Baby's Sleep
Good sleep is essential for infant brain development, growth and immune function, yet many parents find settling a baby to sleep one of the most challenging aspects of early parenthood. This collection covers products designed to support healthy sleep habits in babies and young children, including white noise machines, sleep aids, swaddles, sleep sacks and gentle herbal supplements formulated for infants. All products are selected with infant safety as the primary consideration.
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Supporting Healthy Sleep Habits from the Start
Newborns sleep up to 17 hours a day but in short cycles, which is why the early weeks feel so exhausting for parents. As babies develop, their circadian rhythms mature and sleep consolidates into longer stretches. Supporting this process with consistent sleep cues — such as a predictable bedtime routine, a dark room and white noise — helps babies learn to associate these signals with sleep. Products that create a calm, consistent sleep environment can make a meaningful difference to how quickly and reliably a baby settles.
White Noise for Baby Sleep
White noise mimics the sounds babies heard in the womb, which were surprisingly loud — roughly equivalent to a vacuum cleaner. Research shows that white noise can reduce the time it takes babies to fall asleep and help them stay asleep through household noise. Safe white noise levels for infants are below 50 decibels at the distance of the cot. Dedicated white noise machines are preferable to phone apps as they maintain consistent volume and do not require a phone to remain on.
Common Questions
Is it safe to use white noise for babies every night?Yes, when used at a safe volume (below 50dB at cot distance) and positioned away from the baby's head. There is no evidence that consistent white noise use causes hearing damage at safe levels. Many families use white noise throughout the first year and beyond without issue. Gradually reducing volume over time can help babies transition to sleeping without it if desired.
Are herbal sleep supplements safe for babies?Some herbal products marketed for infant sleep contain chamomile, lemon balm or passionflower. These are generally considered low-risk in small amounts, but evidence for their efficacy in infants is limited. Always check the age recommendation on any supplement before giving it to a baby, and consult your Plunket nurse or GP if you have concerns about your baby's sleep patterns.
