White noise and sleep induction.

Spencer, J A; Moran, D J; Lee, A; Talbert, D · Arch Dis Child · 1990

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Abstract

We studied two groups of 20 neonates, between 2 and 7 days old, in a randomised trial. Sixteen (80%) fell asleep within five minutes in response to white noise compared with only five (25%) who fell asleep spontaneously in the control group. White noise may help mothers settle difficult babies.

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