Get Better Bedtimes! During the programmable sleep cycle, Light and sound fade together for 15, 30 or 45 minutes. The sleep cycle ends with glowing moon that stays on all night as nightlight. Four soothing sound options include ride, womb, rain and white noise. White noise has been shown significantly more effective than silence in getting children to sleep quickly. The soothing amber nightlight is better for sleep than blue or white nightlights, which depress production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Get Better Mornings! During the programmable wake cycle, light and sound rise together for 15, 30 or 45 minutes. The wake cycle ends with the glowing moon changing into a glowing sun, signaling to the child that it's okay to get out of bed. Four classical music pieces include work from Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Mozart. Classical music helps children wake with a brain primed to learn.