We can all use a little extra help when it comes to caring for a newborn in the family. And nothing is more helpful than a good night’s sleep, for both babies and parents. To that end, a baby sound machine is always a good aid. But how about a sound machine that also trains your baby to have better sleep habits (and saves everyone in the family from sleepless nights)?
The Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine may just be the answer to every sleep-deprived parent or grandparent’s prayers. This handy device can do everything from telling bedtime stories to creating light and music routines that help newborns settle into restful sleep patterns. And at its current discount, you can have it all at a price that’s more than worth the countless hours you’d otherwise spend awake at night.
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine, $59.99 (15% off)
The Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine comes in a smooth, streamlined design that doesn’t take up much space on a bedside table. The machine features a light that you can activate and adjust with a single press or by using the accompanying Hatch app, which you can also use to control the light’s colors and intensity, from an up-and-at-’em bright white light to a more soothing violet or blue light for late at night. And then there’s the sound library, which includes 16 sounds, including white noise, ocean sounds, rain, wind and more. As with the light, you can control the speaker volume on the app or on the Sound Machine, or choose different sound profiles on the app.
But the real beauty of the Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine is its ability to create different programs that combine sounds and lighting, and schedule them for specific times of day. For instance, you might want to create a “wake up” program that ramps up at a certain time and features a brighter light and louder sound, and a “wind down” program that features a softer, more soothing sound and dimmer lighting. You can pre-program specific settings and run them through the app, or just press down on the top of the Sound Machine to toggle between each program.
Because the machine is app-controlled, you can program and run it from anywhere. And for even more sound options, you can subscribe to Hatch+, which gives you access to tons of songs, stories and other sounds that can help ease your child into dreamland. (The machine comes with a free trial of Hatch+ so you can try it before subscribing.)
All in all, the Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine is a great tool to help your baby get adjusted to regular sleeping and waking patterns — “a lifesaver for creating a calming bedtime routine,” as one Amazon reviewer puts it. It’s so good at its job, in fact, that we daresay it’s also an excellent device to help adults sleep as well!
