The Science-Backed Lullaby That Helps Babies To Sleep (and new parents too!)

Struggling to get your baby to sleep? You’re not alone. Newborn parents will be painfully aware of how unhinged their baby’s sleep schedule is, and no amount of physical flipping will flip their concept of day and night.

From endless renditions of Baa Baa Black Sheep to tiptoeing through the house like a ninja, most parents have tried just about everything to coax their baby into slumber. But now, science might finally be on your side, with a lullaby that’s been specifically engineered to soothe.

*Any parent knows that they’ll try anything to get their baby to sleep, just so they can get a little shut-eye themselves!*

Meet Drift: The Ultimate Baby Sleep Soundtrack

Developed by the British Academy of Sound Therapy in collaboration with the supermarket chain Aldi, ‘Drift’ (go on, click it and give it a listen while you read the rest of this!) isn’t just another cute tune. It’s a carefully crafted, science-based lullaby designed to help your baby relax, wind down, and fall asleep more easily.

Unlike traditional nursery rhymes or singalongs, Drift is wordless, meaning there are no lyrics to distract or overstimulate your little one. Instead, it uses sound science to lull your baby into a restful state.

What Makes Drift So Effective?

The magic of Drift lies in its thoughtful design. Here’s what sets it apart:

Relaxing tempo: The lullaby is composed at a soothing 50 beats per minute, mimicking the rhythm of a relaxed heartbeat. That’s a pace known to reduce stress and promote calm.
Dreamy chord progressions: The slowly shifting harmonies create a gentle, safe-sounding atmosphere, encouraging babies to let go of tension.
Womb-like soundscape: Layered underneath the music is a blend of white noise and soft, bubbly water sounds, replicating the comforting auditory world your baby experienced before birth.
Ideal length: At five minutes long, the track is designed to transition babies from wakefulness to sleep without becoming background noise.

And if five minutes isn’t quite enough? You can always hit repeat!

*White noise and womb sounds are bound to get your baby sleeping like…well, a baby!*

Why White Noise Works for Babies

White noise has long been a favorite among sleep-deprived parents, and for good reason. Studies show that steady, low-frequency sounds can help block out household noise, reduce startle reflexes, and recreate the muffled environment of the womb. Combined with a calm tempo and soft musical tones, it can create a powerful sleep cue for newborns and infants alike.

Our Verdict? Science Baby Approved!

We gave Drift a go during more than a few restless nights, and honestly? I think it made a noticeable difference. While no sound can magically erase all bedtime battles, this lullaby offers a welcome dose of calm, for babies and for their grown-ups.

Drift is free to listen to online on YouTube or Spotify (just search “Aldi Drift lullaby”), so it’s easy to test during your next naptime or bedtime routine. Whether you’re dealing with a fussy newborn or a toddler going through a sleep regression, this could be the soothing solution you’ve been looking for.

Let us know: does it work for your little one?

The Science Baby