12 Best White Noise Machines for Babies and Kids 2025

We found the Hatch Rest Go appealing for parents on a budget thanks to its compact, lightweight design and surprisingly long battery life that makes it great for travel or stroller trips. During our review the variety of soothing sounds was reliable for naps, but the buttons can be hard to operate in low light and some users report durability issues like stuck buttons or charging failures. It also lacks a built-in timer, so you'll need to manage run time manually or via the app.

During our review the 2-in-1 Sound Machine & Nightlight was useful for on-the-go parents thanks to its adjustable strap that clips to strollers, car seats, and cribs, plus five soothing sounds including shushing and heartbeat. In our testing the three nightlight glow levels were handy for middle-of-the-night feeds, but the brightest setting is disappointingly dim unless the unit sits very close. We also found the shallow button labels make controls hard to locate and the strap can block the charging port, which complicates charging while it's mounted.

During our review the Baby Shusher proved its value as a highly portable calming tool thanks to a wrist strap and simple adjustable volume that work well for quick soothing on the go. We found the shush sound effective at calming many infants, but this model is very basic—limited to only 15- or 30-minute timers with no continuous-play option. If you want a multi-featured sleep machine with nightlight or variety of sounds this won’t satisfy, but for short bursts of soothing it’s lightweight and easy to use.

As our top-rated choice, the Hatch Rest+ (2nd Gen) earned a 9/10 for pairing an in-app color wheel night light with a deep library of soothing sounds like ocean, wind, fan, heartbeats and lullabies. In our testing the time-to-rise feature was especially useful for teaching older kids schedules, and the infinite color options make it easy to create the right mood. During our review we did find drawbacks: many advanced features live behind a subscription, Wi‑Fi setup can be fiddly, and occasional app glitches can interrupt customizations.

During our testing the Hushh Compact Sound Machine stood out for how small and travel-friendly it is — we appreciated the gentle amber LED night light and USB-rechargeable battery for car seat or overnight trips. We found it disappointingly limited with only three sound options, which might not suit babies who need a wider variety to be soothed. Also keep in mind some users report durability concerns and diminishing battery life over months of use; for long-term daily use you may want a more rugged model.

During our review the LectroFan Evo impressed with 22 non-looping sounds — ten fan options, ten white-noise variations, and a couple of ocean tracks — and its compact design is great for travel. We found the precision volume control helpful for tuning the sound to baby's needs, but it must stay plugged in via USB since it lacks a battery option. While sound quality is excellent for mechanical fan-style noise, the limited variety of nature sounds and lack of profile customization may be a downside for some families.

During our review the YOGASLEEP Dohm Classic stood out for delivering natural fan-based white noise that reliably masks background sounds, and its simple design with adjustable tone and volume makes it easy to use. We found it compact and travel-friendly, but it's limited by only two speed settings and no timer for automatic shutoff, so you'll need to remember to turn it off. Some users also note a rattling on hard surfaces that can be distracting at night. Scoring 6.5/10, it's a straightforward, effective basic choice.

In our testing the SNOObie Smart Soother stood out with 14 soundtracks—from lullabies and fan sounds to heartbeat tracks—and its rechargeable battery makes cord-free all-night use genuinely convenient for travel or naps. We found the customizable nightlight's rainbow hues helpful for soothing, but during our review the lowest setting still felt too bright for some nurseries. The touch controls are often fiddly, and volume drops noticeably when the unit is off the charging dock, which can reduce its noise-masking effectiveness.

Our experience shows the Dreamcenter (8/10) earns its score with 26 sound options — white, pink and brown noise plus nature sounds, lullabies and meditation tracks — making it versatile for different sleep needs. The customizable night light ring feels modern with plenty of color choices, though some users report the overall brightness isn't as adjustable as they'd expect. During our review the sleep-timer options (45, 90, or 8 hours) were useful, but the unit requires constant USB power and some white-noise tracks include faint unwanted artifacts.

We liked VTech Wyatt for its playful projector and the option to record personal messages through the app—features that make bedtime feel personal and entertaining. During our review its glow-on-ceiling night light and selection of lullabies and ambient sounds worked well for older infants, but we found the projector noticeably weaker than competitors and the app can be flaky, hampering access to extra content. Also keep in mind this model requires AC power, so it's not ideal for travel or crib-side portability.

In our testing the SoundSpa Sound Machine impressed as an affordable, compact pick that makes a solid travel or guest-room option thanks to a straightforward selection of white noise and nature sounds. We found the sound quality clear but lacking the depth and richness of higher-end machines, so it masks noise but doesn't feel as enveloping. Practical drawbacks we noticed include a permanently-on LED display that can be disruptive at night and limited battery life when not plugged into AC power.

In our testing the Magicteam White Noise Machine impressed with 20 non-looping sounds — white, pink, brown and blue noise plus rain and ocean — and 32 volume levels let you fine-tune masking precisely. We found the compact design convenient for travel and home, but lacking a built-in battery it must stay plugged in, which undermines portability. Some users reported the power cord doesn't fit securely and a few tracks were too variable for steady sleep. Rated 7/10, it's a mid-range pick if you want sound variety over cordless convenience.