https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-738348 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:06:48 +0000 Foodnerd81 738348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twoofeverything: That's sort of hilarious. And frightening. I'm picturing the mailman being afraid to ring the bell during nap time :)</p> <p>Follow up question-- is the Marpac worth the extra money? It seems kind of pricey, wouldn't a basic one do the same, or just, no, it's worth the money? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-738170 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:39:59 +0000 SLR 738170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the marpac too. It's great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-738164 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:37:32 +0000 pl0508 738164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the wind setting </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-738091 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:59:18 +0000 twoofeverything 738091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made the mistake of putting LO's white noise on the heartbeat sound, and now they're hooked. Remember that Edgar Allen Poe story, Telltale Heart? That's what it sounds like in my house anytime the babies are asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737951 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:58:11 +0000 DigAPony 737951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a baby on the outside yet, but for myself, I love rain storm &amp; thunder sounds! I have an app on my iPad and use it every night. Can't sleep without it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737843 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:56:40 +0000 plantains 737843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Plain white noise, marpac dohm is amazing, we live in NYC and it does a great job blocking out the sounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737836 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:54:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 737836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Huh- I always pictured the sounds kind being better but everyone seems to prefer the plain white noise! Good to know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737830 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:53:04 +0000 Rubies 737830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like plain white noise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737508 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:43:10 +0000 NovBaby1112 737508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we used plain white noise or "rain" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737493 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:38:43 +0000 looch 737493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like plain white noise. I can't relax when it's ocean sounds, I anticipate the next sound.</p> <p>We have a marpac, I got it at bed bath and beyond. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737491 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:38:23 +0000 hilsy85 737491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Plain white noise/static! I think it covers up other noises the best. We have the marpac dohm and like it a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737489 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:37:53 +0000 winniebee 737489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the mybaby soundspa one and love it. We play ocean sounds for LO all night and naps. He sleeps pretty well so I assume he likes it!</p> <p>ETA - it's not rolling ocean waves - there isn't much differentiation between each wave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sound-machines-white-noise-or-actual-sounds#post-737482 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:36:57 +0000 Foodnerd81 737482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of sound machine do you have? Do you think the plain white noise or the actual sounds, like rain forest, ocean waves, etc, are better for baby? We live in the city, so some noise from outside is inevitable, plus our dog occasionally will bark kind of loud (not often, but could be jarring when it happens). </p> <p>If you have one you love, please recommend it specifically! I know I want something I can have running all night, not a timed thing, given the random city noises and early morning barking fits from our neighbor's dog! </p>