Gentle Shush
A soft, steady shush, like a parent soothing.
Heartbeat
Plays in full, free, for as long as you like.
Its sound, measured. Press play to see it live.
- Family
- Baby
- Loop
- 1:00
- Playing for
- 0:00
Sleep timer
What it sounds like
A slow, steady heartbeat, heard close. Each beat is a soft double thump, low and rounded, with an even gap before the next. There is no melody, no air and no high sounds, only a gentle, quiet pulse. At low volume it fades into the background, and it can feel like the sound of someone resting beside you.
When it helps
Parents use a heartbeat as part of a bedtime routine, and adults use it as a simple, rhythmic sound for naps or quiet evenings. The pulse is slow enough to follow without effort. As with any sound for a baby, play it quietly and from a distance.
What to pair it with
A gentle shush at the same pace gives it an airy partner. A soft lullaby over the top adds a tune while the heartbeat holds the time. For a simple backdrop, white noise at low level fills the space around the pulse. Every added layer should be softer than the heartbeat itself.
Goes well with
Press play on one to layer it under Heartbeat.
Brahms' Lullaby – Music Box
Brahms' lullaby on a music box, soft and slow.
White noise
A bright, even hiss that covers sudden sounds.
More in Baby
Music box, harp and piano lullabies, two heartbeats, a gentle shush and two purring cats. Play them softly, with the device across the room from the crib.