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How Loud is a White Noise Machine?

The Marpac SleepMate and Sound Screen 980 white noise machine operate at approx. 60 dB, the same as a normal conversation. Customers often ask if a white noise machine contributes to hearing loss in babies, children and adults. Hearing loss may be caused by a one-time exposure to an extremely loud soud (such as an explosion) or by exposure to loud sounds over months or years. Loudness, or sound intensity, is measured in decibels (dB). The scale runs from O dB (which is the faintest sound a human ear can detect) to more than 180dB (the noise at a rocket pad during launch). Decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale, meaning that every time the intensity increases by units of 10, each increase is 10 times the lower figure. So 40 decibels is 1000 times as intense as 10 dB.

What's Too Loud?

Experts believe that prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB without any protection can damage your hearing.

30 dB
a whisper
50 dB
the sound of heavy rainfall
60 dB
normal conversation
70 dB
rush-hour traffic
85 dB - risk level
90 dB
subway train; lawn mower
100 dB
power saw; drill
115 dB
sandblasting; loud rock concert
130 dB
race-car noise
140 dB
jet engine
150 dB
fireworks
170 dB
shotgun blast

 
 


White Noise Machines and Sound Conditioners

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White noise machines and other electronic products such as natural sound machines are recommended by doctors for their patients with baby sleep problems, by mothers for their children, by professional people for their offices, and by restless sleepers. Several models of white noise machines and white noise generators are available such as the new Marpac Marsona DS-600A featuring white noise sound and the new Marsona 1288A. Both of these sound conditioners offer white noise sound and other features to help with sleep, rest and relaxation and tinnitus. In addition to white noise machines and sound conditioners, we also offer Misting Tabletop Fountains which are perfet for sleep and relaxation. Waterfall Tabletop Fountains are perfect for the home and office and help people of all ages relax and wind down after a long day. Aromatherapy and massage products are also used as baby sleep aids and for baby sleep problems. We offer a variety of high quality baby products and accessories such as baby blankets with an assortment of pillows and bedding for infants and adults. It is very important to provide your baby with infant support and bedding for a good night's sleep. Ear plugs may also be used to help you and your baby sleep well. Parents agree that baby sleep problems present challenges for the entire family. Parents highly recommend our new line of Sleep Sheep and Friends from Cloud B. These loveable items include Sleep Sheep, which produces soothing sounds, Lavender Lab, with relaxing scent, and Twilight Turtle Night Light with calming lights. Our team of experts believe that sound machines and sleep machines are the perfect sleep aid for the entire family. Feel free to browse through our articles and helpful baby sleep tips.

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