Lull Baby to Sleep with These Mom-Friendly Sound Machines
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From bedtime to naps, creating a sleep routine is essential to your baby’s wellbeing. But when you’re traveling or on the go, it can be tricky to block out distractions and get your baby to settle down. That’s where a portable sound machine can help. We’ve made our picks for the best sound machines based on factors like portability, variety of sounds, additional features, and more. Whether you’re looking for something with no frills that’s ultra-easy to use or would prefer a device with some extra bells and whistles, there’s a sound machine on our list for you. See your favorite? Be sure to give it a vote!
Favorite Portable Sound Machine of 2025 Nominees
Baby Shusher | The Sleep Miracle
For parents looking for a simple, straightforward tool to help their children get to sleep fast, the Baby Shusher is a good bet. This basic sound machine is battery operated, so it’s easy to take on the go in your diaper bag, stroller, or luggage. The sound mimics a mother’s voice, making the familiar “shhhh” sound, and it comes with 15- and 30-minute timer options.
Dreamegg | Sleep Lite D11 Max
This small, portable sound machine packs a big punch. It has rechargeable batteries that easily last through the night and a whopping 21 sound options, including white noise, nature sounds, and lullabies. The memory settings make it easy to remember what works best for your baby. It also easily attaches to your crib or stroller and has several timer options.
ergoPouch | Driftaway
The Driftaway’s compact size makes it easy to pack and take along on trips. And while it’s small, it doesn’t skimp on function. The rechargeable batteries provide 48 hours of playback, and you can choose from seven sounds, including heartbeats, rain, and shushing. The machine also features an LED light and caps sound at 65 decibels for safety.
frida baby | 2-in-1 Portable Sound Machine + Nightlight
Moms everywhere recognize the frida baby name, and for good reason. Their tools are known for user-friendly functionality, and this device doesn’t disappoint. It’s a combination sound machine and night light, with three glow levels for baby’s nighttime feedings. The five soothing sound options include heartbeat and shushing. The device also comes with an overnight battery as well as an adjustable strap that can hook onto car seats, cribs, and strollers.
Hatch | Rest 2nd Generation
Hatch is one of the most well-known names in the sound machine game. This device works great for babies, kids, and parents. It’s highly customizable with a range of nightlight colors and 16 sounds, plus Time-to-Sleep and Time-to-Rise routines. For added convenience, it can be controlled through an app and does require an outlet, making it handy to set up in a nursery or hotel room.
Hatch | Rest Go
If you’re interested in the Hatch brand but are looking for a truly portable device, this is the sound machine for you. Its small size is great for day trips, walks, and errands, and the plastic clip can attach to your stroller or car seat. The Rest Go also has 10 sound options–white noise, rain, fan, wind, and more–and its battery lasts for 15 hours.
Housbay | White Noise Sound Machine
This combination sound machine and night light comes with an impressive 31 sound options, ranging from fan noises to nature sounds. The night light features eight customizable color options, and there is an auto-save function to remember your favorite settings. It has three timer settings but can also run continuously until it’s turned off.
Ingenuity Baby | Dream Machine
When it comes to sound machines that provide extra features, you can’t get much more than you do from the Ingenuity Baby Dream Machine. This 5-in-1 device operates as a sound machine, night light, red light, humidifier, and essential oil diffuser. Pink noise and red light functions help improve sleep quality, and the cute, bear-shaped cover is a friendly addition to any nursery.
Momcozy | Portable White Noise Machine
For a sound machine that’s packed with features and won’t break the bank, look no further. This device is small and compact, so it’s easy to toss in a suitcase or diaper bag, and the batteries last for at least 10 hours and charge quickly. There are 20 sound options to choose from, including white noise, pink noise, nature sounds, and lullabies, plus an adjustable night light.
MyBaby by Homedics | Soundspa® Lullaby
This machine will help lull your baby to sleep by creating a soothing, calm atmosphere. Sounds include three white noise options and three lullabies, and there’s a projector with three scenes to add calming light and visual interest. The projector will automatically shut off after three hours, and the sounds have multiple timer options ranging from 15 minutes to an hour.
Serene Evolution | White Noise Sound Machine
This versatile, compact sound machine by Serene Evolution can easily connect to your stroller or car seat with a plastic strap. It’s also rechargeable and can operate on batteries or a USB cord. There are 36 sounds for parents to choose from, including fan, rain, and nature noises. The timer can run for 30, 60, or 120 minutes, but the machine will also run all night if desired.
VTech | Myla the Monkey
Combining fun design and easy-to-use functionality, VTech’s Myla the Monkey is a cute, animal-shaped sound machine equipped with 5 sounds and 5 song options. Its tail can hook around a stroller, carseat, crib, or doorknob, and its cheeks glow to act as a night light that can be adjusted using a button on its belly. The device operates on rechargeable batteries, so it’s convenient for walks, errands, and trips.
Yogasleep | Dohm
One of the original sound machines on the market, the Dohm has been around since 1962 and is approved by the National Sleep Foundation. A great option for parents looking for reliable, no-frills functionality, this machine is equipped with an actual fan that generates soothing white noise. Two speeds allow you to adjust tone and volume.
Yogasleep | Hushh 2
From well-known brand Yogasleep, the Hushh 2 is a great overall pick for parents looking for a device that’s ultra-portable, travel friendly, and customizable. The batteries last an impressive 34 hours, and the device’s small size doesn’t diminish sound quality. Parents can choose from six sounds, including the brand’s signature Dohm. A clip attaches to your crib or stroller, and backlit buttons make it easy to use in the dark.
Yogasleep | Rohm+ Travel
This versatile, portable sound machine is a great option for babies, but it works for their parents, too. Long-lasting batteries operate for at least 20 hours and charge wirelessly or with a USB cord. It’s equipped with an impressive 20 sounds, including the signature Yogasleep Dohm sound, and it also functions as a wireless speaker. Users can set a timer or let sounds play continuously.
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