# Sound machines that block noise

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/sound-machine/blocks-noise/
Category: Baby > Sound machine. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 210 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2018 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which sound machine blocks outside noise?

**Short answer:** Hatch Rest Go has the best record for covering noise at 11 of 13, though that rests on 13 parents who gave a verdict, so read it as a good sign and not a sure thing. Yogasleep Dohm Elite is split at 11 of 22 and Baby Shusher Sleep Soother lands at 7 of 15, with too-quiet reports on both (28% and 20% of their reviews). Hatch Rest 2nd Gen has the weakest record here at 2 of 17, and 59% of its reviews say it is too quiet.

**What stands out:** Too quiet is the complaint that repeats, from 28% of Yogasleep Dohm Elite reviews to 59% of Hatch Rest 2nd Gen reviews. The two Hatch machines land at opposite ends, 11 of 13 for Hatch Rest Go against 2 of 17 for Hatch Rest 2nd Gen.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Covers noise | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatch Rest Go | 11 of 13 | 85% | yes |
| 2 | Yogasleep Dohm Elite | 11 of 22 | 50% | no |
| 3 | Baby Shusher Sleep Soother | 7 of 15 | 47% | no |
| 4 | Hatch Rest 2nd Gen | 2 of 17 | 12% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Hatch Rest Go

It covered noise or was loud enough for 11 of 13 parents who gave a verdict, and 40% of its reviews praise the choice of sounds. 20% call it loud enough, while 11% say it stopped working and 6% say it was too quiet.

- Praised for: Good sound options (40%), Easy to use (11%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (11%), Too expensive (6%)
- Reports counted: 35

### 2. Yogasleep Dohm Elite

More parents gave a verdict on this machine than on any other here, and the split is even at 11 of 22. 20% of its reviews say it covers outside noise and 28% like the sound options, but 28% say it is too quiet.

- Praised for: Good sound options (28%), Easy to use (10%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Baby Shusher Sleep Soother

Parents disagree on volume here, with 15% of its reviews calling it loud enough and 20% calling it too quiet, and the verdicts land at 7 of 15. Price (20%) and the machine stopping working (18%) come up too, and 5% mention an audible loop or gap.

- Praised for: Easy to use (5%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (20%), Stopped working (18%), Audible loop or gap (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Hatch Rest 2nd Gen

Parents gave it the weakest record here at 2 of 17, with 59% of its reviews saying it is too quiet. App or connection problems come up in 30% and 15% say it stopped working.

- Praised for: Easy to use (7%), Good sound options (7%)
- Complaints: App or connection problems (30%), Stopped working (15%)
- Reports counted: 27

## Questions

**Which sound machine blocks noise?**

Hatch Rest Go has the best record (11 of 13), followed by Yogasleep Dohm Elite (11 of 22) and Baby Shusher Sleep Soother (7 of 15). The leader rests on a small group of parents who gave a verdict, and parents often write when a machine falls short, so treat every share here as a rough guide.

**Is the Hatch Rest 2nd Gen loud enough?**

Often not. Of the parents who gave a verdict, 15 of 17 said it was too quiet to cover noise, and 59% of its reviews mention it being too quiet. Hatch Rest Go from the same brand has a far better record at 11 of 13.

**Where should I put a sound machine for a baby?**

Place it across the room rather than in or on the crib, and keep the volume moderate. Follow the maker's manual for cords and placement.

**What do parents complain about besides volume?**

Parents say the machine stopped working in 18% of Baby Shusher Sleep Soother reviews, 15% of Hatch Rest 2nd Gen reviews and 11% of Hatch Rest Go reviews. Price is a complaint for Baby Shusher Sleep Soother (20%), and 30% of Hatch Rest 2nd Gen reviews mention app or connection problems.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/