Newborn-safe robot vacuums: 40–48 dB on silent mode vs 60–70 dB typical

The quietest newborn-safe vacuums hover between 40 and 48 dB on silent mode, compared to the typical 60–70 dB range. That’s the difference between a baby staying asleep and a baby waking up — a big enough gap that it’s worth the premium for a quiet model if you’ve got a newborn.