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When shopping for a sound machine, there are a few things to keep in mind during your search.

And as long as your sound machine emits sound at the appropriate decibel level (60 decibels or less), CEO and certified sleep specialist at My Sweet Sleeper Rachel Mitchell adds "there are no known issues with its long-term use," either. "If ambient noise blocks out a loud street, a noisy roommate, or simply your anxious thoughts as you lie in bed, the benefits likely outweigh any risks," he tells mbg. Generally speaking, there's little risk in trying a sound machine to get some quality shut-eye, despite the misconception that falling asleep to white noise or ambient sounds isn't healthy.Īccording to co-owner of Nolah Mattress and certified sleep science coach, Stephen Light, some people think it's best to sleep in silence, but this doesn't take into account the diversity of people's living situations and how they affect their ability to get a good night's sleep.

Sleep expert and head of content at Saatva Christina Heiser notes that white noise is a "sound that remains consistent across all hearable frequencies" and "creates a masking effect, blocking out the sudden changes in noise-like snoring, or the dog barking, or a truck rumbling down the street." Pink, brown, and blue noise are all slightly different sound frequencies used for the same purpose: to mask the noises in your environment that might keep you from falling asleep. These typically include nature and ambient sounds, like rain falling or city traffic, as well as white, pink, brown, or blue noise.

"For others, becomes a habit or a cue that it's time for sleep."ĭepending on the device, sound machines can emit a myriad of noises to suit the user's preference. "Some people would rather not sleep in a completely quiet room," Turgeon and Wright tell mbg.