LUMI | Portable White Noise Machine | 16 Sounds | 3 Night Light Levels | Sleep Timer | 20 Hours Battery Life | USB Rechargeable | Baby Sleep Aid | Sleep Sound Machine - White

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White noise machines do have downsides,” says Dr Browning. “They drown out external sounds you do need to hear, for example if you have children who call out in the night, alarms and danger signs. We tend to sleep better when it’s dark and quiet so if your sleep is fine, there’s no real advantage to putting a white noise on to make it better.” Are white noise machines good for babies?

It has 24 different sounds, seven colour options and five levels of brightness depending on what you need it for.

If you’re struggling to sleep because of external noise, sirens, neighbours or dogs barking for example, white noise machines can be really helpful to mask those sounds so they’re not so disruptive,” explains Dr Browning. “They won’t stop you from falling asleep or wake you up in the night.” But white noise machines can effectively mask other sounds, which is handy if you have other children or neighbours that make some noise in the day or night.

For babies, it can be used as a regular white noise machine while for adults it can help to calm anxiety. Jenna recommends that based on advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics: "On top of the usual safety measures, the maximum level of noise from any white noise machine should not exceed 50 decibels and also should be at least 7ft away from the cot." Adjustable Night Light - To help to create the perfect sleeping environment, the LUMI App features a soothing night light with 7 different colours to choose from. The red light is known to encourage melatonin production helping you to wind down, whilst the warm night light is comforting for babies and provides a handy light for night feeds. Another feature they often have is the ability to mimic the sound of the womb - newborns are so used to this sound that without it, their bodies can find it difficult to adjust.Noise machines vary from little portable powerhouses that throw out a handful of fan sounds to complex and expensive wired ‘companions’ that connect to your phone and train you in sleep-related habits, like meditation and mindfulness. As a result, they range greatly in price too. Some are aimed specifically at calming children, with long battery life and baby-proof clips for cots. Others are good for adults, thanks to more sophisticated designs and diverse audio options. There are a number of benefits to using a white noise machine. For example, it acts as a cue to tell your child it’s time for sleep. As part of a napping or bedtime routine, your child will soon learn that once the machine is turned on, it’s time to go to bed.