Reddit mentions: The best sleep sound machines

Hello 💙 might sound weird but this salt lamp would help me relax 💖 they clean the air and I feel like that would help me stay calm in my home 💙

I also have this essential oil diffuser on my random wants list that would help me relax by releasing calming scents into the air 😍😍

The last thing I have is a sound machine on my list that I would love because I need sound to fall asleep, but the TV is distracting, plus the light keeps me up. This would allow me to fall asleep to sound, without the light 💖

Good luck with your surgery 💖 I would take a good book with you to read if that's your thing 💙

Thanks for the contest 😊😊

Here are mine:

• Secure Beginnings Crib Mattress - a totally breathable crib mattress. You can take the "sleep surface" off and throw it in the washing machine when needed. I surprisingly don't do it that often. The mesh fabric and space under it helps in temperature regulation and air exchange. Basically, helped me as a new mom not worry about suffocation. I ended up going wild and getting two sleep surfaces per mattress. I got one set in the regular size and a mini crib for our room.
  
• LED Touch Light - these suckers are rechargeable and hold their charge a long time. They're super portable. What I like best is that you can turn them suuuuper dim, which is great for middle of the night wake ups and diaper changes. We have one hanging from our headboard and one hanging above the changing table. And then another around the house. There are tons of sellers of this type of product and they're quite inexpensive.
  
• Wet Bag - a reusable and washable bag to stash wet/dirty stuff. An essential for cloth diaperers, but also great for pooped on clothes, bathing suits, etc.
  
• Fischer-Price Ultra-Lite Day and Night Play Yard - this is a smaller and less expensive version of a traditional pack and play. We kept it in the living room and baby spent a lot of time there as a newborn.
  
• Gripe Water Lots of gripe water. Good for gas, sometimes hiccups, and gentle relief for stomach upset. Also helps some newborns poop.
  
• Grovia Magic Stick Diaper Balm - made for cloth diapers, but would work for sposies. A barrier "cream" on a stick, so you don't have to get your fingers gross. Smells amazing - I literally sniff the stick every time we use it.
  
• Freemies - great for hands-free pumping, especially in the car or at work. Fits inside the shirt. Can be hit or miss on if it works for individuals, but it works GREAT for my boobs. Regular flanges hurt me and didn't yield good output, but Freemies agreed with my body wonderfully.
  
• Spectra Pump I have nothing but good things to say about the Spectra pump. I have the S1 (battery operated), S2 (plugs in), and the S9 (battery operated, but not as fancy as S1). I haven't had any issues with my pumps, but others have had great customer service experiences. It's a "closed" system, which means it's impossible for milk to get into the pump on accident. This is a good thing.
  
• Kiinde Storage Bags - these breastmilk storage bags are more expensive, but highly durable. I love the twist top - much easier to use then a zipper top. We used the whole bottle system from 0-6 months. At six months, he realized he could take the nipple off the bottle and we switched to Como Tomo bottles. But for those months, it was SO NICE to just send the bags to daycare and wash only the nipples (the shells stayed at daycare).
  
• Lillebaby Complete Airflow Baby Carrier - while baby carrier preferences will vary widely by body type and personal preferences, I love my Lillebaby most. It doesn't require any special insert for newborns and the lumbar support was awesome. The airflow version was great, as I live in a very hot state.
  
• Lectrofan Sound Machine - you may be wondering why this is $45 and other sound machines are $20. Because it is amazing, that is why. Seriously 100% amazing.
  
  Hope this helps somebody!
  
  Edit: added a few more after the Spectra.

Congratulations.

Though I'm not a parent myself, I work for a high end newborn photographer so I'll just give you tips on my observations.

• Swaddle tight with stretchy materials and hold the arms down to the sides when swaddling
  
  
• if mom is nursing, stay away from gassy vegetables and acidic foods as well. From our experience when the mom eats these things the baby is miserable the next day because of gas. We basically just recommend a boring bland diet. Only for the first few weeks though. After the first 3 or 4 weeks and then its usually ok. Every baby will be different so your mileage may vary. But from our experience 99% of the time we have cranky crying babies for the whole session is because mom had like spicy food or something else. Rule of thumb for us basically if the food has the potential to make your stomach uncomfortable sometimes then it might make baby uncomfortable as well
  
  
• Get a yoga ball. trying to sooth baby, hold baby with head to your heart, sit on ball and start bouncing gently. Get yoga socks too if you have slippery floors.
  
  
• diaper rash. Use huggies or honest brand. 9 out of 10 babies that come in with a rash are using pampers. Kirkland brand wipes from costco are great too. Our studio is stocked with huge packs of them.
  
  
• Formulas. I'm not sure on the brands for this but don't go out buying huge amounts right away because some babies might not like them very much. Might make them gassy too so you may have to try a few brands before you land on the one that is right. There are also ones for sensitive stomachs ( more expensive though)
  
  
• get a baby shusher or white noise, either this or this one, we use both in our studio.
  
  
• get chux from amazon (basically look like puppy pads but are not scented or no chemicals) you'll probably seem them at the hospital. use them on your changing table, keep a few in your car. everywhere really so that where ever you are you can change baby an hopefully avoid soiling a bed/car/couch etc.
  
• newborn size clothes is often too big for actual newborns
  
• If you are getting photos taken 7-10 days is ideal. Most of the newborn photos you'll see are of 7-10 day old babies. Time will vary if preme or multiples. Don't wait several weeks and then still expect to get the same type of photos. at the very least try to book within 24 hours of giving birth though that may only apply to the photographer work for because most of our clients book well in advanced but there's always a few every now and then that call in trying to get in the same day and we have to behave ourselves when we explain that wont be possible.
  
• Gripe water, buy it
  
• Don't touch her stomach after she's given birth.
  
• Get her a push present
  
• have your go bag and car seat ready in the car even earlier than recommended. honestly not sure what's recommended but just do it as early as you can. a lot of our clients have been going early recently.
  
  That's all I can think of for now. Good luck to you and don't worry nobody knows what they are doing the first time. Just by making this post looking for advice you will probably be more ready that many of the first time dads that come into our studio. Just enjoy your time together as much as possible those first few weeks and take lots of photos and videos even if its just on your phone. and back them up. babies grow so fast the first few weeks so they will never be that tiny again. Blink and its over. Oh and for the future, age 2 sucks but 3 should be good. you can usually start bribing them by 3. Again I want to reiterate that I myself and not a father (but I hope to be) so take all of this however you like. I've been working at this studio for almost a decade now (i'm 30) and these are just the things that I've seen and learned from all the parents that come in. Also, Asian babies are the best, have one of those if you can, they're usually prefect for their sessions...
  
  (sorry about typos, too lazy to go back and fix)

First - Babygate all the way. Your 4 year old can get into so much dangerous trouble running around the house on their own. Hell no.

Second - I got a clock that turns colors. It's dark blue (and doubles as a nightlight) when it's sleepy time and turns yellow when it's time to wake up. (You program it and can have different bed and wakeup time for the weekends)


When she was four years old: I closed the baby gate and she was told NOT COME OUT OF HER ROOM OR MAKE NOISE UNTIL THE CLOCK IS YELLOW. It mostly worked.

Now that she is 5 she is not allowed to get out of her bed unless she has to go the bathroom until the clock is yellow. She also may not make noise or wake me up unless it's an emergency - and we talked about what those are.

Then, after she is asleep each night, I put a flashlight and her books near her bed. If she wakes up before the clock is yellow she can read quietly. If she makes nose, I take the books AND make her lay their quietly until the clock is yellow. It works beautifully.

There are two kinds of clocks and I recommend the more simple version and an open box version from the manufacturer.

The clock is available on Amazon, but I bought a used one directly from the manufacturer. I bought it 4 years ago and it's worked perfectly and looked perfect since the day I go tit.

http://www.mytotclock.com/buy_now.php



My next recommendation is the Dhom Classic Sound Machine - it's really the best one. My daughter started sleeping far deeper and far longer when I got a white sound machine on the recommendation of my pediatrician. It's the kind they use in therapy offices. It really does fill up the whole room with white noise - I can barely even hear the garbage trucks on garbage day. The bonus is that if it's going in her room, I can have an adult conversation or watch a "bang bang shoot 'em up" type movie without her listening in and the noises of the house don't keep her up. I don't have to TIPTOE until she's asleep! WOOT! Privacy is divine when you live in a small place!

You can get them cheaper on Amazon Warehouse. They are Open box but work perfectly: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1549570064&sr=8-1&keywords=dohm%2Bsound%2Bmachine&th=1

Hint on the sound machine: Put it in a corner of the room farthest from the child. I actually have mine up on a dresser in the far corner from her bed. That way they don't play with it on the ground. Best thing I ever did for her sleep.

OH! Lastly, the flashlight is hand crank and I got it from IKEA for cheap - they sell them in the kids section! https://m2.ikea.com/us/en/p/ljusa-led-flashlight-hand-powered-30190857/

I live in a small apartment and can relate. Baby's room is our closet.

Diapers I choose cloth because it saves over 1,000 dollars a year. They have cloth diaper services that clean and drop off, you can buy used or just do disposible.

Toy library allows you to rent toys versus storing them and honestly my kid could care a less about toys till she was 5/6months

Library for books they just outgrow them and you can trade out frequently.

Bouncer is usefull for soothing and sitting upright for 20 mins after feedings which helps with spitup.

Muchkins bath was a lifesaver went through 3 before i found it. It can hang on the back of a door.https://www.walmart.com/ip/Munchkin-Sit-and-Soak-Baby-Bath-Tub-0-12-Months-White/936568083

Pack and play with a diaper changer station and some even have built in drawers which makes life easy.

Doona carseat expensive but stroller and carseat in one. Is amazing for airport, road trips. And grocery trips. Doona Infant Car Seat & Latch Base - Night (Black) - US Version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UJ7EPC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UQJlDbHFHAAVH

This sitting saucer and also a carseat and turns into a booster seat https://www.walmart.com/ip/Summer-Infant-4-in-1-Super-Seat-Teal/366486333?selected=true

Jumper the graco one with the bumpers is the best packs up for travel. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Bumper-Baby-Jumper-Little-Jungle/7976545

Pacifiers and bottles as every kid has a diffrent prefrence dont go ham until you see if you kid likes it. I had massive success for dr.brown bottles and pacifiers. Only had gas 3 times.

Bibs 2 silicone for when on real food (just wash with soap and water in sink). I recomment cloth bibs for formula or milk and drool as it adsorbs better. Get one with buttons all velcroa die within 2 or 3 washes.

I use ikea diah drying rack for all diahes no need to buy a bottle specific one.

I reccomend a rack for bottles mine is an under the counter and holds bottles, bibs and paper towel.

Swaddles 1 halo and 1 swaddle me one with the arms. Every baby is diffrent and some wake up if they get the arms out of the halo. Once you find on just get 2 so if spit up gets on it you have a back up.

Clothes. Skip pjs no need for them when they are in a swaddle.

Portable noise machine: White Noise Sound Machine | Portable Sleep Therapy for Home, Office, Baby & Travel | 6 Relaxing & Soothing Nature Sounds, Battery or Adapter Charging Options, Auto-Off Timer | HoMedics Sound Spa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hXJlDbN7YRVCP

Oh and baby meds and a humidifer i reccomend the babyfrida one it is easy to clean and helps a ton when she had a cold.

Baby swing will save your sanity for those hard nights. i reccomend the fisher price it swings both left/right and front to back.

Eddie bauer diaper bag. It holds everything.

If you have a very needy baby the infantio baby carrier is amazing and when they get big you use it as a backpack carrier for them.

Skip everything else they grow out of it or just dont use it.

These are all things that not only I love but a lot of people in my bumper month group really liked as well, and that I didn't think to ask for in my registry and wish I did:

VAVA nightlight
USB charged, this touch operated nightlight was my best friend in the hospital and at home for late night feeding

Love to Dream swaddle
Amazing swaddle that's super easy to use and lets baby self soothe with their hands

Merlins magic sleepsuit
When baby outgrows swaddling (which happens fast!) this helps muffle the startle reflex to keep baby asleep.

hushh portable sound machine
Basically the only way I get any sleep

beaming buggy
Plays music, lights up and has white noise. Somehow is total magic.

Oball toys
Because there's always someone who wants to just buy toys and these are great for small hands

I’d highly recommend a “white noise sound machine” such as the Marpac Adjustable model.

Marpac

I’ve tried fans, apps, looping sound clips and YouTube videos but nothing has worked as well as my Marpac. Read though some of the 11k reviews and you’ll come to understand why it’s helped allot of folks.

In my case; I’m a light sleeper and it does a great job of masking outside noises which otherwise would have woken me up easily. I like being able to adjust the air vent ports to suit the tone I’m comfortable with and given that’s it’s an actual small fan spinning within a container, it sounds much more natural and soothing than some app.

Use a heavy blanket, make sure your room is a bit chilly and use a physical white noise machine to help you fall sleep and stay asleep.

I hope this helps

For the sweet tooth (like my dad, these are all things he likes):

• A candy jar or bowl filled with her favorite candy.
  
  
• An artisan ice cream scoop.
  
  
• An ice cream maker. You could get an ice cream recipe book as well.
  
  
• One of my dad's favorite gifts was a sugar dispenser... I think that shows his level of sugar commitment.
  
  
• Some artisan marshmallows.
  
  
• A milk frother that doubles as a hot chocolate maker.
  
  For the executive (like my mom, these are all things she likes):
  
  
• A high quality thermos for coffee on the way to work.
  
  
• A smart home setup, maybe an echo and some smart outlets or the google home. Really good for turning lights on/off, asking for the weather and news, listening to music, etc.
  
  
• A FitBit to help her keep healthy even working long hours.
  
  
• A popcorn maker that allows you to make non-microwaved popcorn in the microwave.
  
  
• A white noise machine. If she has any trouble sleeping this thing is AMAZING.
  
  
• A Roku or Chromecast that makes it easier to watch Netflix on the TV.
  
  
• Wine tasting or cooking class that you can do together. Really my mom loves doing stuff with her family.

Uh I'm so sorry to hear this. You definitely have a nuisance neighbor and that's so anxiety inducing on top of a chronic illness. I also have a chronic illness and work incall from home.

Have you thought about ways you can limit or muffle the noise? Do you have a carpet or can you put down an area rug? If you don't want a rug, maybe you can wear flip flops or slippers at home to help dull the noise? Do you ask clients to take their shoes off at the door?

I have a white noise sound machine that I use for sleep but a lot of psychologists use them to muffle noise in their office so people can't hear their patients. I have the professional one they use: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2IN38LJZ07OLK&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bmachine&qid=1566443701&s=gateway&sprefix=white%2Bnoise%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-7&th=1

It's pricer then the others but it's worth the $$.

I had a problem with my headboard & bed frame after 6 months of working. It was banging on the wall and creaking loudly during activity, it's a freakin miracle my neighbor next to me didn't' complain! It was a single guy so maybe he was happy to listen 😂. I ended up investing in a new bed frame when their was a memorial day sale and I'm pretty happy with my purchase. It's pretty and super quiet now.

I would say a fan that is loud enough, usually the square floor fans (you can point it toward a wall so it doesn't hit you, otherwise you may get chilly). I usually keep mine on the lowest setting, but sometimes have to bump it up to medium if neighbors are playing music. I really find that the cheaper, square, medium'ish sized ones work the best. The more expensive ones try to actually be quiet, which is not what I want.

Also, i would get one of these bad boys: http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-SleepMate-980A-Electro-Mechanical-Conditioner/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303068647&sr=8-1

I have found that other noise machines (rain noises, etc) just have a loop back that I can pick up on and it actually keeps me up even more because I am following the loop back. The white noise machine above has no such thing, I love them.

I have their travel one because I am on the road for work 3 weeks out of a month. Works great. If I was you, I'd use both. Put the fan by the window, on the right setting. Put the white noise machine on your dresser, next to you.

The secondary glazing sounds great, and if I asked my landlord to do this he would laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh, then hang up on me. I feel your pain, man. I hate noise while i'm trying to sleep. But what I have said above has worked in some pretty shitty situations before.

1. A Dohm sound machine - seriously, this thing is amazing. My toddler still uses hers and my husband and I actually bought one for our room and we use it every night. It goes with us when we travel and it's essential to good sleep for us.
   
2. Gummy bear night light - it must be red! This was recommended to me from a sleep class we took before our toddler was born and it's amazing for middle of the night feedings. You squeeze the belly and it turns on and there's a separate adapter I recommend buying so you don't run out of batteries so quickly. The red light helps your baby (and you!) fall asleep quickly so you don't have sleep that's even more disrupted.
   
3. Seamless underwear - I wasn't expecting a c-section and ended up having an emergency one and I had to have my mother-in-law run to Macy's to find some seamless underwear for me because regular underwear hit exactly at my c-section scar and was extremely uncomfortable. She picked up some Calvin Klein ones and I've since purchased several pairs and I really love them, even when not pregnant, but it was something that I wasn't expecting to need. (I would find the link for them but I'm currently at work so I'll edit it later with the link, haha)
   
   Splurge item: a baby monitor with a camera and app on your phone. We originally used a motorola one because I was convinced I needed a separate little screen and I could still see it on my phone through an app, but we recently bought a Nest camera and I love it. I love being able to see what time she goes to bed if we have a sitter, I can tell when she's gotten up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom - even if she doesn't wake us up and its several hours later... overall, I just really love it.

Father of 12-week-old twin boys here.

If you're bottle feeding, there's a good chance you (our your spouse or caretaker) will have to feed both at the same time. I've tried feeding both in separate papasans, but I find that two boppies on the couch works well. One to my left holding one baby and one around my waste with the other on it.

Product wise, my wife and I have been really grateful for our Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleepers. Dr. Brown's bottles have worked well for us too. We've also enjoyed having a Homedics Soundspa noise machine and projector.

If you have a willing mother-in-law and a spare bedroom, ask her to move in for the first few months. I'm only half-joking. Seriously, find a third person to give some consistent help. Twin infants are serious never-ending work.

Take naps when the babies nap and go to bed early. Proper sleep is the linchpin of sanity.

Congrats btw. :)

Lived in FHK the first two years it was coed (96-98).

• Bring flip flops to wear in the shared shower.
  
• The desks and cabinets do uninstall from the walls if you want to do a creative loft.
  
• Train noise reverberates through the quad, but you'll adjust quickly. A white noise machine like this will help immensely.
  
• Unless things have changed (I'm sure they have) your closest laundry not in the dorm will be in the study room behind Keathley adjoining Davis-Gary.
  
• Heldenfels is a short walk (10 mins), and that's where the majority of life sciences (for fish) should be.
  
• If you're in a room at the end, you can install a hammock on the corner of the railing pretty easily.
  
• Most important of all, leave your door open when you're there! Jam your music loud enough for passers-by. It's a great way to meet folks.
  

We did our first trip when my son was 8 months old. Full disclosure: it was super stressful. I vented online that I was on vacation but it did not feel like a vacation at all. It took an older mom friend to tell me “That’s because you are on a family trip, not a vacation.” That stuck with me a lot and helped shift my perspective. In hindsight, he probably did really well given the circumstances, but it was much harder for me (more night wake-ups, I’d nurse him to get him to go back to sleep, which meant another night feeding I had to work to eliminate once we got home. However, right now we’re on a trip with our now 20-month-old and it’s going amazingly.

Tips: we bought a portable sound machine this one I think, and some travel blackout curtains, these ones. That’s helped mimic the sleeping conditions he has at home, which has helped a ton. For us, that also means bringing a sheet from home and books and keeping the bedtime routine as close to home as possible. We’ve been pretty rigid with our routines at home for so long that I honestly think that’s why this trip is going well and it’s allowed us some flexibility in a weird way.

Make a couple stops on the drive. Aside from sitting in the backseat, there is not much you can do to keep him from falling asleep. Maybe plan the stops for when his normal “wake” times would be and hopefully that can help have the sleep be during his normal “nap” times. I know they aren’t always recommended, but I like having a backseat mirror to have a rough idea of awake/sleep time. You can also bring some small, soft toys to introduce and periodic points during the drive (with the disclaimer that, like the mirror and anything else loose in your car, there is the risk of them being projectiles in the event of a crash).

I have a 9-5 and I lift from 7 AM - 8:30 AM. Not every workout is 1.5 hours but that's my window.

For me, the trick has been and always will be caffeine. Namely getting it into my bloodstream as fast as possible.

Here are some tactics to get out of bed:

• Drink preworkout in bed. Have a large glass of water on the nightstand, a plastic spoon, a scoop or 2 of preworkout, pre-measured waiting to go. When the alarm goes off, dump the preworkout into the water, mix, chug, and lay back down. In 15 minutes or so the caffeine will begin to go to work. You won't be able to sleep, so get up! The plastic spoon is to save your spouse from having to listen to you mix.
  
  
• Caffeine pill. Same as the tactic above. Wake up, slam, and lay back down. You won't be snoozing for long.
  
  
• If you can actually get out of bed and get caffeine into you quickly, it's a lot easier to get your day started. I crankily wake up, drink preworkout in the kitchen, and then force myself to pack my gym bag and clothes for the day. After 5-10 minutes, I feel fine.
  
  It's never going to feel great waking up super early to lift, but after a while, it just becomes a part of your schedule.
  
  Lastly, try to wake up at the same time every day regardless if it's a training or rest day. Having the same schedule helps your body adjust and wake/sleep more easily. On rest days, I still wake up at 6 AM, but I play Xbox, do laundry, or even grocery shop. As a 30-year-old dude with a fiancee and 2 dogs, any time to myself is much appreciated!
  
  Oh yeah, I'm a light sleeper too. White noise has helped immensely in masking noises from outside my condo. I prefer physical white noise, as opposed to a digital sound, so I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM. I love it.

I used to have two chihuahua-mixes. One was high-anxiety.

When we also had two cats, the dogs couldn't relax unless they were in a room with the door closed where the cats could not go. The dogs would stay vigilant the entire time the cats were around. The high-anxiety dog would follow the cats around and try to herd them. We had to re-home the cats (due to allergies we weren't aware of before) and the dogs were so much calmer after that. I know you said you tried closing the door, but, maybe he won't feel relaxed unless the cats no longer live there.

Exercise also really helps with their anxiety. I understand this isn't your dog and you are doing your best. Maybe someone else will have a great idea to help in this area.

You could try a thundershirt? It didn't work for my anxious dog but there are lots of success stories.

If noises set him off, you could try a white noise machine. You can even download a white noise machine app on your phone to test it out. The dog could go in a room without cats, and have the white noise turned on.

To me it seems like you may have done everything you can. It sounds as though the dog would need a lot of training and effort to get him to be happier and more well-adjusted, and your roommate isn't willing to do that :(

I have 2 poodle mixes, and I also work from home, and these guys also bark at every freakin' noise in the apartment hallway. After years of trial and error, here is what works best for me; hopefully it'll work for you too.

• white noise machine. They are super small and super cheap on amazon and it helps drown out both noise in the hallway and noise of them barking. plus the noise reduction on most phones/microphones take out the noise of the machine
  
  
• desensitization - I've done a ton of this with them. Hell I even recorded the sound of the elevator door opening, and played that back to them non stop to desensitize them to the sound.
  
  
• frozen raw bones - they love it. they'll chew that thing for at least 40mins with no sound, and it's good for their teeth
  
  
• walks don't do anything.. i go to the off leash park and have them run around lots. bonus points if they wet, because their energy goes into keeping themselves warm, and they have less energy later for barking
  
  
• I routinely put them in a room somewhere and shut the door, then I go into my room and shut the door. Between the noise machine (which I put by the entrance) and another door in the way, they can't hear much
  
  
• I'm also super, super ashamed to say it, and it goes against all the best dog training knowledge and philosophy.. they they have vibrating collars that vibrate when they bark. Alone this doesn't work, but this little extra bit of positive punishment along with a ton of positive reinforcement (like the video above) seems to do the trick
  
  
• I use a headset for when I'm on the phone, with a very accessible mute button on the cord. I'm on mute pretty much anytime I'm not talking.

I've dealt with that in shared households -- one bit of laughter, and I feel like I'm missing out on something fun and find it hard to get my "flow" back.

Many people dismiss the effectiveness of typical bedroom hollow-core doors because they underestimate the impact of the space around the edges of the door on transmission of voices into the room. A bean-bag draft-stopper at the bottom of the door and simple weatherstripping correctly applied at the edges of the doorframe will help considerably in isolating you from what is going on in the rest of the house.

In "open plan" offices where many people are working in the same room and cannot always be quiet because of phone-calls and necessary in-person communication, several techniques have been developed to help people keep attention on their work:

• The typical office cubicle carrel acts like "blinders" for a horse -- what should have your attention is within the cubicle, distractions are out-of-sight

• since sound is ineffectively blocked by the cubicle partitions, "sound masking" is used - this consists of audio speakers playing a steady "white noise" background noise that is not dissimilar to air noise from a ventilation/air-conditioning/heating system. The idea is that if speech has to be that much louder or closer for us to understand it because of the interfering noise, our brains won't attempt to parse distant speech not directed at us. There are many "sleep machine" type boxes available that do the same thing, but one can also have a noise file playing from a phone, computer, or media player through a speaker in the room. It is best early on in using this technique to start the noise at what will be an effective volume just before leaving the room for some task outside the room, then when you return the noise itself won't be so much of a distracting stimulus. Perhaps if you are in a forced-air home you could start it while the heat is running and match the noise-level of the heating system, then the background masking level would stay fairly constant as the heat cycles on and off. If you have a calibrated dB meter app, 40 to 45 dBA is the typical target sound level.

Sometimes office cubicle walls are available cheap or free on Craigslist or the equivalent, but one can also make a carrel on a desktop by using panels of any sort, such as tri-fold presentation display boards. If you can back your chair against the wall/pull out the desk so that the very little of your room is visible past the carrel, even better.

If you find that you must use a computer for study purposes, download a browser other than the one you use for social-media and recreational use, and set the parental controls of that browser to either blacklist known distracting sites or allow only whitelisted appropriate sites for your work. Then make a rule for yourself that during designated study time you may only use that browser.

Missed it myself as we were over there for a show already, but we have no problem hearing a lot of their events all the way in South Walkerville. I'm glad you have such a great attitude about noise pollution though, I guess. Hah

Anyway, if you ever want a white noise machine instead of having to run actual fans, this is the best one I know of

It's kind of pricey for what it is, but the best part is it can get LOUD, so it really masks noise. Maybe not fireworks so much, but the vast majority of other stuff depending on how close you sleep to it. It has one setting that basically sounds like a regular box fan.

You use DEARMAN to get something you want (you have an objective) DEAR is what you say (describe, Express using I statements, Assert, Reinforce (give to get) MAN is how you say it (stay Mindful, Appear Confident, Negotiate (if possible)

You use GIVE when preserving/keeping the relationship. (the relationship is important to you and you don't want to fudge it up)

FAST is about your self-respect OR ending the relationship. In this case, the relationship is not the priority, YOU are. For example, if someone is taking advantage of you and using you, you might use FAST.

You can also search the sidebar for Interpersonal Effectiveness Activities that deal with conflict, How to be assertive, etc.

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That all being said, you have a few options to deal with your neighbor. Hopefully, some of these might give you some ideas you can use that will be helpful.

First, before speaking to them directly, What noise is the dog making exactly? Is it barking? Or is it just moving around (paws on the floor type noise)? If it's not barking and it's just motion noise, I think you might just have to deal with it, or ask the neighbor to get some carpet if they have bare floors. You could also try recording the noise in your apartment to play for both the neighbor and the landlord to prove your point. (ie: here's how loud your dog is at 2am)

What does your lease say about animals? Are they allowed or does your neighbor have a dog that they shouldn't have? Does the lease mention anything about complaints regarding animals and how to address them? If the lease says nothing about animals, you might want to speak to your landlord and see if you can file a complaint through your management company regarding any kind of barking. If this is a long-term rental (condo) you could ask the management company about putting in some kind of sound dampening/insulation between the walls of your units. This is where you could play your recording for them to prove to them how loud it sounds in your apartment. If the dog is barking late at night chances are you are not the only person who is pissed off by it.

If the management company is 'hands off' you could try approaching the neighbor, or writing a letter to the neighbor (if you don't want to speak with them directly) It is possible they don't realize how loud the dog is being. They are just 'used' to it.

If they don't resolve the noise regarding the dog, you should then start filing complaints with city bylaw. If the dog is barking for hours at a time and it's not stopping, and you've attempted to speak to the landlord, and your neighbor and nothing is changing, call your city bylaw department. Here's an example from LA Animal Service regarding Nuisance Barking. Some places want you to contact your local animal shelter and some want you to contact bylaw. Call your city to find out who to report this to. Keep in mind though, if you do this after all the other steps, your neighbor will know that it was you that called to file a noise complaint and may make things difficult for you. (I had it happen with my neighbor who would get pissed drunk and sit out on his porch blaring music and screaming along for hours at a time)

Your other nonconfrontational options include, getting a white noise machine or using a regular fan (works exactly the same but isn't as compact.) You can also try noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs at night when you sleep.

Your last resort would be to wait until the lease is up or break your lease (again, check your lease agreement for penalties). You could also ask the management company to move you to a different apartment within the complex away from the dog person (but that wouldn't necessarily guarantee you peace from other neighbors.)

Best of luck in resolving your situation!

Another white noise fan. This is what I use. I like the sound of air moving better electronic white noise.

Melatonin helps me drift off. It doesn't make me sleepy, but if I'm already a little tired, my thoughts become more like dreams than thoughts, and I stop reacting to sounds or ideas. Isn't enough if I'm wired or wound up.

I also take mitrazipine now, which is similar to trazadone. They are antidepressants that are also commonly used to treat anxiety and insomnia, among other things. I take a tiny dose, specifically to help me sleep. Taking it doesn't change the rest of my medication plan, it's just a little bump. Docs commonly give trazadone to old folks who can't sleep due to evening anxiety - it's that harmless (compared to other sleep and anxiety drugs). My 93 year old grandmother who was medically frail was taking it!

I don't do this, but I diaphragmatic breathing is very helpful for bringing down the anxiety and can help get you out of your head. So peaceful. Plenty of tutorials online.

OKAY so I went through this and was deemed the "mother shusher" lol. A few things that helped me:

-Make being quiet a GAME for older kid. I did this by "playing" ninjas. Who can be the quietest and sneakiest? I always win! You have to get better! (spoiler alert! He got better and is the best ninja in the house).

-INVEST IN A WHITE NOISE MACHINE IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE. I spent $$$ on this one because it has various types of sounds and can be played LOUD. You have to have it louder than you think. It drowns out ALL NOISE I SWEAR IT. LO sleeps like a dream and even sort of pavlov'd him because I turn it on and he knows its sleep time.

-If possible keep older son on opposite ends of the house. The baby is upstairs with his white noise machine and older son is downstairs while baby is napping.

I have an actual white noise machine in my living room and one near my bed. I run them almost constantly. I see what you mean about not being quite the same but after a while I actually like them more than fans. They have a smoother whirl sound and I dont usually like to have fans on as much as I enjoy having them always on. My girlfriend used to say she felt like she was sleeping in a wind tunnel and I was like "exactly, world's best sleep!" [specifically this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM). I like it because it doesnt feel like an artificial speaker noise or phone app would

> Thank you so much! And yeah, my fiancé says I don't know how to do anything in moderation 😂

Yeah, my husband is the same way. He has only one setting: Eleven! 😹

> I will definitely report back after all is said and done!

Please do!

> Ooooh, sounds like I should really look into one!

Definitely do! I have this one.

That's awful. I'm so sorry that's happening.

There are others who post on here about their Nparent(s) purposely being loud and making noise to keep them on edge and anxious.

It is probably on purpose, or it's some kid of subconscious or habitual thing he's gotten used to.

You can do few things to mitigate the sound if leaving the house isn't an option, but you're really going to want to make sure he isn't aware you're doing any of them, or he will probably start paying attention to when you're trying to block him out, and escalate accordingly.

•close your door (pretty obvious)

•get noise-canceling headphones, or normal ones that go all the way around your ears and listen to music (I think they make some for listening to music that are also noise-canceling, but they might be expensive)

•get a fan (a big box fan makes the best white noise imo) or a white noise machine

I hope some of that helps. Keep us updated.

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I agree that if you are used to the air handler, that may be a different story, but for people not used to forced air heat (like guests) the on off of the air handler is not subltle at all.

Just say you like to sleep with a fan on and use a desk fan. Box fans actually move air more quietly than a smaller fan, so for this purpose a smallish desk fan is probably best.

you aren't the only one who thinks natural noise is better noise, but thats an option too:

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482344003&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=white+noise&psc=1



I really don't care if you think I'm a dick, but your lpt sucks.

The fans aren’t really an issue. We use a noise maker for the kids that’s a little fan that just makes noise. It’s pretty amazing I added the link below and can’t recommend it enough. After our 1st kid we had to buy one for our bedroom because we couldn’t sleep without it!

Also we have a dyson fan and it’s worth the money.

Marpac Dohm Classic (Tan) | The Original White Noise Machine | Soothing Natural Sound from a Real Fan | Noise Cancelling | Sleep Therapy, Office Privacy, Travel | For Adults & Baby | 101 Night Trial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zaLWDbVNVH6TJ

The white noise machines that play noise through a speaker are supposedly not as good as those that produce noise mechanically. This mechanical white noise machine is very well-regarded, however I own one and it still doesn't beat a box fan. With light there's a concept of getting a full spectrum light. It's similar with noise. You want a rich, wide spectrum of noise.

Barring that, there are phone apps you might try such as White Noise Lite, Relax Melodies, and Chroma Doze. Relax Melodies is pretty neat, as it lets you create custom noise by layering in different sounds. These apps are on Google Play, dunno about iTunes.

My Fiance, my 3 year old (possibly ADHD) daughter, and I went on a 13 hour road trip to see family just a few weeks ago.

It went incredibly well, seriously.

My Plan:
Bring lots of dry snacks and things she normally has, and some things that are limited treats. We brought Lemon Zest Luna bars, lots of NutriGrain bars, fruit cups, pudding cups, single serving snacking crackers. We also brought a cooler for her to have her lactose-free milk and propel waters chilled.

I bought a few look and find books for her (Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Sofia the First, and Bubble Guppies), loaded her ipad with episodes of Wally Kazaam, Little Einsteins, and a couple of movies she hasn't seen in a long time (Finding Nemo and Monster's Inc). I also bought some Crayola Color Wonder coloring books and markers.

We started off the trip without any entertainment, no music/movies/books, just conversation. After about 3 hours, she fell asleep (it was around her usual nap time). After she woke up from her nap she was a little irritated that we were still on the road, so I broke out the ipad and snacks.

After she would settle down, we'd take a break from entertainment and just talk. We rationed entertainment for when she was getting uncomfortable.

Even though she's been potty trained for over a year, I dressed her in a Pull-Up in case we couldn't get to a bathroom in time, or if she had an accident while asleep (something that does happen at home).

For sleeping, we brought her own sheets, pillowcase, and mattress cover, oh and her special blanket. We brought along her white noise machine as well. This is her Dohm and it seriously saves my life on a regular basis. We did semi-normal bedtime routines in both hotels and my in-laws.

I was incredibly stressed out before the trip, just try to write a real plan down that fits with your kids. You know them best! I tried to research things to do on road-trips, but my daughter could really care less about license plates haha.

Good luck!

The Marpac Dohm original white noise machine is the one I’m referring to. Here’s a link:Marpac is the best thing for sleep if you are sensitive to noise or live in a noisy place. I used to live above a night club and it was so helpful.

A lot of people use these apps that have digital loops of soothing sounds but for one thing the loop itself can be distracting. And the other thing is it functions in a different way.

The white noise of the Marpac tricks your brain into masking the obtrusive sounds, that’s why it can take a couple weeks to get the full effects- your brain needs to get used to it.

The sound is similar to a fan, but a much smaller device, more effective and you might not always want a fan blowing air around.

You might need quite a bit of sound paneling but you could start small and see how it goes. It’s amazing to me what even a small amount can do to dampen sound.

Good luck and I’m sorry about your noisy roommate situation!

I bought this recently on Amazon and love it. It's usb chargeable and lasts like 16 hours and if you travel to a place with different electricity it's easy to charge unlike the momo or whatever the big white ones are. I used a phone app for a few years but I like this one because it doesn't have the looping sound and it's super small. Fits in the palm of your hand.

I have one of these thingies for when I sleep:

https://www.amazon.com/Adaptive-Sound-Technologies-LectroFan-Non-Looping/dp/B00MY8V86Q/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540179845&sr=8-5&keywords=fan+noise

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Best purchase I've ever made. It helps block out so many relatively quiet sounds, including breathing when I sleep in the same room as someone. Though more often, it helps to block out the sound of cars going by. If you can afford it, I recommend it. Or like others have said, you can try an actual fan or play fan noise on your laptop. Rainymood is also great, if rain/waves/etc works as white noise for you.

I have this one and I like it. Popular and gets good rating. The second one is also popular and has a good rating,
https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484716947&sr=8-2&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bfan&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-White-Noise-Machine-Sounds/dp/B00JU8P8VY?th=1


All the best!

Buy a white noise machine like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAPB57J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-wVoDb2RYJFV6

Sounds just like a fan (cause it has one inside) with an adjustable volume but is small and easy to travel with! It can get pretty loud...definitely louder than a regular box fan. Seriously we just bought this exact one a week ago and it’s fantastic! It will be going with us on our cruise next month to drown out hallway and adjacent room noises...plus the nightlight will be good for the kids.

I bought an amazing white noise machine because my neighbor's dogs love to bark a lot at night. It's the best thing ever- you could just saw you need an extra white noise machine to help you sleep now that you don't have the noisy fan anymore.

This is the one I swear by. I even bought an extra one to travel with.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499181322&sr=1-4&keywords=white+noise+machine

finally something I can comment on from experience!

I used a standard box fan for ten years before my SiL gifted us one of these lil beauties and we'll never go back. The fact is, it creates a noise more soothing than your standard box fan without air circulation...which if you're a person who doesn't dust every week (like me) it's a nice change to not have the contents of your home swirling around all night long... highly recommend it!

I second and third all the previous comments that suggest contacting your community board, city councilman and other elected officials.

Since you're the parent of a newborn, you need immediate help to improve the situation. So I suggest getting a white noise sound machine to help you and the kids sleep. Here's one I found on [Amazon]
(https://www.amazon.com/Adaptive-Sound-Technologies-LectroFan-Non-Looping/product-reviews/B00E6D6LQY) but there seem to be many good options. Good luck!

if white noise helps and you want a sound machine in the future--this one's affordable and great. I esp like it bc according to precious little sleep you need to keep the sleep environment consistent so you'd need the white noise on all night. HoMedics SS-2000G/F-AMZ Sound Spa Relaxation Machine with 6 Nature Sounds, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.yirybCGGXK92

Of course. In terms of tinnitus treatment, without a comprehensive hearing test and counseling, I would not recommend any of the following methods. In most cases, tinnitus is frequently associated with hearing loss. When you treat your hearing loss, the residual benefit is that the tinnitus is mitigated. So, without knowing whether you have a hearing loss or not, I cannot say with a high level of confidence that the following methods will have optimal results.

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Explore tinnitus relief apps for android and apple products. For example, Starkey Relax app (a lot of fine-tuning capabilities), Resound Relief app (a lot of soundscapes to choose from), etc.

Explore The Original White Noise Machine. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KUHFGM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000KUHFGM&linkCode=as2&tag=ppliedearing-20&linkId=7258be29e86b953f0f5deab741d7c1a5&th=1 .

Explore http://neuromonics.com/ - This is the most patient-centered approach, starting with a hearing test completed by your audiologist. There are a variety of products that are tailored to your level of tinnitus perception.

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You can also visit and watch Dr. Cliff Olson's videos on tinnitus and treatment options. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ3ZZ6OELFE

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You are not alone with tinnitus. No matter how old you are, start with a comprehensive hearing test by your audiologist and go from there.

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Audiologist in Arizona. :]

It sounds like they’re partially attention seeking, and potentially partially thinking that your wife is “barking” at something outside the window.

I have two suggestions.

First, prevention. Specifically, opaque window film. If that doesn’t do enough to prevent the barking, a white noise machine on a low setting near the window might help as well.

Second, I recommend also desensitizing and teaching an alternate behavior. My recommendation is to get each dog a bed to keep in the room, and teach both dogs to go to their bed and wait quietly on cue. As part of that process, I’d recommend your wife have her phone out and pretend to talk on the phone while simultaneously dropping/tossing treats in the dogs’ beds. Building up a strong reinforcement history for quietly hanging out in their beds will be one of your best tools in breaking this habit.

Gorgeous room!! If you haven't gotten one already, might I recommend a sound machine? I mention it because of the doors leading to possibly lively general living spaces. We have one right inside the bedroom door and it deadens most noise so we don't have to creep around the house like shitty ninjas. We also have a second, portable one which might be overkill but whatever gets us sleep gets a 👍 from me!!

In case anyone is interested we have Marpac Dohm and Marpac Hushh which also is great for clipping to her carseat!

Yes, it gets better. It might take awhile, but it gets better.

Our twins didn't fully sleep through the night for 11 months. It was not a fun experience; honestly I was a zombie for basically a year and I really don't remember much of it. We were woken up 3-6x per night that entire time. Not fun.

BUT, now, our girls are a month shy of being 2 and they sleep like champs. I honestly can't remember the last time I had to get up in the middle of the night to do something for them. They go down in their cribs between 7:30-8pm, we close the door, they might whine for 5 minutes or less, and then they're asleep until we wake them up in the morning.

Do you have some sort of white noise machine? We have one of these in their room and it works great (in fact we have one in our bedroom too).

Distraction is key - if you guys don't have a sound machine, get one immediately. Best 50 dollars I've ever spent - worth every penny.


(If interested, here is link to the one I have and love and it's on sale!)


Listen to lots of "nice" music, quietly. You can take the initiative here. When I say "nice" I mean quiet-ish, acoustic.

And most importantly --- talk about it. Ask him about it. He's going to have to learn to live with this (or it will go away!)

Good luck!

Ah yeah I'm sure she'll be great there then! It may be a little noisy there still as the street to the right, Austurstræti, is a popular strip of bars & restaurants. And it's a popular way to walk over to the Laugavegur scene. We were there on a weeknight & heard some noise at 2 or 3 am, but I think it was fine once we closed the windows. You can probably request to be on the other side of the hotel/quiet room. This is also a great travel white noise machine.

Assuming you're not interested in sites like Simply Noise (which I use a lot), I would recommend the Marpac Sleepmate. I bought one for my mom and she loves it. She let me test it when I went home to visit, and it was pretty awesome.

I second a white noise machine. Two actually. One that stays in the nursery (not necessarily a baby one, there are cheaper options that do the same job) and a portable one for travel like the marpac hushh.

Stationary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4F5RG7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WlRYDbHFJMSWE

Travel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D50RYSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tkRYDb4XWHNPM

Also a milksnob.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XG8Z56W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OjRYDbDQ2GJVB
it's the most multipurpose item I got. we've used it as a breastfeeding/pumping cover while out, it blocks out light over the car seat when she's overstimulated or needs a nap, and now that she's older we've used it as a seat cover in shopping carts and high chairs in restaurants when we forgot to bring our own little pop-up one.

Also, Amazon doesn't offer them but some sites have bottle samplers. I would try one of those before you go all in on one type of bottle. I researched the crap out of bottles, went in hard on the nanobebe bottles, daughter gets here and can't latch to them. ended up using Dr. Brown's and having a lot of useless nanobebe stuff lying around taking up space. the samplers will let you try a bunch of different optand see which one babe likes best before you commit to buying a ton of one kind.

EDIT: this one is on sale right now on babylist
https://www.babylist.com/gp/babylist-bottle-box-2/15248/239255




Congrats 😊

For my big kids, we only did it for naps when they were younger - we actually started it at night for them when #3 came along (I didn't want them waking up to her crying).

...somewhere along the line WE got addicted to the white noise, now we all have white noise machines in use for nighttime and naps. I love them, I know I sleep much better with it.

(We have two of these (It's almost identical to the one posted by /u/smittypants below, just slightly different sounds). We will eventually get a 3rd. When the big kids were little, and now for the baby, we have a super old 13" TV that plays static which works well enough.

I used a white noise machine with my first kid starting when she was a baby, and she still uses & loves it today. She's 10. I use one too! It's scientifically proven to help you sleep better, plus it just blocks out some noise. To be most effective, get a white noise machine that uses actual air to create the noise, rather than a digital recording. It really fills the room without sounding harsh or grating. I love this one. It's $50 but it completely gives us our money's worth.

You have my absolute sympathy, we lived in an apartment for our first baby and now we're in a house for our second, and it really is a whole different ball game.

I use a basic Homedics white noise machine ($20 on Amazon), and it works great. I grew up on white noise machines, and they definitely help me sleep more rested. My wife feels the same way, and she never used one before meeting me.

If you want to try it for a night or two, check out the app White Noise Free. The brown noise setting is the closest thing to my white noise machine, and the app is great to bring on trips.

I use a white noise machine that works really well. I live right on Michigan Ave in the loop and don't have any issues with outside noise at all with the white noise machine on.

I use this one White Noise Machine but there are some good apps you can download for free and try it out. I use an app for when I'm on the road travelling but prefer the linked white noise machine better.

As someone who is constantly on the road and also a full-blow fan-while-I-sleep addict I have to recommend the Marpac Dohm-DS.

It's "real" white noise caused by the movement of air, but can be packed extremely easily. Trust me, it saved my life and marriage.

http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM

Turn of the AC and use this for white noise - https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1541728196&sr=1-8&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bmachine&th=1

Very effective - I have recommended it to many people who all have said it was a lifesaver! Apps on phones just aren't the same as this is a physical noise like an AC or fan would be.

I love sleeping to a fan but it's too cold in the winter to do so. I bought a DOHM and love it though its more like the sound of being inside an airplane but you adjust.

I use this one. It's a little pricy, but totally worth it. I've used a fan, white noise apps, etc. and nothing compares to these "analog" sounds machines. I don't know what it is about them, maybe conditioning is a part of it. Read the reviews. The only "side effect" I can think of is that if I forget it when traveling or sleep over at a dude's house I can't sleep for the life of me and I just lay there in existential dread. Like I said, it's my best friend.

So, I just heard this white noise machine in an office waiting room and honestly it was amazing.

If you want one that helps for sleep, you actually probably want Brown Noise. It has lower frequencies than white noise, and I think there are studies that those lower frequencies genuinely help with sleep.

The link I posted has a great, deep, brown noise setting that makes you feel like you're on a private jet over a tropical ocean and have just taken your first Valium.

Important: do no confuse with the brown note.

I like to listen to white noise or soothing sounds when I relax, which is why I have a white noise machine on my wishlist. It has ocean noises! Without the sea gulls! So niiiicceeee.

P.S. I like talking. =)

This is the right advice: what you need is good ear plugs and a white noise machine. Not all ear plugs are created equal, I highly recommend these:

https://smile.amazon.com/Flents-Quiet-Please-Plugs-Pair/dp/B001J4HB1C/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523900711&sr=1-7&keywords=earplugs

I have this noise machine, and it works great at drowning out traffic/ambient noise. I find it works well in conjunction with the earplugs:

https://smile.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523900773&sr=1-6&keywords=noise+machine

This has always perplexed me. In my experience, you teach your kids these habits by catering to their every whim. Haha, let me be a hypocrite and cater to their whims in a different way. White Noise machines are a gift from Odin. They help drown out noise that you can’t control (barking dogs, loud vehicles, etc.) It won’t help with sick or teething little people, but it’ll mitigate at least one variable. My wife and I give them as gifts to parents with new babies. As my seven year old said as he watched his infant brother, “It’s like he’s saying, ‘I NEVER ASKED TO BE BORN-ed!’” Good luck and goodnight!

I like this one because you twist the top and the sides to adjust the frequency. It also has a louder vs quieter option. It fills the room really nicely, whereas an app is very concentrated noise. I'm with you on the nature sounds. This one is just straight noise, no options for nature or rain or anything. Idk about dryer noises, but I wonder if there is a way you can record that and play it as an ambient noise. Sometimes I just turn on my window unit air conditioning for the noise. I wonder if there is something that naturally makes a noise that would help you.

I know the one I linked is a lil expensive, but imho worth it. You could always try it out and return it if you don't like it. Best of luck!

Marpac DOHM white noise machine

Red Gummy Bear Nighlight

• Use a real white noise machine. We used a battery operated one in a stuffed animal. Yeah, sure it's cute, but it didn't do crap. The Marpac got our daughter sleeping through the night.
  
  
• Use a red light when tending to your child in the night. It doesn't disturb their sleep cycle. We were using a dimmed lamp, but our daughter would wake and stay awake and want to play. We started using this, and she would go back down A LOT easier.

I need that even buffer of noise to sleep. In the summer, the AC in the window does the trick, but in the winter, all I can hear are my upstairs neighbor's footsteps and the delivery trucks at the convenience store next door. I got me an Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner. It's the best thing ever. It's like a fan, without the moving air.

I love near a traffic circle and I am surrounded by irresponsible dog owners. The sound machine is a must fucking have. I sleep like a baby and I never hear anything. LectroFan - International Model, White Noise Machine with 10 Fan and 10 White Noise Sounds, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GAFJEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Zh48pjlQ4FQem that's the unit I have. Worth every penny. Hope it helps.

You definitely want a dedicated sound machine if you plan on using it all night. I would go separate, because where you want the nightlight is not necessarily where you want the sound machine. Our daughter does not use a nightlight yet, but we use the LectroFan white noise machine, although right now they are running a buy one, get one free special on their combined white noise/nightlight that you control with your smartphone on their website, so you could decide if you want light, white noise, or both from each of them.

I would definitely ignore the hate... I took my 3 year old and 6 month old with us in November and everything was fine. Just prepare for a different Disney trip. You'll have more fun if you go in with a more relaxed attitude about your experience. If you go in planning on a non stop day sprinting from place to place, you're going to be miserable. We would go in when it opened, hop in a line, go to a fastpass, took turns with the 6 month old when there wasn't a ride for her, and found quiet / cool places for an after lunch stroller nap. We would leave the park each day around dinner time so we didn't push our luck.

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We bring this with us everywhere we go which definitely helps when the youngest is tired and needs a break. Good luck!

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We've gone through a number of white noise machines, and didn't really like the cheap electronic ones. The speakers sound scratchy, and proper white noise is kind of hissy to begin with. There's a mechanical kind that sounds great, but that particular one we chose started to get weird on the high setting (clicking, frictiony noise). By far our favorite is a $5 ipod docking station from goodwill, with an ancient ipod nano that we loaded with an 8 hour, custom white noise mp3 (chopped all the high end out). An old smart phone would be way easier, maybe with an external speaker, we just didn't have one laying around.

This one doesn’t have a remote but it’s worked great for us it’s cheap too!

ETA they advertise it to look like it’s timer-based but you can leave it on all the time as well.

I know it doesn't do all that crazy stuff haha but a lot of people here suggested I get this one and I love it! It uses an actual fan instead of digital sound and it's been working great for us.

We have the Rohm white noise machine from Amazon, it’s fantastic. Got it as a shower gift and it’s still working great a year later.

Marpac Rohm White Noise Sound Machine, Portable https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01D50RZQI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7QmLDb5Z4Z19G

Ok well I can possibly be of some help here. All of my bedrooms are in a very small hallway and sounds go through. But I got this (fairly) magic sound machine and it was great - it blocks most noise and definitely softens the rest of it. I actually have three now: one for baby's room, one for toddlers room and one for my room because the toddler alternates between his own room and my room. I've included the link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478296778&sr=8-2&keywords=sound+machine&pi=SY200_QL40

Yeah I second this. We have a Dohm white noise machine that has saved our sleep for months -- turn it on in the baby's room and she starts getting drowsy like clockwork. It's great for sleep associations! I'm thinking about getting one for our room!

You might consider getting a white noise machine, like this one...

http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453065874&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=white+noise+machine&psc=1

We have neighbors who live only a few feet away. They aren't there most of the year, but when they are, their parties go well into the night. The white noise machine works wonders.

I wonder also if your neighbor has some sort of new surround sound that is touching the wall, thus causing the reverberations?

Hope you get it sorted.

If you need to block out noise, I recommend using good ear muffs such as the 3M Peltor X-Series. If that is insufficient, use earplugs underneath. I've also combined those with a good white noise generator like the Marpac Dohm. Noise-defense, in-depth.

Alternatively, if you have a lot of money to spend, you could get the Bose QC 35 II noise-cancelling headphones; however, they probably won't prove more effective than ear muffs over earplugs, just more comfortable.

If you can acclimatize yourself to ambient sound through meditation, even better. However, if noise countermeasures make the difference between meditating and not meditating, better to use them. This is just a more modern version of traditional Buddhist advice to find a quiet, secluded place to meditate - at least at the start.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2JBMRE/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1420563417&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

This is the one I use. Comes with the original white noise, but also has others such as ocean, rain, thunderstorm, brook, and night time (crickets and such sounds).

It works really well if you live with roomates/family for sleep too. My mom got me hooked. Not only do i seem to sleep better, it blocks out noises from other parts of the house such as roomates cooking/listening to music/talking. Definitely worth the 20 bucks

I use this to condition instant relaxation and slowed thoughts followed by sleep 5 minutes later. Concentrate on slow relaxed breathing as well helps. I'm a pretty bad insomniac so spending the couple bucks on the noise conditioner was worth it.

I second the white noise maker suggestion. You can find these at Bed Bath and Beyond (or perhaps cheaper on Amazon). They're not much more than a little fan that you can plug in and you can control the frequency/loudness. They sound loud at first but both my wife and I love it. I recommend them highly.

This is what I use.

This is your best friend, trust me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFA/ref=twister_B00I0BRAOK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

toomuchnoiseabove, I so feel your pain, very similar situation here. Noisy families are a socially sanctioned source of noise (a sanction which the childfree movement is only in its early stages of overturning) so there's probably little you can do directly about it other than moving.

What has worked for me is indirect measures: tech, a minor architectural change (closing the window out to the common area with soundproofing), and mental training. The tech has been some really kick ass headphones (a great investment anyway just for the awesome music quality), putting HD white noise videos like this fountain on my TV, this sound conditioner (it's an adjustable white noise like that of an electric fan that gives you something to focus on and ignore the rest), and finally good quality ear plugs as a last resort (I've only used them once or twice, but just knowing that I have them available eases me).

Anyway, you don't have to feel powerless, you can tweak your environment and gear up! Feeling yourself in control is half the battle. The other half is about making mental peace with noise you just can't control, letting yourself get naturally used to it, distracting yourself when it comes, letting go of anger, calming yourself with putting things in perspective... I know, it's difficult and you may not want to hear this when what you want to do is vent and act, but it has been the other half of the answer for me :) Good luck!

For many years, I have used a Marpac Sleepmate for white noise. They generate the white noise by using a fan inside the housing. You can adjust the housing on the top and sides to adjust volume and pitch. It's a little miracle machine. If you need white noise in the room, I highly recommend getting one. They travel well, too. I take it with me whenever I am away.

Get this
LectroFan - Fan Sound and White Noise Machine, 10 Fan Sounds and 10 White Noise Sounds, White (FFP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JU8P8VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AatDxbJX42R8Y


Do not buy any other white noise machine. This is THE best. I've tried them all.

You will not hear her over this. I guarantee it. My wife can be next to be in bed and I can't understand her words. It is amazing for my sleep.

https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Fidelity-Machine-Unique-Non-Looping/dp/B00JU8P8VY

My roommate tosses and turns pretty much all night and the noise of her bed frame creaking would pull me out of even the deepest sleep. (Dont even get me started on when she would have her boyfriend over!!!)

Fortunately this thing has cured it all. Good luck to you!

My former psychiatrist's office had these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJL3Y8K/ref=emc_b_5_t

They make a nice "whooshing" sound; similar to a giant fan in the room, but with no airflow. Best doc's office ever, set me completely at ease.

I forgot that I wanted one.

Have you tried using a white noise machine like this one? I used to sleep with a similar gadget right next to me and it really helped.

Overall, the best thing you can do is to try not to focus on your tinnitus in an emotional sense. Don't get caught in the loop of "I wish this would stop -> I'm miserable because this won't stop -> It won't stop because I'm focusing on it -> I wish this would stop..."

Right now I'm just using the Simply Noise app on either my phone or iPad, set to pink noise (supposedly better for sleep) and fairly loud (80-90% of full volume on the iPad). I have charging cords near both the bassinet and in the nursery so it works well in either space and didn't cost me anything. We will likely get an actual white noise machine down the line; Moms On Call recommends this one (and it's also the model my therapist uses in the waiting area): http://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-SS-2000G-Relaxation-Machine-Nature/dp/B00A2JBMRE/

I like that it can be powered by battery or adapter, so if we travel we could easily take it with us.

https://smile.amazon.com/Adaptive-Sound-Technologies-LectroFan-Non-Looping/dp/B00MY8V86Q

This thing is GREAT, best white noise machine I've found so far.

Yup! Conair Sound Therapy Machine. Still going strong, 5+ years later. My toddler insists that we play the birds chirping one every night... I don't understand how she can sleep with such an irritating noise playing, but she definitely sleeps better with the birds.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM

I bought one of these when I lived in a prewar building (paper thin windows) facing a major street in Manhattan. It may not be something you use all day but it'll help you sleep. You may have to play around with optimal positioning, but next to you on your nightstand is typically not the right positioning.

The best purchase my wife and I made was a dohm sound machine. It’s way better than any electronic white noise generator and helped my girls sleep through many nights of fireworks and lightning storms. Link for anyone interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_wrShDbDXQK18Q

These work better than either. Sounds like a fan... doesn't have to waste power moving a lot of excess air like real fan.

I’m a sleep consultant and always have my clients use real white noise for their baby’s to help them stay asleep.

It’s also a positive sleep cue. This is the one I use.

HoMedics, White Noise Machine, Sleep Sound Machine with 6 Nature Sounds and Timer, Spa Relaxation, Sleep Therapy for Home, Office and Travel, SS-2000G/F-AMZ Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PlD5Ab5TRDGVT

I would suggest a white noise machine like this instead. Better than sleeping with earplugs all the time. I live in a condo and it works perfectly.

You should look into one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426608309&sr=8-2&keywords=white+noise+machine

The adjustments allow you to choose the exact type of fan noise/tone that you want and it's been pretty easy to travel with for me.

My baby girl used to do this until we bought a sound machine for the car and now she either falls asleep or just sits there nicely most of the time. This is the one we use: Marpac Rohm Portable White Noise Machine for Travel | 3 Soothing, Natural Sounds with Volume Control | Compact Sleep Therapy for Adults & Baby | USB Rechargeable | Lanyard for Easy Hanging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D50RZQI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J33sDbGE07CQ1

I have that exact same pouch and it definitely does the job. I put my phone in, and within a minute or so, I'll unvelcro it, look and my signal is gone. I will also try calling it while it's in the pouch and it does not ring.

Here's a new spin on being extra private as well. Put one of these in a large tupperware storage container, with the lid open/closed your preference. Then place your phone inside the container. The phone will only be able to pick up white noise, and the container keeps from hearing any outside conversations. I've been doing this lately because it makes me feel more comfortable that my conversations aren't always on record via my phone. You can also keep your ringer on loud so you can see whether or not you get notifcations as well.

Okay, this is expensive but it seriously SAVED MY LIFE when living in an apartment with roommates (also a college student). It seems loud at first but you don't notice it after a few minutes. I've actually accidently left mine running for days sometimes, it's just that good of white noise. If your main problem is studying, I highly recommend it. I know they sell a similar model at Walmart and Bed Bath and Beyond too, and if it doesn't work, return it!

http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Speed-Sound-Conditioner/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398463037&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise+machine

I have this one HoMedics SS-2000G/F-AMZ Sound Spa Relaxation Machine with 6 Nature Sounds, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_32Y4wbGVCC9PY and really like it. Really hope it works out for you.

I have this one and we LOVE it. Rechargeable, has a built in light, volume control, several sounds. And it's tiny but can be super loud. I just ordered a second one for the car.

Marpac Hushh For Baby, Portable White Noise Sound Machine, Electronic, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D50RYSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dgZnzbQ42KR80

Edited to add: I use it all night and it'll last that plus two naps on a single charge.

We have a couple of these, just plugged into a standard smart outlet - actually with a humidifier on each too.

Marpac Dohm Classic (Gray) | The Original White Noise Machine | Soothing Natural Sound from a Real Fan | Noise Cancelling | Sleep Therapy, Office Privacy, Travel | For Adults & Baby | 101 Night Trial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BQYMNLF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NYz2DbCECPJJA

Agree with the others: getting them used to low level noises is the way to go. In the meantime, I also recommend some soothing white noise. I've used one of these for two girls, they're great. Works plugged in the bedroom and runs of AA batteries.

> http://mynoise.net

I'm a big supporter of that site. Really nice guy runs it.

Also, I just got this a few weeks ago. Great for sleeping and/or tinnitus.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E6D6LQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

These are the best mechanical white Noise machines imo, I have had this model running nightly on a smart outlet for 6 years. It runs for at least 8 hours every day.

Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | The Original White Noise Machine
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sCy2Db9X3PD72

For white noise I was using the Marpac Dohm for a while and really liked it. I finally just received my Kickstater award for the SNOOZ and have been using it for the last couple of nights, and I like it even more. It's lighter and smaller and the sound is a bit fuller, not to mention the fact that it can be controlled with a phone app.

The pure enrichment wave uses a RECORDING of a fan.

I highly recommend trying the Marpac Dohm Classic that has an actual FAN inside driven by a MOTOR. It is not a recording of one. It has a much larger and lower full frequency sound than a cheap speaker playing a recording. Similar to the hum of a window or hotel air conditioner or fan but more soothing.

If that does not help, you can also try skipping the speakers and trying just a subwoofer. Connect your phone via 3.5mm to RCA cable or connect a Bluetooth or WiFi streaming audio receiver. Turn the crossover knob all the way up to 140Hz. Then it will play the lows up to 140Hz.

AUKEY Bluetooth Receiver $15.

Dayton Audio WBA31 $42 + shipping, has app based WiFi streaming, Apple Airplay, DNLA and NAS compatibility and also Bluetooth.

Echo Dot for voice control of WiFi streaming audio and it also has Bluetooth as a backup.

All time favorite was my Logitech mx518 mouse. Got it in 2011, still going strong.

My two most recent favorites:

HemingWeigh White Noise Machine – Quality Sounds Masks Disturbing Noise and Reducing Sound for Improved Sleep Relaxation and Enriched Concentration - Built in USB & LED Night Light. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAPB57J?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

MidWest "Forte" Ultimate Cat Scratching Post w/ Extra-Durable Sisal Wrap, Brown & Tan, Giant XXL Cat Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JEADDCO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Least favorite:

Campsnail Round Flint Shoe Laces - 2 Pairs 3/20" Thick 4.7 ft 550 Paracord Shoelace for Boots, Sneakers - Include Metal Charm and Waterproof Cap (Army Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XS6VFWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.qacAbX03TZBH

Also I have to say, looking back through my history I realize I have lost a lot of the books I've bought... Makes me kinda sad.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KUHFGM/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-4808523-4813465

I find this one to be the best. A little pricey, but its adjustible and super durable.

A solid-core door makes a big difference. Sound travels through air. You need mass (less air) in-between. I bet sealing the crack under the door with something would help.

Also, as mentioned a white noise generator near those you don't want to disturb will really help. One like this is $50.

I really love stand alone white noise generators. I used to live in the middle of the bar district in downtown Austin, and picked this up. Also available as a cheaper single speed here - the single speed is the higher speed on the dual according to reviews.

It's some of the best money I've ever spent on sleep.

My husband and I have had this one for close to a year. It's surprisingly tiny, but gets really loud. We don't usually have the volume all the way up. It's nice because you can easily adjust the tone and type of sound. It also (unlike many sound machines) doesn't run on a loop, so I've never experienced the weird thing with some sound machines where you start repeating noises, which drives me bananas.

https://smile.amazon.com/LectroFan-Fidelity-Machine-Unique-Non-Looping/dp/B00JU8P8VY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3MKW312VDVLE&keywords=lectrofan&qid=1568215534&s=gateway&sprefix=lectro%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-4&th=1

Ok so I used to live in an apartment with thin walls, and as a light sleeper it drove me nuts.

Years ago, I got one of these. It sounds like a constant fan noise, but it blends in so well that you stop hearing it pretty much immediately, but it keeps outside noise from bothering you too much. I would sometimes fall asleep without it on, only to wake up repeatedly throughout the night, until I realized what the issue was.

I live in a much quieter place now, but I still find it helpful and comforting to sleep to.

I take Trazodone. I sleep solidly and don't wake up groggy. I also sleep with a white noise machine called a Marpac Dohm sleep machine. I sleep like a baby. Good luck to you!

Lectrofan! Kind of pricey but I have never been more at peace.

Honest question here, have you looked into a white noise machine? or running a fan? https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-SS-2000G-Relaxation-Machine-Nature/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491827208&sr=8-4&keywords=white%2Bnoise%2Bmachine&th=1 is what I use, have it set to White Noise, roomie has theirs set to Ocean and it sounds like the beach.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H6WXUX8/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Only a few options showed up when I searched "non screen rain(/noise) maker". But I like how this one looks. I hope it works well.

Although I've never been a fan guy. Makes me feel like I left something running.

LectroFan. It's got white noise settings and fan settings. The fan settings sound so real it's scary. There's like 10 different ones too, like box fan, extractor fan, industrial fan, it's crazy.

I personally use the Lectrofan . I had a Dohm sound machine before, but since it's mechanical, it eventually became too quiet. The Lectrofan is smaller, has a better variety of noises, and can get much louder if necessary. It's easier to travel with too.

Yes!! I bought one a few years ago and now I use it every night. I have this one and I love it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_C7qyCb20G5J38

As others have said Marpac is the brand I use, specifically this one: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFA

Before I got that I used to just play https://simplynoise.com/ through my laptop but it's definitely not as good as having a dedicated white noise machine.

White noise machines are a blessing for anyone with tinnitus. I have this one. It makes a sort of whooshing sound, but you can modify the tone and volume to your liking. It's not exactly cheap, but for me it was totally worth it.

So I just moved to a new apartment yesterday in the same apartment complex. The building is brand new and the apartment is enormous. I knew it was too good to be true! I can hear literally everything. I can tell you exactly what my neighbors are watching and listen along with them. I can hear every time someone goes up and down the stairs. I had to call the leasing office to complain about the noise coming from above. Turns out they were cheerleaders practicing tumbling!

I need noise maker and reduction recommendations to drown this all out. My dog and I stressed and tired!!. I found this noise maker on amazon and thinking of buying two. Then I read tapestries or cloth on the wall really helps. I’m also going to get fans to go with the noise makers

Any other ideas??? I’m regretting my huge brand new apartment now and want my 30 year old 600 sq ft closet back!!:( I guess they don’t make them like they used to.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E6D6LQY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

i have noisy neighbors coming and going all the time between 10pm and 1am... my girlfriend and I improved our sleep quality with a white noise machine, this one: http://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Sound-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00JU8P8VY - it really helps drown out things like snoring too. you might try getting one of these, it would help both of you sleep better I bet

That’s an awesome routine and you’re not nuts, it’s super helpful to start a routine early! I highly, highly recommend getting an actual white noise machine. This is the one we have and it’s not too pricey and works well: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Hushh-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B01D50RYSC

That’s sucks about your options of doctors, I’m sorry. You don’t always have to agree with your doctor’s advice for things that aren’t putting your kids health at risk so I would understand if you wanted to stick it out, but I really love my pediatrician and treasure having that relationship. I don’t like everyone at the practice and have gotten weird advice from nurses or other doctors during sick visits and it makes me incredibly uncomfortable. Honestly, rather than speak up in the moment I usually just don’t do what I disagree with. That’s definitely an anxiety thing on my part. But my friend didn’t ever like or trust her pediatrician, has gone through some minor medical issues with her kid, and now feels like she’s stuck with this practice she dislikes just because her kid is a year old. She worries a lot about their advice and it makes me sad for her because she’s worried a lot if they’re doing the right thing. With our doctor I feel like I know if somethings a real problem or not because she tells me if she’s actually concerned or if it’s no big deal.

I had the same problem. I used a fan on high for white noise and it worked great.

I've also read that these little devices are amazing:

http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Speed-Sound-Conditioner/dp/B000KUHFGM

We have a Hushh sound machine and I absolutely love it. It's portable,rechargeable, and the sound quality is good. I can securely hang it on the side of the crib/etc. and there are no cords to deal with. I used my phone for a few weeks but I liked looking at my phone while baby was sleeping. Can't recommend this one enough!

You can try a sound machine, like a LectroFan. It helped me quite a bit and I haven't needed it for awhile now and have just been using my fan on the lowest setting. Hopefully that's good news for me, but I try not to get my hopes up too high.... :P

You have all ready gotten some excellent security suggestions in the thread. My tip is that instead of the big fan for your tinnitus you can try a white sound machine. If it works for you, then you might be able wake up if someone breaks a window.

If you search for “tinnitus” in the customer reviews you will get an idea of how it works for others. I don’t know if this is the best white noise machine but it had over 11,000 reviews so its a good start.

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

We bought and really like this one. Has a USB plug so you can use AC with a wall adapter or an external battery. Doesn't have an internal battery though. It's truly continuous and doesn't loop. Lots of different white (brown, etc...) And fan types.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6D6LQY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_QqrEDbGKH0JVF

I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Fidelity-Machine-Unique-Non-Looping/dp/B00E6D6LQY

Like the flexibility with many different white noises (the names are funny, I'm personally looking forward to cinnamon noise), and fan noises.

The same brand has one specifically for infants, which can be controlled with an app and has a night-light. It's an extra $20, which doesn't seem worth it to me, but letting you know.

There are several options in the $20 range instead (the one I linked to is $50), if you don't care about the different sound options. You're on your own however in picking between them haha

1. get white noise machine or something like fan.
   
2. put in babies room.
   
3. turn on.
   
4. enjoy sleep again. :)
   
   these are expensive as fuck but it works wonders. Also kid is less likely to wake up due to loud noises.
   http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-SleepMate-980A-Electro-Mechanical-Conditioner/dp/B000KUHFGM
   
   if you know all this than ignore me. just trying to be helpful.

This exact question was asked the other day, lol.

This is the one we use. Ours is great. It was actually my MILs, it's lasted a long time.

Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PeY0Bb5RF6RTT

Big Red Rooster BRRC107 Sound Machine, 6 Sounds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H6WXUX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1GO5AbHMVK31C

We bought this a couple weeks ago and it definitely helps. Helps me too since he’s in our room

If you like white noise I use this and it's great!

https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-Machine-Relaxation-Therapy-SS-2000G/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1524351762&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=spa+machine&psc=1

This is how psychiatrists prevent people in the waiting room from hearing conversations in their (the dr.'s) offices; place a white noise machine in the room where you want external noise to be eliminated (i.e. the sound wavelengths cancelled)(e.g. if you want silence in your room then put the white noise machine in your room, with you; if you want prevent guests from hearing bathroom noises while they're in the living room, then put the white noise machine in the living room (i.e. where you want to create a closed environment free from external sounds)

Yes, do it. Even if it turns out you don't have ADHD, you'll at least have ruled that out and can focus on getting treated for whatever else you may have.

Also: talk to the department that runs student disability services at your school. It's slightly different everywhere, sometimes they're connected with the tutoring center, sometimes they're part of the general administrative services, it varies from school to school. They can help you out with getting testing and filing paperwork with the school so you can get accommodations. Especially for exams, since going by how you describe how your ADHD affects you, taking your exams in an alternative environment would probably do you a world of good.

Another thing, consider picking up a white noise machine from Amazon. The sound they make doesn't sound all that different from when the air conditioning is blowing through the vents, and they're effective at blocking out annoying noises all around you.

Foam Earplugs

Sleep Sound Machine

One product helps prevent you from hearing so much noise when you sleep.
The other helps replace or mask unpleasant sounds with pleasant ones.

You WILL get used to it - I promise.

I used to use a fan. I finally spent the money on a white noise machine and I have to say I find it much better than the fan ever was. Give one a try if you haven't already!

This is the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420905048&sr=8-2&keywords=white+noise+machine

A sound machine is a must! I love my lectrofan so much, we have 2. Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Sound Machine with 20 Unique Non-Looping Fan and White Noise Sounds and Sleep Timer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6D6LQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IMcUCbW93XSAB

My kids and I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFA/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509931787&sr=8-4&keywords=white+noise+machine+fan

I like the fan noise better than an electronic noise (like an app or cheaper one).

A white noise machine helps. This one is awesome http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1462070849&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise+machine

I'd recommend getting a white noise machine. I have the LectroFan High Fidelity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GAFJEG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

and I love it.

Grab one of these, I have one for travel and it’s awesome!

LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine with 20 Unique Non-Looping Fan and White Noise Sounds and Sleep Timer, FFP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JU8P8VY/

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2. Can you say no to tea and macarons before bed?
   
3. I saw all the Disney stuff and thought this would be appropriate.
   
4. How about a blue canary in the outlet by the light switch who watches over you?
   
5. Some soothing sounds to ease a little one to sleep.
   
   “She used to say she could taste sleep and that it was as delicious as a BLT on fresh French bread.”

I use this Dohm sound conditioner. Expensive but awesome.

The mechanical noise generators have a wonderful "real" whooshing noise. There are more expensive brands, but this is all you need:

http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Easy-Sound-Conditioner-Machine/dp/B00GFSF402

While digital white noise generation is ok for some people, if you are an active-mind type you'll find yourself keying-in on the loop (pattern recognition) and starting to anticipate it. Not a very restful state.

Edit: To all the people who use fans for noise generation, changing to a sleep easy will probably pay for itself in electricity usage. Somewhere between a fifth and a tenth of the power usage.

Only a doctor can give real answers here, but here are some things that won’t hurt that you can try yourself.

Try to get yourself on a regular sleep cycle. Pick a time to try and get to bed, and pick a time to wake up in the morning. About an hour before bed, start winding yourself down. Put your phone away. Stop looking at social media. Stop watching TV, or watch something dull/relaxing. Start turning down lights and lowering the volume of anything you have on. Use the bathroom, put on pajamas, brush your teeth, do some hygiene stuff etc. The more of a pattern you can make yourself the better. Also, get rid of as many stimuli as possible in your sleeping space. Get black out curtains, cover up any little LED lights. I use a sleep machine to drown out any outside noise and it helps SO MUCH. Honestly I turn that thing on, hear the white noise and pass out Pavlov style.

If these things don’t help you really need a doctor. A sleep study could shed a lot of light on your situation, but hopefully these small tweaks can help get you sorted out.

I use this one Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | The Original White Noise Machine | Soothing Natural Sound from a Real Fan | Noise Cancelling | Sleep Therapy, Office Privacy, Travel | For Adults & Baby | 101 Night Trial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XtFhDb368PRHY

i use a lectrofan micro, which has been great! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBVLBKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Mf26CbWQE5AWW

I’m a super light sleeper, doubly so when traveling alone, and it makes such a difference. I generally can plug it in near whatever bed I’m in for the night, but it does have a rechargeable battery also. it also works as a tiny Bluetooth speaker. I wish it came with a case (I bought a tiny hard shell case separately to keep it from getting its buttons pressed in transit).

I recommend a combination of white noise and foam ear plugs. You will have to experiment with a combination that will work best for you. Sometimes, ear plugs alone will block out high pitched noise, but allow through the thumps and bumps. You'll then get thumps and bumps in isolation, which could be more stressful.

For white noise, I really like mechanical noise makers. They run continuously, won't drain your phone battery, and can be made to vary by fine gradations till you get the sound frequency spectrum that best handles the noise you're trying to cover up.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HD0ELFA

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• a Giant city-cruisin' bike
  
• actual luggage
  
• a new pair of Birkenstocks
  
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• a Sleepmate noise machine
  
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• paid off part of my student loans

The Marpac Dohm-DS White Noise Sound Machine is great for people who need a fan to sleep. I've had one for years.

I think this is the cheapest one actually made by the company on Amazon, it's important to get a real one, they use a fan instead of a digital noise generator, so the noise is non repeating. Basically it's not exactly white noise, it's more what they call pink noise, like having a small fountain in your room would also be pink noise, a soothing sound that doesn't repeat. The problem with digital machines is that they repeat, which can be as annoying for some people as what they're trying to cover up.

Marpac Dohm Uno sound machine

Have you tried an actual white noise machine? And I don't mean the electronic kind but this kind. There's a small fan in the box, and you can adjust the tone and noise level by swiveling the outside casing to adjust the size of the holes. It works very well.

Have your bedroom be only for sleeping. Don't watch movies/eat/play with your phone/or do anything else in there. Create a bedtime routine for yourself that involves doing several things. Turning off all the lights in the house, checking locks, brushing teeth, setting the alarm for tomorrow. Always do those things in the same order, and always do all of them. By the time you finish your list, you'll be getting pretty sleepy.

Finally, and for me, most importantly. Make sure your room has a white noise machine, is pitch black, and is scented. I cut open my eye mask and filled it with dried lavender flowers. When I smell those, I pass out almost instantly.

It's all about putting yourself in the right state of mind to fall asleep, and sleep deeply.

Not sure if you’re set on music, but Lectrofan has 10 fan sounds and 10 colored noise sounds (white, brown, etc) - it has the option to turn on and play forever or you can set it for an hour if you want.

White nose machines are awesome. I prefer an analogue mechanical one vs digital, the digital ones I've tried bother me.

I've had this one for about 6 years now, it's fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HD0ELFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495969154&sr=8-1&keywords=white+noise

I've been looking into this for myself recently because I tend to play loud games at my FLGS and I'd like to fix it so that I don't bother the euro gamers nearby.

I have no experience doing this myself but I'm seriously considering buying a white noise machine to muffle alot of the sounds just like I've seen it done in many offices I've worked in in the past. While I have no experience with this device in particular it has great ratings and I remember the awkward moments when these machines did not work in offices and you can suddenly hear everything that was going on.

Second the white noise. We got https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM this model and it is incredible. Mechanical, super soothing, changed our kids sleeping habits almost instantly.

I feel your pain and tried using the phone apps with limited success. Then I invested in one of these babies

https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Wireless-Sound-Machine-Bluetooth/dp/B01LBVLAFK

(I hope that link works, I bought mine through amazon.ca) it's tiny, easily packed and charges from a USB port. I've never used it as a bluetooth speaker but several of the "coded in" noises are perfect and despite the size it fills the hotel room with sound. Most rooms these days have a USB near the bed but the internal battery kept it going untethered for over 8hrs.

We have a Dohm white noise machine; it's the sound of air rather than digital sound and I love it. We got it for our twins but I sleep with it on for me at this point. Perhaps white noise would help you.

Here's what we have:

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-Natural-Sound-Machine/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494710656&sr=8-1&keywords=dohm%2Bbaby&th=1

I use a white noise machine I bought on amazon. Marpac Dohm Classic (White) | White noise machine | 101 Night Trial & 1 Year Warranty | Soothing sounds from a real fan helps cancel noise while you sleep | For adults & children https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Fgb0Cb65X85CW It just produces a soothing noise sort of like being on an airplane, and helps drown out doggy noises in the night and any other noises. I never travel without mine.

this works. it's not perfect, but it will help. also, earplugs, though i rip them out when i sleep. combine the sleepmate with a fan to get more frequency coverage.

I'd just get one of those simple ones that aren't necessarily meant for kids, you definitely want to be able to plug it in so that you don't have the change the batteries if you're going to run it all night. I'd think this would be fine. Just make sure it's far enough away that he can't get to the cord.

Woman, get a white noise machine. It helps me so much! I have this one and I've used in every night since March 2015 (according to Amazon who just told me when I purchased it). I am a light sleeper and it really makes a difference. Anyway, just cringing over here as I read about your repeated nights of crappy sleep because I know how awful it is. Wishing you a wonderful day my friend!

Probably not the answer you want to hear, but do you use a white noise machine? I have a neighbor whose dogs bark all night long, and I finally picked one of these up on Amazon and it helps keep me sane. Lecteofan

If anybody wants to invest in a white noise machine and change their lives this is the one to go for:

https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM?th=1

I could never listen to white noise or stuff over speakers when trying to sleep, no matter the type of noise. This one is different, after the first 2-3 nights I could never go back to sleeping in silence or with make-shift solutions.

2-3 of these things can take over a floor of a house and dampen a lot of sound, if you are into white noise machines don't hesitate to pick one up.

Edit: For professional sleepers Marpac has some pretty nice stuff: https://www.marpac.com/electronic-category/product/36-marsona-1288a.html

I've used one of these for years: https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-Dohm-DS-All-Natural-White-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM?th=1 (You can usually get it at Bed, Bath Beyond for less, esp if you have one of their 25% off coupons.)

I've since then tried a couple of white noise apps which work just fine and are much cheaper/portable. Currently, I have "Sleepy Fan", "Windy" and "White Noise" apps, and all work great for me.

I bought the white noise machine off Amazon. Love it. Just plugs in. Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aVERBb1N8WK2J

That would do send me into insomnia. I saw that you're using melatonin. Are you putting on white noise? This is pricey but fantastic.

We’ve used a Dohm since our kid was a newborn. He’s almost two now and it still goes on during naps and bedtimes. It’s great because it has a more “mechanical” whirring noise (think white noise on an airplane flight) and it isn’t fancy at all—just plug it in and choose low or high. No internet connection needed. It’s great at muffling any background noise going on in the house so we don’t have to tiptoe around when he’s sleeping.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BQYMNLF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zs-PCbDFJHTV3

The Sleep Easy Sound Conditioner, though I'm sure there are better options out there.

Because it's essentially an enclosed fan, it took a while for my dog to get comfortable with it (he was afraid of the central air and other fan noises for some reason, but has gotten much better). I leave it on most of the day to try and avoid associated it with the anxiety of the crate. Now that he's used to it, it works really well.

my wife had the same issue. She ended up getting an Electro Fan. Its basically just a speaker with fan noises. She loves it. Me? I hate it. I hated the fan. I always slept in absolute silence. We also got one for our 4 year olds room (When he was about 2). If you like the fan noise, and are looking for a replacement, heres the link: https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Fidelity-Machine-Unique-Non-Looping/dp/B00JU8P8VY/ref=sr_1_2?gclid=CjwKCAjw7O_pBRA3EiwA_lmtfrt-EfXo2AM244BFv882kXI7-QTucT75fMWWlR3FnTuFmDE17UDapRoCd0sQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241951777670&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9067609&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16521780130229200033&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-13092035741&hydadcr=24664_10400964&keywords=electro+fan&qid=1564246356&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Some, like this one explicitly feature an audio jack. I think it could be fun to design a performance setup entirely from this sort of pablum home electronics.

Chihuahua - VERY vocal dog

Pitbull - another quite vocal dog

Pit/Chihuahua mix = VERY vocal dog.

My girlfriends Pomeranian barks when I fart. Just something we accept. You can try something like a white noise maker for when you're sleeping. It might help drown out the sound. It can also help you sleep.

I've never had trouble with insomnia, but the Dohm white noise machine is magical. I really hope you can get some sleep!

A sound machine for white noise. I’ve been using this one for close to 10 years! (I’m partial to using this on “Ocean” in addition to a second music source. It really helps to mask sound from other treatment rooms and helps patients relax.)

White Noise Machine | Sleep Therapy | HoMedics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2JBMRE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DINRCbD84F2QP

Yea I love dogs too and have one myself, so I felt like a horrible person wishing they would die, but I did. Being jarred awake like that everyday wears you down and you start to lose it a bit.

Here is the one we got. I think part of the reason it works for us though is because the neighbor's dogs are hounds and this machine has a low frequency hum that matches perfectly with their particular bark. So a yipper may not blend in as well.

White noise, my friend. (There's also pink noise and brown noise, which is my favorite)

You could buy a noise machine:

• DOHM http://www.amazon.com/Marpac-DOHM-DS-Natural-actual-Machine/dp/B000KUHFGM/
  
• LectroFan http://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Sound-White-Noise-Machine/dp/B00E6D6LQY/
  
  Or if you're cheap like me, just set up some speakers with your laptop and use http://simplynoise.com

Buy these two things and you'll be able to sleep through anything:

Marpac Dohm-DS All-Natural White Noise Sound Machine, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HD0ELFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ujQ-zbTD7YF11

Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs - 6 Pair, Value Pack - Comfortable, Moldable Putty Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Swimming, Travel, Concerts and Motorcycles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003LZQGN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TkQ-zbZD76XME