Phanniemae Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Does anyone here deal with a snoring spouse or night owl roommate? My bedroom is pimped out with blackout curtains (its sooo dark!!), but my roommate makes noise into the night. I know she's trying to be quiet, but the walls are soooooo thin. Anyone have some ear plug recommendations? Or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I use quies wax earplugs and find them good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAK911 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I used to sleep with a white noise machine on when I lived in apartments. It helped because it would mask other noises. I found it really soothing. There are some super cheap white noise machines available. I think mine was $15 or $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I have two college-aged kids who are night owls (daughter home for the summer, son living at home while in school), live in a small house, and am (or used to be!) a very light sleeper. Not a recipe for a good night of sleep. I find that a regular old fan in my bedroom or running my window AC unit (fan-only setting if it's not a hot night) is terrific white noise to drown out the more distracting sounds of giggling siblings, late-night snack prep, etc. Works like a charm for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Blue Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I second Ann's suggestion of a fan. It's a great white noise machine and it helps keep the bedroom cool. My son started using earplugs when he lived in a very noisy dorm and he loves them but he hates having a fan running. Try different things until you find something that works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanniemae Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Thank you for the suggestions!! I'm already a fan worshipper, its hard for me to fall asleep without one! Unfortunately, some noises are coming through the fan sound. I think I will try the ear plugs, Derval. I sleep on my side. Are the wax ones best for that? Any certain brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 These are the ones I use, I don't tlike the foam ones as the sensation of them re-expanding in my ear creeps me out http://www.amazon.com/Quies-34025-Ear-Plugs-14/dp/B000KHRGG4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanniemae Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks, Derval! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its me sleepy Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Your best bet is a white noise machine. This device can be referred to as sound masking, sound conditioner, sound therapy systems, etc. Don't go cheap. The $20 machines last a short period, then fail. More importantly, the cheaper units use short recorded sound tracks of only a few seconds long. The shorter loops can be recognized by your brain and can become bothersome once your mind has discovered the loop. Stick with the market leaders and known brand names. Due to the limits of space I'll only describe two well known brand names: Marpac manufactured the original white noise machine 40 or 50 years ago. Search for Dohm-DS ( name changed recently from Sleepmate) its about $55 - $65. This electro-mechanical machine will last 10 - 15 years. Sound Oasis Sleep Sound Therapy Systems feature sleep sounds develop by sleep doctors and proven in sleep clinics. The models range from $50 to $200 depending upon the features and number of sounds offered, 6 to 145 sleep sounds. Chris www.KeySleepAids.com/Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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