White noise machines are popular among parents seeking better sleep for their babies by drowning out background noise, but neurosurgeon Dr. Edward Chang warns of potential negative effects on brain development due to lack of natural sound exposure. While some parents defend the use of white noise for improved sleep quality, experts advise caution with volume levels to prevent hearing damage and suggest placing the machine at a distance from the child’s sleeping area to mitigate potential risks.
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