Hatch Restore 3 Review: Can It Save Moms From Snoring Husbands?

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It's 11:47 p.m. The baby is finally asleep. The toddler is finally asleep. The teenager is "asleep" (we all know what that means). I crawl into bed, close my eyes, and then it starts.

My husband. Snoring. Not a cute little whistle. A full freight train pulling into the station, every eight seconds, right next to my ear.

I love that man. I have six children with that man. But somewhere around snore number 400, I start having thoughts. That's where the Hatch Restore 3 comes in, and why our marriage is still going strong.

Hatch Restore 3 Review: Our Every-Single-Night Sound Machine

We use the Hatch every night as a sound machine. Every. Night. If it's not on, nobody in our room is sleeping, and by "nobody" I mean me.

You pick a sound, set the volume with the knob on top, and it fills the room with a steady, soothing noise that does a really good job of covering up the train schedule happening on the other side of the bed. Hatch says it includes more than 40 sleep sounds without a subscription, so you can find the one that works best as your own personal snore shield.

The best part? I don't have to hear the snoring, and my husband still gets to believe he "doesn't snore." Everybody wins. Kind of.

Phone-Free Buttons for Half-Asleep Moms

The Restore 3 swapped the touch controls of the older model for real buttons and a volume knob on top. That matters when you're fumbling in the dark and do not want to unlock your phone and get blinded at midnight. Press, turn, done. Back to sleep.

You can also dim the clock display or hide it completely, so there's no bright glow shining in your face all night.

A Sunrise Alarm That Doesn't Scare You Awake

Besides being our snore-drowning sound machine, the Restore 3 is a sunrise alarm clock. It slowly brightens like a sunrise before your wake-up time, so you're not jolted out of bed by a screaming alarm. Hatch includes 20+ sunrise alarms without a paid plan. In a house where somebody is always yelling "MOM" before 6 a.m., a gentle wake-up feels like a spa day.

It's Actually Cute

Most sound machines look like a plastic hockey puck. The Hatch Restore 3 is a soft, fabric-covered half-moon that looks like decor. Ours sits next to our marble lamp and honestly looks like I planned it. (I did not plan it.) It comes in a few neutral colors, including Putty, Greige, Cocoa and Rosy.

The Real Downsides

• It's pricey. It's a premium price for a nightstand gadget, so watch for sales, and know that some reviewers note it's often FSA/HSA eligible.
• You need the app to set it up. Setup requires Wi-Fi and the Hatch Sleep app. If you want a no-app, plug-and-play clock, this isn't it.
• The subscription. You get 30 days of Hatch+ free, and after that the extra sounds, stories and routines cost extra. The basics keep working without it, but plenty of reviewers are annoyed that a premium device has a paid tier at all.
• It doesn't track sleep. It helps you fall asleep and wake up. It won't tell you how you slept.

Fair Warning

• It will not stop your husband from snoring. It just stops you from hearing it. (I've asked. It refuses.)
• Once you're used to it, you can't sleep without it. Hotel trips are now a problem.
• Your kids will discover it and want one too. Good luck.
• Your husband may claim the sound machine is "too loud." This is rich coming from him.

If the sound machine still isn't enough on the really loud nights, my backup plan is my noise-cancelling headphones. You can read my Beats Studio Pro review here.

Is the Hatch Restore 3 a Good Gift for Moms?

Yes, especially for the mom who shares a bed with a snorer or wakes up exhausted. It's practical, pretty and something she'll use every night. With the holidays coming up, the Hatch Restore 3 is one of those gifts that says "I want you to rest" without saying "you look tired."

The Verdict: Is the Hatch Restore 3 Worth It for Busy Moms?

For us, yes. It's on every night, it helps us both sleep soundly, and it's saved my husband from a lot of elbows to the ribs. It's a splurge, and the subscription push is annoying, but you don't need Hatch+ to use it as a sound machine. If good sleep is worth the price to you (and in a house with six kids, it is to me), this one earns its spot on the nightstand.

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Quick Answers for Busy Moms

Do you need a subscription to use the Hatch Restore 3?
No. It works as a sound machine, sunrise alarm and light without Hatch+, including 40+ sleep sounds and 20+ sunrise alarms. Hatch+ adds extra content and routines.

Can the Hatch Restore 3 drown out snoring?
In our house, yes. Steady sound machine noise helps cover up snoring so it's less noticeable. Results depend on how loud your snorer is!

Does the Hatch Restore 3 need Wi-Fi?
You need Wi-Fi and the Hatch Sleep app to set it up and change routines. After that, the buttons on top handle the everyday stuff without your phone.

Is the Hatch Restore 3 a good gift?
It's a great gift for anyone who struggles to sleep or hates their alarm. It comes in several neutral colors that work with most bedrooms.

About Krystiana: I'm a mom of six sharing the things that actually make busy-mom life a little easier. If it survives my house, it makes my Favorites list.