![]() ![]() To be sure you’re below the 50 decibel level, use a free app like the Center for Disease Control’s NIOSH Sound Level Meter, which allows you to measure noise levels using your phone. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends using a machine that's no louder than 50 decibels, so you’ll want to place the sound machine at least 7 feet away from baby’s crib and use a low volume setting. A 2014 study in the journal Pediatrics found that certain sound machines geared towards infants can be as loud as 85 decibels when placed a foot away from babies - which can damage hearing even in the short-term. “Some prior studies have shown that sound machines can, if used improperly, have a negative effect on hearing and, therefore, speech development,” Dr. Sound machines are great for helping baby sleep, but you also want to make sure you aren’t damaging your little one’s ears.
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