Heartbeat
A calm, resting pulse
Heartbeat Sounds for Babies
Updated 6 July 2026
These heartbeat sounds are a slow, resting pulse over the soft hush of the womb — the first sound we ever hear, and a classic for settling babies to sleep. The free player loops the calming rhythm seamlessly for as long as you need.
Why heartbeat sounds calm babies
A heartbeat and the muffled whoosh of the womb are the sounds a baby hears for months before birth, so they are deeply familiar and reassuring. Recreating that steady rhythm can help newborns feel secure and settle more easily, which is why it is a long-standing sleep aid.
Using heartbeat sounds safely
Keep the volume low and the device away from the crib. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests sound machines stay below about 50 decibels and at least 2 metres (7 feet) from the baby, and that you avoid running them louder or longer than needed.
Rhythm over volume
With a heartbeat sound, the rhythm does the work, not the level. A slow resting pulse settles newborns precisely because it is familiar from the womb, so playing it louder does not make it work better; it only adds strain on small ears. Keep to the practice described above, quiet and with the device kept well back from the cot, and let the beat sit underneath the room rather than fill it. It is also worth treating the sound as a bridge rather than a fixture: many parents lean on it through the first months, when the world is at its newest, and phase it out gradually as feeding and sleep routines find their shape.
Heartbeat sound questions, answered
Are heartbeat sounds good for newborns?
Many parents find that a steady heartbeat and womb sound helps settle newborns, because it mimics the familiar environment of the womb. Use it at a low volume and a safe distance, and stop if your baby seems unsettled.
Do the heartbeat sounds loop seamlessly?
Yes — the pulse is a lossless, seamless loop that keeps a steady, even rhythm with no break.