How can light soothe my baby to sleep?
Bright household lights can have an alerting effect. So, specially designed baby sleep aids and night lights are a great alternative to regular bulbs.
Melatonin is the hormone that regulates the body clock and makes us feel sleepy. Our research shows that warm red light can help to encourage melatonin production. This signals to your baby's brain that it's time to start winding down and get ready for sleep.
Our Dreammaker has a soft red glow to help babies get to sleep faster and sleep for longer. It's also minimally stimulating for night-time awakenings, making self-soothing and re-settling even easier.
A darkened room tells little ones that it's time for rest. So, in the summer months when the sun rises early and sets late, it's a good idea to put up a blackout blind to keep your baby's sleeping environment dark and cozy.
How do baby sleep sound machines work?
These machines play an ambient sound - called white noise - that's calming and continuous. It can be used to mask unwanted noise and mimic the familiar sounds your baby heard when they were in the womb.
People sometimes compare white noise to the static that comes from an untuned radio or television. It can reduce a baby's stress levels, soothes them to sleep, and stops them from being woken by loud or sudden background noises.
It's important to remember that noise machines shouldn't be:
- placed next to a baby's head
- used at high volume
- used continuously or for prolonged periods.
How does CrySensor technology work?
The CrySensor in Tommee Tippee sleep aids is programmed to respond to crying or sharp sounds that may disturb your baby's sleep. It listens out for noises and responds by playing sounds or gentle lullabies to help disguise background disturbance and settle your little one back to sleep.
When can I start using a Tommee Tippee sleep aid?
Your baby should always sleep in the same room as you for the first six months, day and night. But you can use our light and sound sleep aids from birth to soothe your newborn, and continue to use their lights and sounds as they grow.
You should place the sleep aid near your baby so that it can listen using CrySensor mode, and your baby can clearly hear and see it. Use the loop to attach it to your baby's Moses basket or crib out of your baby's reach. Make sure it's hanging outside the crib so that if it falls, it will land outside of the crib or stand it upright on nearby furniture.
If your little one is having problems sleeping or you'd like advice about getting into a routine, speak to your health visitor or doctor.
