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Heartbeat sound
Updated 22 October 2026
A slow heartbeat is one of the first sounds we ever hear. A calm, steady lub-dub can soothe a newborn, settle a puppy in a new home, and help an anxious adult slow their breathing. This is a real heartbeat recording, beating about 61 times a minute and keeps perfect time.
Press play
Play opens the sound masker with this mix already loaded, so you can hear it and shape it.
How to set it up
- Press Play on Heartbeat.
- For a newborn, play Womb, which puts the heartbeat inside a muffled whoosh.
- For a puppy, place the speaker near the crate at a low volume.
- For yourself, breathe in for four beats and out for six.
Why a heartbeat is calming
A resting heartbeat is slow and regular. We tend to match our breathing and movement to rhythms around us, so a slow beat nudges us toward calm. For babies, it is a sound they heard for months before birth.
Heartbeat for puppies
A new puppy has just left its littermates and mother. A heartbeat near the crate can make the first nights easier. Stuffed toys with a heartbeat inside work on the same idea.
Questions
What is a normal resting heart rate?
For adults, usually 60 to 100 beats per minute. This one is about 61.
Does a heartbeat sound help babies sleep?
Some babies settle with it. Try it at a low volume, or use the Womb mix.