We talk a lot about sleep quality at mindbodygreen, and it’s heavily influenced how I approach bedtime.

After all, what difference could the tiny little gadget really have on my sleep?

Turns out, a pretty major one.

Braelyn Wood

Babelio White Noise Machine with Night Light

Do white noise machines really work?

I get being a white noise skeptic; it feels counterintuitive for noise to be better than silence.

But that’s assuming we’re in true silence, and I can assure you, I was not.

Babelio White Noise Machine held by hand

Research shows these environmental noise disturbanceswreak havoc on your sleep1, but you don’t have to suffer.

If sleep quality wasn’t convincing enough, the benefits of white noise machines go beyond a deeper snooze.

What are Babelio White Noise Machines?

White Noise Machine Mini

Despite the smaller construction, these white noise machines still have a variety of sounds (includingpinkandbrown noises).

Ultimately, I decided to test out the night light rig for my white noise experiment.

you might also choose for a 30- or 60-minute timer option.

Babelio Pocket-Sized Cube White Noise Machine

All in all, you’re able to choose between more than 15 light effects.

What’s more, this gadget does more than help me stay asleep.

Babelio White Noise Machine with night light in front of woden background turned off light