ergoPouch Drift Away White Noise Machine

The ergoPouch Drift Away White Noise Machine is a portable, rechargeable sound machine that plays seven continuous sleep sounds to help mask the everyday noises around your baby's sleep space. It's designed to become part of a repeatable wind-down routine — play a sound at bedtime as a familiar cue, then let it work in the background to soften traffic, siblings, household clatter or unfamiliar sounds while travelling.

Rather than promising a particular result, a sound machine like this gives you something you can control: steady, consistent sound around the room. The Drift Away offers a choice of White Noise, Heartbeat, Shushing, Fan, Rain, Ocean and Nature, so you can find the sound that suits your baby and keep it consistent night after night.

Seven sounds for a consistent bedtime cue

The seven built-in tracks cover the most-used options, from classic white noise to heartbeat, shushing, fan and gentle nature sounds. Pressing the sound selection button cycles through them, and the unit remembers the last sound it was playing when it was switched off — so you can pick a favourite and return to it easily each evening.

Portable, with a soft light for night-time

At just 96g, 8cm in diameter and 3.7cm tall, the Drift Away is genuinely compact and easy to pack for weekends away or a night at the grandparents'. The rechargeable battery gives up to 48 hours of playback on a single charge, so you're less likely to be caught out on the go, and it charges via the included 1m cable. A built-in soft LED light with three settings gives you just enough glow for overnight nappy changes, feeds, or finding a dropped dummy without flicking on the main light.

Volume you can adjust

The sound is volume-adjustable and set to a maximum of 75dB measured next to your ear. When the unit is used at the recommended 2 metres away from baby, the highest volume does not exceed 50dB, in line with guidance from the AAP and Safe Sleep Space. As with any sound machine, keep it at the lowest practical volume and manage how long it runs.

How to Use

1. Place the unit on a flat surface, at least 2m (6.6ft) away from your baby. Never place it next to baby's ears — not in the bassinet, cot or pram.
2. Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to start a sound.
3. Press the Sound Track Selection button once to change tracks; there are seven to choose from.
4. Use the unit to help settle baby, then turn it off once baby is asleep.

To clean, use a soft, dry cloth on the unit, strap and cable. Never use liquids or abrasive cleaners on the unit.

Best For

The ergoPouch Drift Away White Noise Machine is a great option for parents who:

• Want to mask variable household, traffic or sibling noise around the sleep space
• Are building a consistent, repeatable bedtime routine with a familiar sound cue
• Travel or move between rooms and need a lightweight, rechargeable machine with long battery life
• Would like a soft night light on hand for feeds and nappy changes

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Are looking for a mains-only device or one with app or remote control
• Prefer a wider sound library or built-in schedules

Pandylane Pro Tip

Pandylane Pro Tip: Because the unit remembers the last sound it was playing, settle on one track and keep it consistent — a repeated, familiar sound each night tends to work better as a bedtime cue than switching between them.

Please note: this is not a toy. Keep the unit away from high temperatures and fire, and never place it close to baby's head or ears during sleep. A sound machine supports the sleep environment but does not replace a safe sleep surface or caregiving.