ambient noises
- timer function - This can be helpful so you don't have to worry about unplugging it. This also saves electricity.
- other features - Does it come with a nightlight? Some also have auto memory functions. Getting one packed with features can also save you money.
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Top 7 white noise machine brands in the Philippines
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WHITE NOISE SOUND MACHINE BY DREAMEGG
For less than P2,000, you can get a white noise sound machine and a night light in one. This one from Dreamegg is lightweight and compact. You can bring it anywhere with you. It's also rechargeable via USB so you don't have to worry about the electric bill.
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- 7 white noise sonds
- 7 fan sounds
- 7 nature sounds like forest, ocean, stream, crickets, etc.
- timer function
- other features
- price
HOMEDICS MY BABY DEEP SLEEP SOUND SPA
We like the term 'sound spa'. It instantly brings to mind a relaxing retreat and a tranquil space, which is an accurate name for this white noise machine.
It has six calming sounds including three patented white noise programs. Easily adjust the volume controls to make it safe for the baby's hearing through the buttons on top of the machine. It's a breeze to operate.
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- 3 scientifically engineered white noise
- 3 soothing SoundSoothe
- timer function
- auto-off timer: 30, 60, 90 minutes
- other features
- can use 4 AAA batteries, which means it's portable
- can also be powered by an AC adapter
- price
LETSFIT WHITE NOISE MACHINE
The next one on our list of the best white noise machine brands in the Philippines looks like it belongs in a contemporary home. It blends well with your other techie gadgets at home with its minimalist design and sleek black or white outer colors. It also has a total of 14 soundtracks so you have plenty to choose from.
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- 14 soundtracks including 3 white noise, 3 lullabies, 3 fan sounds, and 5 nature sounds
- timer function
- timer and memory function
- other features
- has adjustable night light
- price
HATCH BABY REST SOUND MACHINE
Unlike the other brands on this list of the best white noise machine brands in the Philippines, this one from Hatch is operated from an app that you'll download on your phone.
For tech-savvy parents, this is helpful because you only need your mobile phone to set its light, sounds, and timer. It allows parents to customize the color, brightness, sound, and volume level of the white noise machine all through its app.
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- timer function
- other features
- has a time-to-rise alert for sleep training
- customizable night light
- price
OXOQO White Noise Machine
This is one of the cheapest white noise machine brands in the Philippines. It's simple, compact, and portable. And yet, it does the job with nine soothing natural sounds including--you guessed it--white noise.
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- 9 soothing sounds including white noise, birdsong, cricket, and more
- timer function
- 15-, 30-, and 60-minute intervals
- other features
- 36 hours continuous use for a full charge
- price
LOMG OWL WHITE NOISE MACHINE BABY SOOTHER
We can't get over how cute this white noise machine is. With its owl design, this portable machine comes with 12 soothing sounds to help you create the perfect sleeping environment for your little one. That's not even the best part because it is only P361.26. What a steal!
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- 2 soothing sounds
- 10 lullabies
- timer function
- other features
- owl design
- can be hung on the stroller or placed on a table top
- price
ORIA WHITE NOISE MACHINE
We're still on the sub-P1,000 level because this machine retails for a just bit over P900. With 24 high-quality relaxing sounds, it has one of the most white noise sound combinations. It also has a night light with adjustable brightness.
What we love about it
- types of sounds played
- timer function
- 30, 60, 90 auto-off timer function
- other features
- night light
- adjustable brightness
- price
