What is White Noise ?
It is best described as a low monotonous rhythmical hum which contains the full range of frequencies the human ear can hear. Each noise you hear has a different frequency which is measured in Hertz (Hz)
Loud sounds can have a low or high frequency as can quite sounds (ever been for a hearing test?)
White Noise is a type of noise that is produced by combining sounds of all different frequencies together, i.e. 20Hz - 20,000Hz.
The human ear can hear over 20,000 tones, so imagine all these tones combined together.
What does White Noise sound like?
A low monotonous rhythmical hum which you probably hear every day and don't even notice it!
Whirring, humming, buzzing noises such as your:
- fan in the pc (stop and listen)
- car engine
- washing machine, tumble drier, hairdryer etc.
- air conditioning fan or fan heater
Ever wondered why you feel sleepy very quickly behind the wheel of your car or while on public transport?
How can White Noise help calm my baby?
Your baby has just spent the last 9 months listening to the monotonous whoosing and humming sounds inside your womb. Now all of a sudden he or she is expected to be calm, contented and settled in either an environment where there is complete silence or where there are noisy distractions i.e. tv, radio, doors slamming, toddler screaming and shouting etc…..
Is it any wonder they struggle! Wouldn't you?
White Noise contains all the frequencies audible to the ear so it can be used to mask these unrecognised sounds while at the same time simulate similar sounds heard in the womb.
Your baby recognises this sound and relates it to a calm, safe and secure environment, resulting in a calm baby.
About the Author:
F. Davidson is a colic baby survivor. Please visit her website to read more about natural methods which are proven to calm and settle babies at http://www.calmsleepingbaby.com
