Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine, Night Light | 2nd Gen | Registry Essential, Sleep Trainer, Routine Builder, Time-to-Rise Alarm Clock, White Noise Soother, Nursery Stories, Toddler Kids Bedroom (Wi-Fi)

I don't write reviews for things I buy very often, but this little machine has changed my life so much that I have to. Whoever invented this should be nominated for the Nobel Prize. This thing is a miracle machine. My son is 20 months old and I can count the number of times that he slept through the night on one hand-- that is until about 3 weeks ago when we bought this machine. I saw the concept of an "ok to wake" alarm but was not sure if it would work for a kid as young as mine. Then I saw a review from a lady with an 18 month old who seemed to have a similar sleep pattern to my son. My son would wake up 3-4 times every night and need some degree of soothing to go back down. If he woke up after about 3-4 am (what we came to know as 'the witching hour'), there would be no hope of getting him to go deeply back to sleep and the best you could do was get him to lay down and nod off for 15 minute increments for as long as you could. That worked best with one of sleeping on the ground beside the crib. At some point, he would wake fully up, and at that point there would be no getting him back to sleep. You just had to wake up and start the day with him. We tried really hard to at least get him to 5 am, but it didn't always work. 5:30 was a stretch goal and 6 seemed like a near impossibility. Enter the hatch. I followed the procedure used by the lady whose review I read-- I set the alarm for 5:30 on the first night after having a talk with him before bed about how the red light meant it was time to sleep and green meant it was ok to wake up. When he woke up in the night, we told him over the baby monitor that the light was still red so he would need to lay down. To our surprise, he actually did after a few minutes. He whined a little bit but didn't start to cry like he normally would if we didn't go in the room. He woke up fully that morning before the light turned green and started crying out for us. Like the woman described, I reset the wake time for about 5 minutes out so he would not have to spend so long in distress. Then when the light turned green, I went in and made a big production of how the light was green so he could wake up. Each day I set the time a few minutes later until we finally got to where it is currently set-- 6:15. I'm not sure why, but he just gets it. It took a couple of weeks of him waking in the night and whining for us but going easily back to sleep when we tell him over the speaker that the red light means it's still night night time. After a few weeks of that he does it completely on his own. If he wakes up, he looks at the red light and just goes back to sleep. Most nights now he sleeps fully through the night and does not wake up until after 6. If he happens to wake up fully before it turns green, he lays down watching it until it turns green then pops up. He's sleeping so well that he's in a great mood when he wakes up. We are sleeping better than we have in a long time ourselves.The thing isn't perfect-- I find the app a little wonky thought it is reasonably easy to use. I think it's a bit difficult to change the routine or wake time while the current routine is running. When you try, it just turns the machine off. That's annoying if you are trying to make a change while he is sleeping. Some of the more advanced features like the stories and lullabies are a bit too complicated for our boy I think. We keep it simple with orange light and quiet music to wind down with books before bed, red light with the ocean sound effect for sleep (I recommend a pretty good volume) and green light to wake up (keeping the sound going so he won't be woken by the change in sound and will still sleep if his body wants to). If we start wanting to encourage him to wake up at a certain time I think I will have the sounds change to birds chirping.Long story short-- this thing changed our lives, and I just gifted one to a friend who is expecting a baby to give her the gift of sleep.

The Hatch Rest has a sleek, modern design that blends well with any nursery or toddler room. It features a simple, circular shape with a soft, matte finish, giving it a clean, minimalist look. The soft-touch buttons on the top are intuitive and responsive, and the display is just the right level of brightness – not too bright to disturb sleep, but just enough to see easily in the dark.The compact size is ideal for placing on a nightstand, dresser, or shelf, and it doesn’t take up too much space, which is important when you’re dealing with the many items needed in a nursery. It’s also very lightweight, so moving it around or taking it when traveling is no hassle at all.Features and Customization:The Hatch Rest 2nd Gen model offers a ton of useful features that make it stand out from other baby sound machines. One of the most convenient aspects is the Wi-Fi connectivity. This allows me to control everything directly from my smartphone through the Hatch Sleep App (available for both iOS and Android). You can customize the sound, light, and sleep schedule without even having to touch the device itself.Sound Options:The sound options are incredibly versatile. The white noise setting is a game-changer for helping our baby sleep through household sounds, and there are other soothing sound choices like rain, ocean waves, heartbeat sounds, and lullabies. The fact that you can adjust the volume for each sound, depending on your baby’s preferences, is fantastic. Some nights we need a bit of a louder sound to block out noise from outside or other rooms, and on quieter nights, we turn it down for a more peaceful ambiance. It’s perfect for both newborns and toddlers.Night Light:Another standout feature is the night light. It has a wide range of adjustable brightness, from a soft, calming glow for nighttime feedings or diaper changes, to a brighter light that can be used for reading stories or as a comforting light in the room. The color-changing light is a huge plus—it can be customized to a color that fits the mood or even used as a sleep training tool. We use a soothing blue or soft pink light at bedtime to signal to our child that it’s time to wind down.Time-to-Rise Alarm Clock:The Time-to-Rise feature is one of the most helpful additions, especially as our toddler grows. This allows me to set a specific time for the light to change color, indicating when it’s okay for them to wake up. It’s an excellent sleep training tool. We set it to change to a brighter color in the morning to help our child understand when it's time to get out of bed. This has helped us a lot with our toddler’s morning routine, as they now know when it’s time to stay in bed and when it’s time to start the day.Ease of Use:The Hatch Rest is incredibly easy to use. The initial setup is a breeze, and the app is user-friendly, allowing you to adjust settings quickly. The fact that you can save different profiles (for example, one for nap time and one for bedtime) is so convenient. It also remembers all your settings, so you don’t have to constantly readjust.The physical buttons on the device itself are great in case you don’t want to use the app. There are simple buttons for turning the light on or off, adjusting the volume, and changing the sound, making it super easy to use without needing to rely on your phone. The sleep timer function is also easy to set, so you can have the sound automatically turn off after a certain period.Battery Life:The battery life is great when we take it on the go. Whether we’re traveling or just moving it around the house, the Hatch Rest is powerful enough to last for several hours if needed, even though it’s typically plugged in. We’ve never had any issues with the battery running out during the night.Benefits for Sleep Training:As a sleep trainer, this machine is invaluable. The ability to control the sound and light remotely has allowed us to create a consistent bedtime routine that signals to our baby when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. The gradual light dimming option has been particularly helpful in establishing a nighttime routine that’s calming and predictable.The sound options have helped our baby sleep more soundly, and we’ve noticed fewer disruptions due to noise in the environment. Additionally, the customizable light settings have played a crucial role in helping our toddler grasp the concept of “wake-up time” and “sleep time,” making mornings easier for all of us.Final Thoughts:The Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine, Night Light | 2nd Gen is absolutely worth the investment. It’s incredibly versatile, easy to use, and packed with features that make it an essential tool for any parent. The Wi-Fi control, customizable light and sound settings, and sleep training capabilities are just a few of the reasons why I highly recommend it. It has become an indispensable part of our bedtime routine and has made a noticeable difference in the quality of sleep for both our baby and us.If you’re looking for a high-quality, reliable, and smart sleep solution for your baby, toddler, or child, the Hatch Rest is the way to go!