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Help your baby by cutting off noise

June 11, 2007 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

Noise affects us all, but it affects your baby the most. Keep the following points in mind:



  • Some children are easily disturbed by noise, which can cause several problems ranging from hearing loss to poor performance in school as they grow up.


  • Loud noises over a period of time can damage your child’s hearing.


  • Some babies have highly developed senses, and they may find certain sounds louder than you do.


  • A noisy environment can lead to an increased heart rate and respiratory problems.


  • A noisy home is known to adversely affect the child’s learning skills.

Here are some ways to cut down the decibels:



  • Avoid taking your baby for firework shows or noisy places.


  • Keep the overall sound level at home low, especially when the baby is sleeping. Turn off gadgets such as the TV, music system, or vacuum cleaner when not needed.


  • Inform your family members, friends, and relatives about the benefits of noise reduction. If you have a pet that tends to bark too often, train it to cease barking on command.


  • Maintain an informal ‘silent hour’ around your baby’s bedtime.


  • Use sound absorbing materials to insulate your child’s room, or probably the entire home, from outside noise. This may be useful if you live in a busy neighborhood or are close to a noisy area such as an airport.


  • Avoid buying noisy toys such as toy guns, talking robots, or toys with speakers and headphones.


  • Children, including your baby’s older siblings, will be noisy, no matter what. Allow your older children some playtime and a suitable place where they are allowed to be noisy. However, encourage them to maintain a low volume when the baby is sleeping.


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Help your Baby by Cutting off Noise

November 21, 2006 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

Noise affects us all, but it affects your baby the most. Keep the following points in mind:



  • Some children are easily disturbed by noise, which can cause several problems ranging from hearing loss to poor performance in school as they grow up.


  • Loud noises over a period of time can damage your child’s hearing.


  • Some babies have highly developed senses, and they may find certain sounds louder than you do.


  • A noisy environment can lead to an increased heart rate and respiratory problems.


  • A noisy home is known to adversely affect the child’s learning skills.

Here are some ways to cut down the decibels:



  • Avoid taking your baby for firework shows or noisy places.


  • Keep the overall sound level at home low, especially when the baby is sleeping. Turn off gadgets such as the TV, music system, or vacuum cleaner when not needed.


  • Inform your family members, friends, and relatives about the benefits of noise reduction. If you have a pet that tends to bark too often, train it to cease barking on command.


  • Maintain an informal ‘silent hour’ around your baby’s bedtime.


  • Use sound absorbing materials to insulate your child’s room, or probably the entire home, from outside noise. This may be useful if you live in a busy neighborhood or are close to a noisy area such as an airport.


  • Avoid buying noisy toys such as toy guns, talking robots, or toys with speakers and headphones.


  • Children, including your baby’s older siblings, will be noisy, no matter what. Allow your older children some playtime and a suitable place where they are allowed to be noisy. However, encourage them to maintain a low volume when the baby is sleeping.


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About Paul Banas

Paul Banas is happy married dad of two great kids living in San Francisco. He writes now about kids, new technology and how the two interact for GreatDad.com and for Pregnancy Magazine (pregnancymagazine.com) where he is also the publisher.

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