The fact that it uses a fan and not a low-quality recording played through a low-quality speaker makes a difference I think,” says Jamison Hermann, Senior Video Producer, who has two in his home. Then, just in case you have more than one Hatch device paired with your phone, it will allow you to select which one you want to use. The Rest+ is an upgraded version of the original Hatch nightlight, with some additional features. Hatch Rest Plus Smartphone Control With Alexa Compatibility Most parents (or parents-to-be!) don't have time to read through this entire article, so here is a summary of what we found. Here is the best we could do, to showcase what the Hatch Rest looks like in the dark (well, in a dimly lit room!):

Then the app tells you how to use the silver touch ring to control the Rest. Since we hadn't read the manual, this was obviously very helpful! Hatch Restore includes a free trial to Hatch Sleep Membership, an ever-growing library of expert-approved content designed to help you decrease stress, increase well-being, and sleep better. Cons: I do worry my baby won’t fall asleep without it, so we take it along when we travel. Also, the price point is high compared to other sound machines.Still, the Hatchy Baby is so much more than a white noise machine. If you like having the option to choose from several sounds, as well as the addition of a night light and time-to-rise function, this sound machine might be for you. Dreamy sleep sounds. From white noise to water to wind, discover what helps you sleep best with a variety of audio options only with Restore. With the Hatch Baby Rest+ app, you and your child can create “Programs” for bedtime, naps, and waking up in the mornings. The program feature can be customized with your child’s favorite sounds and colors. (My daughter loves to fall asleep to a continuous cycle of rainbow-colored hues paired with the built-in bedtime lullaby.) We have a program for weekday mornings when we need to be out the door for school bright and early, and a program for the weekends so we can all get a few extra minutes of sleep. Sunrise alarm. Gently wake up to your own sunrise, with light that gradually brightens before your alarm sounds.

The only issue we have is that the sounds are synthetic. Once the pre-recording has looped through to the end, you can hear where it stops and begins. Adjustability: Parents appreciate being able to control the volume level and sound options, as well as color for sound machines that double as night lights. Some additional adjustable features to look for are timers and options to sync with an app. Below we go through the unboxing, setup, app features, and our overall impressions of the Rest. Spoiler alert - we love it! Unboxing & Setup

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All the features and programming worked perfectly, without fail. The only issue we had was when there was a power outage in the evening, so the usual white noise favorite didn't turn on (as would be expected). But in the end, the real winner is not either of these baby sound machines, but happy well-rested babies (and their parents!). I wasn’t surprised; the Hatch Rest 2nd Generation smart sound machine and night light is featured in nearly every must-have baby product guide. I wasn’t sure why a sound machine was really necessary for a baby, but my sister assured me she loved this one and used it from birth to toddlerhood with her girls, so I went ahead and registered for one of my own.