Toddler Can’t Get to Sleep—Mom Unprepared For What Eventually ‘Soothes’ Him
Summary
A toddler named Angus struggled to sleep until his mom gave him a toy leaf blower that makes a noise similar to a real one. The sound helped him fall asleep quickly, becoming his new comfort item.Key Facts
- Angus, a nearly 2-year-old boy from Perth, Australia, asked for his toy leaf blower when he couldn't sleep.
- His mom, Anne-Maree Leonard, gave him the blower to help, and it worked.
- The toy blower makes a noise somewhat like a real leaf blower but without blowing air.
- Angus now uses the toy blower’s noise every night to help him fall asleep.
- Studies show steady background noise can help babies and young children sleep by blocking sudden sounds.
- One study found 80% of newborns fell asleep within five minutes when exposed to white noise.
- Angus also likes other noisy toys like a toy chainsaw and toy drill.
- Angus’s mom shared a video online, which other parents found relatable.
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