Rain Sounds for Babies
Play a repeating rain recording in your browser for a calm, consistent background. No app or sign-up is required.
Keep the listening level low and comfortable. Your phone or speaker should remain outside the cot.
What makes rain sounds different?
Rain is less uniform than white noise. The recording has a soft, irregular patter, so the sound changes slightly over time while remaining broadly consistent. Some people simply prefer that more natural texture for background listening.
Using rain sounds at bedtime
Start quietly, place the device away from the baby's sleep space, and use the sound as background audio rather than at a level intended to block every other noise. Calls, battery settings and browser behaviour can interrupt playback, so do not rely on a web player for any safety-critical function.
Rain sounds or white noise?
Choose by sound character rather than claims about effectiveness. White noise is a steadier hiss; rain has more natural variation. Both recordings are available on the main player, so you can compare them at the same low device volume.
Play the steadier white-noise recording.Try ocean waves →
Listen to a slower rise-and-fall sound.Baby sleep sounds guide →
Compare the options and timers.
Frequently asked questions
Are the rain sounds free?
Yes. The player is free to use in a browser, subject only to your normal internet or mobile-data costs.
Does the rain recording contain thunder?
No. This page uses the site's continuous rain recording rather than dramatic storm or thunder effects.
Can I leave it playing?
The recording loops until you stop it or the browser/device interrupts playback. Keep the volume conservative and follow safer-sleep guidance for the baby's sleep environment.
Independent guidance
This website provides general background audio and practical information, not medical advice.