brain development

White Noise: What we know about hearing and language development

White Noise: What we know about hearing and language development

There's been a lot of "noise" about whether white noise machines cause changes in the brain that lead to communication/language delays and learning disabilities. Let's break down what we know, and what we don't know.

White Noise: What is it good for?

White Noise: What is it good for?

Finding ways of getting more sleep may be top of mind for you. It was for me too when my kids were babies. And it’s one of, if not the, main concerns parents have in the first three years of their baby’s life.

One popular strategy for trying to meet the goal of easier sleep with an infant is using a white noise machine. But does it work? And are there risks?