MY UPDATED Top 10 best baby sound machines – 2019
Following intensive research, I have totally updated my list of the best baby sound machines for this year.
If you are curious (or in a hurry):
This is a very affordable baby sound machine that is very popular with parents. Basically, it plays 2 white noise tracks and 1 surf track and it is really for parents that prefer white noise for their babies and toddlers than natural sounds, such as rainfall and thunder.
The Marpac Hushh has a volume control, a baby safe clip and is powered by a rechargeable battery (it has a USB port as well). Given its small and compact size and the fact that it operates on batteries, it is eminently portable and is perfect for holiday makers and travelers.
It doesn’t have a timer however, so when you switch it on it stays on until you turn it off. You can read my FULL review of this baby sound machine or check out plenty of online customer reviews.
Which Baby Sound Machine is Best?
When your baby won’t sleep, life can become very difficult, very fast. The problem is that there are so many different sound machines on the market that it can take ages to decide which one is best for your family.
This is why my Top 10 list of the best baby sound machines is so useful, because you don’t have to do all the legwork – I have done it for you!
One of the biggest factors I considered, when putting together my Top 10 list of the best baby sound machines for families, was whether or not parents actually liked these sound machines. If they buy them and then return them, then they are not much good for one reason or another.
So my recommendations are heavily based on customer reviews – click on the below links to jump to each short review or compare all ten in my table here.
- Marpac Hushh.
- Lectrofan Jr.
- Munchkin.
- Baby Einstein.
- Homedics myBaby Sound Spa.
- Baby Shusher.
- Skip Hop Soother.
- Cloud b Sleep Sheep.
- Silverflye.
- Big Red Rooster.
A sleep sound machine is a fabulous way to help your little one drift off to sleep, but you can also check out my Sound Machines for Adults, because many people use these for their children as well.
With the baby sound machines you can choose amongst natural soothing sounds and white noise or a mix of the two, as well as a lovely display of the starry night sky on the walls and ceiling of the nursery. Many of these sound machines are portable, so you can take them in the car with you, to the shopping center or on holiday.
So if you are searching for an easy and natural way to help your little one sleep during the day or night, or even to settle down and stop being so upset when you are at the supermarket or in the car, then check out my list of the best baby sound machines for 2017.
My Best Baby Sound Machines for 2017
1. Marpac Hushh
The Marpac Hushh is the baby version of the Marpac DOHM Sound Machine that only plays white noise. This baby sound machine plays two white noise tracks and a surf track, and comes with a volume control, and a baby safe clip.
It comes with a rechargeable battery, and since it is also small and compact, it is perfect for travelers and holiday makers, in the nursery and in the car.
2. Lectrofan Jr
The Lectrofan Jr is the baby version of the Lectrofan for Adults (although many parents us the larger Lectrofan for their children and this one for themselves!). The baby Lectrofan plays 6 white noise and 5 fan sounds, as well as 18 nursery rhymes. it has a volume control and a timer, a shuffle feature and a USB port for charging.
This sound machine is perfect for parents-on-the-go and easily slips into your diaper bag when traveling or just going to the in-laws for the weekend.
3. Munchkin
The Munchkin Sound Machine has lots of features and looks great in the nursery as well. It plays 3 lullabies, 3 Mozart songs and 4 soothing sounds, and it also has 3 light displays. You can play any combination of the sounds and light displays or just play one of the sounds without a light display, and a light display without any sounds.
This is a versatile sound and light machine with a multi-level timer, volume control, self soothing feature and operates on mains power. Perfect for the nursery.
4. Baby Einstein
With 10 different melodies this interactive play sound machine will always keep your little happy and occupied in the cot. It has lots of little motions, characters and light effects and a unique ‘Drift Off’ feature that gradually softens the lights and melodies after 10 minutes, so your little one can drift off to sleep (this saves the batteries as well).
It has 4 different modes that are combinations of music, lights and motion and you have a small remote control that you can use up to 15 feet away to turn it on or off and select a different mode. This is another of my Top 10 best baby sound machines that is perfect for traveling parents.
5. Homedics myBaby SoundSpa
The Homedics myBaby SoundSpa is the baby version of the SoundSpa Sound Machine for adults, but to be honest, there is no real difference between them at all (except the price). Currently, the baby sound machine is selling for approximately double the cost of the adult version, so you might want to read my review of the SoundSpa for adults as well.
Both sound machines play the same sounds and have the same features. Both are good little machines with a multi-level timer, volume control and are operated by batteries. They are both fully portable and easy to carry around, and are popular with parents.
6. Baby Shusher
The Baby Shusher is a unique sound machine in that it only plays a ‘shushing’ sound. It was designed based on the parenting technique from ‘The Happiest Baby on the Block‘ and has been very successful.
It comes with a multi-level timer, a sound sensor and a volume control, and is operated by batteries. This is fully portable and is perfect for travelers and for taking in the car, to the supermarket and just about everywhere.
7. Skip Hop Soother
An ornate baby sound machine that fits beautifully in the nursery. It plays 4 lullabies and 4 nature sounds (including white noise and a heartbeat) and has a lovely starry sky and moon projector with a glowing night light.
You also have an auto-off timer and volume control. Mains power only. This is a beautiful looking sound machine for your baby or little ones that will look very stylish in the nursery.
8. Cloud b Sleep Sheep
This lovely cuddly Sleep Sheep plays 5 sounds, including a heartbeat and white noise. It has a multi-level timer and a volume control, as well as a velcro strap for easily attaching to the stroller or cot.
The Sleep Sheep operates on batteries, so it is perfect for parents who are on the go, traveling in the car, going to the supermarket or even taking on the plane. It is machine washable and is a popular cuddly baby soother that works well.
9. Silverflye
The Silverflye doesn’t look like the usual baby sound machine, but it has everything you need and a remote control (and its well priced as well). First of all it is ergonomically designed to fit easily in your hand and the remote has a 25 ft range.
It plays 6 lullabies and has a multi-level timer, shuffle feature, volume control and you can move backwards and forwards among the tracks. The Silverflye operates on batteries and it also has a USB port.
10. Big Red Rooster
This lovely little sound machine is fully portable and has a clip that makes it easy to attach to a stroller or cot. It is really cheap (currently less than $15) and has a multi-level timer and a volume control, and it operates on batteries.
If you want a cheap and cheerful sound machine for taking in the car, to the supermarket , park or just about anywhere, then it is definitely worthwhile checking out this little monkey by Big Red Rooster.
Compare all of my Top 10 Best Baby Sleep Sound Machines below
| Read Review | Features | Points to note |
|---|---|---|
Marpac Hushh Read Review | - 2 white noise tracks - One surf track - Volume control - USB charging - Rechargeable battery - Baby safe clip - Portable | - No light display - No timer - Very popular |
Lectrofan Jr Read Review | - 6 white noise - 6 fan sounds - 18 nursery rhymes - Volume control - USB charging - Timer - Shuffle play | - No light display - Portable - Ideal for travelers - Very popular |
Munchkin Read Review | - 3 Lullabies - 4 Soothing Sounds (incl heartbeat) - 3 Mozart songs - 3 light displays - Play sounds and lights together - Play sounds and lights separately - Multi-level timer - Self soothing voice activation - Volume control - Soft blue night light - Mains power | - Lots of functionality - Very popular |
Baby Einstein Read Review | - 10 Melodies - Motion & light effects - Remote control - Drift off feature - Universal crib attachment - Sound machine - Batteries | - Needs lots of batteries - Interactive play - Ideal for travelers - Popular - Well priced |
HoMedics MyBaby SoundSpa Read Review | - 5 natural sounds - Heart beat - Multi-level timer - Volume control - Portable design - Mains power - Batteries | - Ideal for travelers - Perfect for campers - No light display - Very popular |
Baby Shusher Read Review | - Shushing sound - Multi-level timer - Sound sensor - Volume control - Batteries | - No light display - Ideal for travelers - Popular baby soother |
Skip Hop Soother Read Review | - 4 Lullabies - 4 Nature sounds - White noise - Heart beat - Light display - Volume control - Timer - Mains power | - Can play music without lights |
Cloud B Sleep Sheep Read Review | - 8 soothing sounds - Multi-level timer - Velcro strap - Volume control - Batteries | - Cute and cuddly - Ideal for travelers - Machine washable - Popular baby soother |
Silverflye  Read Review | - 6 melodies (incl white noise) - Shuffle feature - Remote control - Ergonomically designed - FFWD feature - Volume control - 85 db or less - USB micro adapter - Batteries | - No light display - Need lots of batteries - Very well priced |
Big Red Rooster Read Review | - 5 sounds (incl heartbeat & white noise) - Multi-level timer - Volume control - Easy clip for strollers - Batteries | - Ideal for on the go parents - Ideal for travelers - Popular - Well priced |