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The New Hatch Baby Comes with Built-In Sleep Support—Here’s How It Works
The New Hatch Baby Comes with Built-In Sleep Support—Here’s How It Works

The New Hatch Baby Comes with Built-In Sleep Support—Here’s How It Works

From newborn nights to toddler mornings, see how this upgraded favorite can help you rest easier.

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What’s new: built-in sleep support 
What to know about using the Hatch Baby
Using Hatch Baby beyond the newborn stage
Who do we recommend the Hatch Baby for

If you’ve ever rocked a wide-awake baby at 3 a.m. while wishing for a little sleep magic, you’re not alone. Baby sleep is one of the toughest parts of new parenthood. It can feel unpredictable and overwhelming, especially when you could probably use a few extra Zzzs yourself. That’s why so many families have turned to Hatch Baby over the years. 

The original Hatch Rest quickly became a nursery MVP, helping parents set the stage for calmer nights with its combination of gentle light, soothing sound and routine training. Now, Hatch is back with an updated version that does all of that—and more. The newest Hatch Baby still brings the same calming light and sound parents swear by, but it also adds something totally new: built-in sleep consultant support, expert sleep guides and smarter tools to help your family build healthy sleep habits from the newborn stage through the toddler years.

To see it in action, watch Blakely, Babylist mom of 1, try it out in our review above. And read on for the full breakdown before adding it to your registry. 

Babies aren’t born knowing the difference between day and night, which is why light and sound can be such powerful tools for soothing, signaling it's time for bed and helping establish routines. Hatch has always stood out for combining both in one smart device. Its customizable nightlight offers a gentle nighttime glow in soft reds, pinks and ambers—just enough light for late-night feeds or diaper changes without overstimulating or fully waking your baby (or you). During the day, you can switch to brighter, stimulating settings that help little ones start to understand a 24-hour circadian rhythm. 

Pair that with sound, and you’ve got an even stronger sleep cue for your baby. The new Hatch Baby’s wide range of options means you can experiment to see what calms your little one best, think:

  • Classic favorites: White noise, pink noise, womb sounds and heartbeats mimic the comfort of the prenatal environment.

  • Nature-inspired sounds: Rainfall and other environmental noises can help babies (and parents) drift off peacefully.

  • Music designed for sleep: Hatch Baby even offers Tiny Bed Concerts Radio—a curated collection of melodies created with sleep experts to help children relax at bedtime. Hear those tunes at the 1:46 mark in our review.

With so many options, Hatch Baby helps parents build a consistent routine that feels comforting, familiar and tailored to their baby. You can also save your favorite combinations of lights and sounds, and even set automated schedules for naps and bedtime routines (0:51).

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What’s new: built-in sleep support 

The biggest upgrade in this version of Hatch Baby is real-time access to sleep consultants and science-backed guides through the Hatch Sleep app.

That means instead of late-night Googling or second-guessing your sleep plan, you can get reassurance and answers right when you need them. Whether you’re navigating the newborn stage or shifting into toddler sleep, Hatch Baby makes expert help feel within reach. Think of it as your own personal chat with certified sleep consultants in real-time, right in the app.

Heads up: this service is included with your Hatch Baby for six months, but if you still want the sleep chat feature after six months, you can renew the Hatch subscription for $4.99/month or $49.99/year. 

In addition to one-on-one chats, Hatch Baby offers science-backed sleep guides that help you understand the “why” behind your baby’s sleep patterns. These guides cover everything from newborn sleep cues to toddler bedtime routines, giving you the confidence to make small changes that can have a big impact on everyone’s sleep schedule.

What to know about using the Hatch Baby

Smart tech is great, but smart tech that’s actually easy to use is even better. Setting up Hatch Baby is refreshingly simple: just plug it in, connect it to WiFi and pair it with your phone through the app. From there, you can control everything right from your device or make quick adjustments directly on the machine itself. Handy buttons on the back let you turn the nightlight on or off and adjust brightness, and you can even choose to hide the digital clock display if you’d rather keep things dark. See how that works at 4:26.

Using Hatch Baby beyond the newborn stage

Baby gear (like more traditional soothers) can turn into clutter as your baby outgrows them. But the Hatch Baby is useful well into toddlerhood because it actually grows with your child. Here’s how:

  • For babies: Soothing lights and sounds help make nighttime wake-ups and early routines a little easier.

  • For toddlers: The built-in Time-to-Rise feature uses light and sound cues to show when it is time to stay in bed and when it is okay to get up. It helps toddlers understand routines, set healthy sleep boundaries, and turn tricky mornings into smoother ones. You can also explore a library of sleep stories—from reimagined fairy tales to seasonal favorites—designed to help little ones wind down.

  • For bigger kids: The choices expand even more, with calming soundscapes, kid-friendly biographies and music that make bedtime feel like a comforting ritual.

With Hatch Baby, what starts as a soothing newborn nightlight becomes a long-term sleep training tool that adapts as your child’s needs change.

Who do we recommend the Hatch Baby for

The updated Hatch Baby is designed for families who want sleep support that goes beyond the basics. If you’re a tech-savvy parent who loves being able to control everything from your phone, you’ll appreciate the seamless app integration and the ability to save favorite light-and-sound combos or set automated schedules. It’s also a great fit for families focused on sleep routines—whether you’re navigating the unpredictable newborn nights or guiding a toddler toward consistent mornings.

Parents who want access to expert-backed sleep advice without booking an extra consultation will get a lot of use out of the built-in guides and one-on-one sleep consultant chat. And if you’re looking for gear that lasts, Hatch Baby is an investment that grows with your child, offering tools and resources well past the baby stage.

In short: Hatch Baby is for families who know how important sleep is—for babies and parents—and want a long-lasting, easy-to-use tool to help make it happen.

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