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Mumsnet x Quiet Mark: The Best Quiet Tech for Mums

Becoming a new parent is an incredibly beautiful and humbling experience. You've welcomed a new life into the world—a life whose needs you'll prioritise above your own. And as you gaze into their eyes, you realise they are the most important thing.

Yet, being a new parent is not without its challenges. Beyond the well-known sleepless nights lie unspoken practical difficulties: cold teas and coffees, endless laundry, sacrificed self-care routines, and the constant companionship of your breast pump. Imagine the sleep-deprived parent, breast pump and hair dryer in hand, desperate for just a few precious minutes of quiet, 'me time,' all the while, trying not to wake the baby who’s blissfully asleep.

In a recent Quiet Mark survey 78% of Brits emphasised the importance for quiet time as parents of young children, illustrating how quiet technology and appliances at home can significantly enhance your journey as a new parent by providing much-needed peace and tranquillity.

To support new parents, we've curated the best quiet technology of 2025. Read on and discover how Quiet Mark certified products can help you reclaim and find your 'quiet time' when you need it the most!

Above: Elvie Electric Double Breast Pump
Above: Elvie Electric Double Breast Pump

1. Choose the Best Quiet Breast Pump

Your breast pump will go wherever you go, because when it's time to pump, well, it's time to pump - regardless of whether you're at work, out for lunch or doing your weekly food shop. For ultimate discretion, choose a breast pump that's quiet, wireless and smart, like the Quiet Mark certified Elvie Double Breast Pump 

Above: KitchenAid KF6 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Above: KitchenAid KF6 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

2. Use a Quiet Coffee Machine

For new parents, every quiet moment is precious. The Quiet Mark certified KitchenAid KF6 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, with its quiet operation, ensures your peace isn’t disturbed. Enjoy all of your favorite espresso beverages from the comfort of your home, at the push of a button and savor during your well-deserved break. Enjoy serenity and your favourite coffee shop drink, without waking your little one.

Above: Magimix Juice Expert 3
Above: Magimix Juice Expert 3

3. A Quiet Juicer is the Perfect Way to have your 5-a-day!

With so much to do as a new parent, can also mean forgetting to look after yourself. Follow a healthy diet and make sure to get your 5-a-day. Using a juicer can help ensure you get your recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. The Quiet Mark certified Juice Expert by Magimix is powerful and quiet, so you can blend a favourite, healthy drink when you get a moment.

Above: mdlondon BLOW Hair Dryer
Above: mdlondon BLOW Hair Dryer

4. Make Time for Your Self-Care

As a new parent, it's important to make the most of the quiet moments and do something to pamper yourself - you'll enjoy it and it's good for your mental health too. The Quiet Mark certified BLOW hair dryer by mdlondon is super quiet and perfect for your DIY beauty routine.

Above: Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB Tumeric
Above: Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB Tumeric

5. Create a relaxing environment at bedtime

Creating a relaxing atmosphere at bedtime can help make you more energised and ready to take on those middle of the night feeds. The Quiet Mark certified Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750DAB mimics the light and colour of a fading sunset, which creates an environment where sleep comes more easily.

Above: Russell Hobbs 27450 Calm Kettle
Above: Russell Hobbs 27450 Calm Kettle

6. Enjoy a Calm Cuppa

When baby is asleep in their cot, those rare moments of quiet become even more precious. Making a cup of tea can feel like a tiny act of self-care and with the Russell Hobbs Calm Kettle, it’s a moment made all the more serene. Designed with quiet boil technology, this elegantly simple kettle keeps a lid on unwanted noise during the boil, letting you enjoy the peace you’ve earned, along with a well-deserved break.

Above: MeacoDry Arete® Two 12L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier
Above: MeacoDry Arete® Two 12L Dehumidifier and Air Purifier

7. Pure and Quiet Air for your Little One

We spend around 90% of our time indoors, yet indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outside. The Quiet Mark certified MeacoDry Arete® Two 12L Dehumidifier & Air Purifier minimises asthma and allergy symptoms by removing dust particles, pollen and other allergens from your indoor air, while maintaining optimimal humidity. It even has a Night Mode for extra quiet drying and no lights. The result: healthy and clean air quality for everyone.

Above: Miele Duoflex HX1 Sunset Yellow Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Above: Miele Duoflex HX1 Sunset Yellow Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

8. Choose a Powerful but Quiet Vacuum

Mess comes with the territory, especially as they reach those toddler milestones. Investing in a vacuum that is quiet, yet powerful will help you deal with the aftermath. The Quiet Mark certified Miele Duoflex HX1 Sunset Yellow Cordless Vacuum Cleaner will be a game changer; it offers incredible suction power, as strong as a Miele cylinder vacuum, coupled with trusted Miele build quality and the convenience of a cordless vacuum.

Above: Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 10kg Washing Machine
Above: Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 10kg Washing Machine

9. Prepare for Family-Sized Wash Loads

The amount of washing you'll do can be unexpected. You'll wash all their new outfits, bedding and sets - fresh for when they come home. And once they're home, you'll need a good family sized washing machine to keep up with your growing family. The Quiet Mark certified Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 10kg Washing Machine boasts a large 10kg drum so you can get all your washing done on the quiet.

Above: LG TrueSteam™ QuadWash™ DF587HMS Freestanding Dishwasher
Above: LG TrueSteam™ QuadWash™ DF587HMS Freestanding Dishwasher

10. Reduce the time spent on chores

After a long day, the last thing you'll want to do is lots of chores. Getting quiet technology like a dishwasher will allow you to focus on other things whilst your appliance does the work for you. The Quiet Mark certified LG TrueSteam™ QuadWash™ DF587HMS Freestanding Dishwasher uses TrueSteam technology to remove 99.9% of bacteria and germs on the dishes with hot steam to clean and sterilize and has flexible racks designed for the versatile demands of families.