It may sound counterintuitive, but the right kind of noise in your baby’s nursery can actually be beneficial. White noise can help babies fall asleep. It can also help them stay asleep—because the last thing you need is a barking dog, ringing phone or parade of sirens waking the tiny little human you just spent that last forty-five minutes soothing to sleep. And with consistent use, a white noise machine will be a cue to your child that it’s time for a long, restful snooze.
