Hatch vs Yogasleep: Which Baby Sound Machine Fits Your Family?
Hatch Rest and Yogasleep Dohm compared on sound type, night light, toddler time-to-rise, app and Wi-Fi needs, portability and safety, with the 2024 Hatch adapter recall and how loud a nursery sound machine should be.
What parents should know
- Hatch = features and app control; Yogasleep Dohm = mechanical simplicity.
- The Hatch recall covers adapter model CYAP05 050100U without a date code, not the device or Rest 2nd Gen (CPSC).
- Place any sound machine as far from the crib as practical and keep volume low.
- Sound machines are not safe-sleep devices; follow AAP safe sleep rules (AAP).
- We list no prices; check current retailer pricing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Hatch Rest (2nd Gen) | Yogasleep Dohm Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Sound source | Digital speaker with a library of sounds | Internal fan; real air movement |
| Sound options | White noise, nature sounds and more | Adjustable tone and volume via collar and switch |
| Night light | Yes, adjustable color and brightness | No |
| Toddler time-to-rise | Yes, color-based wake signal | No |
| App / Wi-Fi | App control; Wi-Fi on 2nd Gen | None |
| Portable version | Hatch Rest Go (battery) | Yogasleep Hushh and Rohm (rechargeable) |
| Power | Plug-in adapter | Plug-in cord |
| Exact decibel range | Not listed | Not listed |
| Recalls | July 2024: adapters sold with some Rest 1st Gen units (shock hazard) | None found on CPSC as of Oct 24, 2026 |
Hatch Rest: who it suits
Hatch Rest combines a sound machine, a night light and a toddler clock that changes color when it's OK to get up, and lets you set schedules and adjust it from your phone without walking into the nursery (Hatch). It grows with your child: the night light helps with overnight feeds and diaper changes, and the time-to-rise feature becomes useful around the toddler years when early waking starts.
- Pros: many sounds, remote control, night light and wake light in one device.
- Cons: some features depend on the app and a connection; some advanced features may sit behind an optional subscription, so check what's included.
Yogasleep Dohm: who it suits
The Dohm makes sound with an internal fan, so the noise is a natural "whoosh" rather than a recording, and you adjust tone by twisting the collar (Yogasleep). There is no app, account or Wi-Fi, which some parents prefer for privacy and simplicity. Yogasleep also makes small rechargeable machines, the Hushh and Rohm, for strollers and travel (Yogasleep).
- Pros: simple, consistent sound, physical controls, nothing to set up.
- Cons: no light, no toddler clock and only fan-style sound; you'll need a separate night light and ok-to-wake clock later.
How loud should a baby sound machine be?
In a 2014 study published in Pediatrics, researchers tested 14 infant sleep machines at maximum volume. At 30 cm, the distance of a machine on a crib rail, all exceeded 50 A-weighted decibels, the recommended limit for hospital nurseries, and three exceeded 85 dBA at that distance (Hugh et al., 2014). The authors suggested placing machines as far from the infant as possible, playing them at low volume and for a short time.
- Put the machine across the room, not on or in the crib.
- Use the lowest volume that masks household noise; a free phone decibel meter at crib level can help.
- Keep cords well out of reach of the crib.
Safe sleep comes first
No sound machine reduces SIDS risk. Keep following the AAP's safe sleep basics: back to sleep, a firm flat surface, no pillows, bumpers or loose bedding, and room sharing without bed sharing (AAP). Our safe sleep guidelines and white noise for baby sleep guides cover the details. Check any baby product on the CPSC recalls page before buying used.
Our verdict
- Hatch Rest for families who want one device from newborn to preschool, with a night light and toddler wake signal.
- Yogasleep Dohm for families who want steady fan noise without apps, lights or accounts.
- For travel: compare Hatch Rest Go with Yogasleep Hushh or Rohm in our portable sound machines guide.
When to talk to your pediatrician
If your baby can't sleep without very loud noise, startles badly at sounds, or isn't reacting to sounds at all, mention it at the next visit; newborn hearing screening results and follow-up matter. This comparison is general information, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hatch or Yogasleep better for babies?
Both work. Hatch adds a night light, toddler wake light and app control; Yogasleep Dohm offers simple fan-based white noise without an app.
Was the Hatch Rest recalled?
In July 2024, power adapters sold with some Rest 1st Generation units (model CYAP05 050100U without a date code) were recalled for a shock hazard. The device itself and Rest 2nd Gen were not affected.
How loud should a sound machine be for a baby?
Keep it low and away from the crib. A study found all 14 infant sleep machines tested could exceed 50 dBA at 30 cm, the hospital nursery limit.
Does Yogasleep need Wi-Fi?
No. The Dohm uses physical controls and has no app.
Keep reading
Sources
This guide was checked against the current guidance below. Medical and safety recommendations can change; use the linked source and your child's clinician for decisions specific to your family.
- Hatch: Rest product information
- Hatch: Power adapter recall
- CPSC: Hatch Baby recalls power adapters sold with Rest 1st Generation sound machines (July 2024)
- Yogasleep: Dohm, Hushh and Rohm product information
- Hugh SC et al. (2014): Infant sleep machines and hazardous sound pressure levels, Pediatrics (PubMed)
- HealthyChildren.org (AAP): A parent's guide to safe sleep
- CPSC: Recalls