# Dunstan Baby — Less crying, more sleep.

> App to decode newborn baby sounds and reduce crying for better sleep and bonding. (iPhone/iPad app by Dunstan Baby Language.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunstan-baby/id1561052311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dunstan Baby Language](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436688891)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 78 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunstan-baby/id1561052311/reviews.md

## What is Dunstan Baby?

The 2021 Dunstan Baby Language app reveals the 5 secret universal sounds every newborn makes BEFORE they cry. This basic introduction will enable you to quickly identify what your baby’s specific cries mean to help you settle your infant.

Used and recommended by infant care professionals in over 32 countries - including sleep and lactation consultants, nurses, midwives, paediatricians, naturopathic practitioners, doctors, infant massage practitioners and many others. 

The invaluable benefits available to you, your family and your newborn baby are simply “Life-changing”, as Oprah Winfrey declared.

Benefits for baby and you:

• Less  Crying - up to 70% less
• More  Sleep - up to 50% more 
• Better Bonding - significantly faster attachment and connection
• Assists Breastfeeding - improves latching on and spitting up issues
• Helps establish a Routine - the holy grail is a predictable, gentle routine that follows the needs of your baby

The Dunstan App features:
- 5 Videos, multiple crying examples for each sound
- Tips on identifying visual cues
- Practice game with scores to improve your skills
- NEW Journal - record and learn your baby’s specific cries; records their routine
- Quick check of sounds-only
- Links to find instructors in your country or region

Since 2006, DBL has helped many millions of new parents to better care for the wellbeing and happiness of their new baby.

Learn how to quickly and confidently calm your baby ~ and solve some of the most frustrating problems that interfere with you providing the care and nurturing your baby deserves.

The Dunstan Baby App provides the perfect introduction to understanding your baby’s needs. It is a great first step to becoming a more confident new parent.

The next step for new mothers and fathers is taking a class with an accredited DBL educator. This face-to-face workshop will expand your knowledge and increase your ability to deal with your newborn baby’s needs. Getting hands-on help will help increase your ability to recognise the 5 universal cries under all circumstances, and further develop your skills and confidence. Book a personal consultation. Search our website directory for info.

The most beneficial time for parents to learn their infant's special sounds is during pregnancy, up to when the baby is about 4-5 months old.

First introduced to a global audience of 50 million on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2006, Dunstan Baby Language has already helped tens of millions of new mothers and fathers tune in to their babies.

Oprah said “I LOVE this! ... For millions of sleep-deprived mothers around the world, this could be life-changing!”

## Key features

- Decode 5 universal baby sounds
- Identify visual cues
- Practice game with scores
- Journal for recording cries and routines
- Quick sound check
- Find local instructors

## Chart rankings

- #105 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunstan-baby/id1561052311/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nicht nutzbar

*2025-03-13*

Anmelden nicht möglich, dort steht immer „keine Internet Verbindung“ obwohl Internet an ist, also 6€ für nichts!

### 1/5 — App wont let you sign up or sign in

*2025-03-08*

Anytime I try to sign up or even sign in, I get the message “The Internet connections appears to be offline”. Regardless of WiFi or 5G connection

### 1/5 — L’app ne fonctionne pas

*2024-11-18*

Je viens de payer 5,99€ pour rien car l’app n’a pas dû être mise à jour depuis très longtemps et elle ne fonctionne pas. Impossible de se créer un compte ou de se connecter je reste bloquée sur l’écran d’accueil

### 1/5 — Viel zu teuer…

*2024-05-19*

…für das, was die App tatsächlich zu bieten hat. Ist den Kauf nicht wert.

### 4/5 — Super

*2024-04-08*

Super application ! Le seul petit point a évolué, le journal ne permet pas de différencier les enfants, pour des jumeaux par exemple

### 2/5 — Not worth it

*2023-09-18*

Not worth the 4.99 to hear the cries. Not much else to do in the app.

### 4/5 — Helpful But Overpriced

*2023-07-30*

The app is simple to use. I don’t think it’s worth $4.99, however. It’s definitely overpriced for what it is. I don’t really use the journal feature and after hearing the baby cries and taking the quiz a couple times, I won’t use the app itself again. The videos can also be found online so I could have gone without the app if I knew. Happy that I learned the cries and their meanings - disappointed about the price. (It is a bargain compared to the classes offered on the website though. Still, I think it should be at most a $1.99 app because of how much it will be used and it’s content.)

### 3/5 — It’s ok

*2023-07-14*

The app gives you good practice for recognising different voices but it doesn’t analyse the recordings.

### 2/5 — Too expensive for what it is.

*2021-08-15*

Bought it out of curiosity having heard from a friend that the Dubstan method was worth exploring. Unfortunately it didn’t come close to meeting my expectations. I thought the app was poorly designed and while it encouraged me to pay special attention to my newborn’s sounds there is no reason why it should cost so much for what it is.

**Developer response:** Dear ArmenK, the app copy clearly states that it teaches you to understand your baby's 5 cries, to prevent inconsolable crying. It also enables you to test your comprehension until you become proficient and confident . Not sure what you expect to pay for calming a crying baby at 2am, for some people this ability is priceless. We are happy to refund you your 5 pounds. Please send me your email to hello @ dunstanbaby .com

## Frequently asked questions about Dunstan Baby

### What is Dunstan Baby?

Dunstan Baby is an app designed to help parents understand their newborn's cries by teaching them to recognize 5 universal baby sounds that precede crying. It aims to reduce crying, improve sleep, and enhance bonding.

### How much does Dunstan Baby cost?

Dunstan Baby is a paid app, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### What age rating does Dunstan Baby have?

Dunstan Baby has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience of parents and caregivers.

### On which devices can I use Dunstan Baby?

Dunstan Baby is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Dunstan Baby updated?

The app was last updated on August 15, 2024, with version 1.03. This indicates ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### Does Dunstan Baby have ads?

No, Dunstan Baby does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### What are the main benefits of using Dunstan Baby?

Users can expect up to 70% less crying, up to 50% more sleep for the baby, better bonding, assistance with breastfeeding, and help establishing a routine.

### Can Dunstan Baby help with breastfeeding?

Yes, the app states it can assist with breastfeeding by improving latching on and addressing spitting up issues, contributing to a better feeding experience for both mother and baby.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.03 — 2024-08-15

Bug fixes.

### 1.02 — 2022-03-07

- Forced update feature.
- Updated Facebook Login SDK to version 8.2.

### 1.01 — 2021-05-17

All-new, rebuilt with new features and functionality. Now available in 10 languages, including German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, French, Hebrew, Romanian. More languages coming soon.

### 1.0 — 2021-04-21

No release notes.

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