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Has anyone found earplugs that actually block out snoring?

71 replies

FoxRedPuppy · 14/04/2024 16:28

My DP snores (as do I occasionally). We often end up in different rooms, but we have a campervan and go away a lot. We can’t sleep separately then! The lack of sleep is beginning to affect the joy of the weekend away!

I currently have foam earplugs that say they block up to 37db. DP goes to sleep and starts snoring within seconds, and I can still hear it through these ear plugs.

I know all the other things like weight, etc. but right now I need some ear plugs if they exist!

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Windmill34 · 14/04/2024 19:33

I had moulds of my inner ear and then made into earplugs

They weren’t cheap £66 but well worth it
some shops that do hearing aids do it

empresstonkoko · 14/04/2024 19:34

These are the only ones that have worked for me and I have tried a few!

Ear plugs

EveryOtherNameTaken · 14/04/2024 19:38

Vermin · 14/04/2024 17:52

No but a strip of micropore tape to close a snorer’s mouth renders them a non- snorer. Not recommend for sleep apnea but otherwise improves oxygen intake and sleep for the (former) snorer and you. Win/win

I snore and this definitely helps. I snore less and and sleep better as well.

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FoxRedPuppy · 14/04/2024 20:15

Caswallonthefox · 14/04/2024 19:29

I've tried various ear plugs, but they have all caused me severe ear pain. I can't sleep with white noise etc. The last pair I tried, caused me to hear my own heart beat.
I now put a feather pillow over my ear (I'm a side sleeper), it doesn't get rid of the noise completely but it mutes it enough.

@Caswallonthefox I’ve worn ear plugs for nearly 20 years. I actually sleep with them on when I sleep alone 🤣. But in the confined space of the van, they don’t work. I’m ordering all the samples on here to try (except for the £250 ones!)

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Nat6999 · 14/04/2024 20:30

I use Wutan earplugs from Amazon.

catinthetinhat · 14/04/2024 20:40

I'm the snorer. If you wear these really good earplugs can you hear your alarm?

potatoschpotato · 14/04/2024 20:51

I bought the Loop ones and all I could think was that whoever had given them a 5* review, their DH doesn't snore as loud as mine! Not great IMO. I use Howard Leight laser lites. Not amazing but the best I've found so fat

Talkinpeace · 14/04/2024 21:26

FWIW I am the snorer in my house
I can snore when sleeping on my front
NOTHING stops it (even post surgery)
I also do the - silent for ages, loud snort - so most ear plugs will not help others

what DOES help is wave type noise to let us both go back to sleep quickly

OnHerSolidFoundations · 14/04/2024 21:39

None work for me.
DH has to sleep in the spare room these days.
I would get a little tent & put him in there op.

ivs · 14/04/2024 21:43

reluctantbrit · 14/04/2024 17:54

DH uses these ones, a game changer

https://quieton.com/?gad_source=1&ph=782f5d1b5f6507f8e0765137

We tried a lot to stop me from snoring but nothing really helps.

£249???????

Houseplantmad · 14/04/2024 21:43

Quies wax ear plugs. There are 8 in a plastic box.
This weekend we were away and DH was like a chainsaw. I ended up using a whole earplug in each ear (usually use half) and it did the trick. You warm them in your fingers to soften them once you take the cotton wool wrapping off. All was fine until he started wriggling…

summerisnearlyhere · 14/04/2024 21:50

Sammysquiz · 14/04/2024 17:03

I love the Loop ones too. I thought they were rubbish at first try but then cycled through all the sizes (it comes with 4 pairs of different sized tips which go into your ears) and it was just a case of finding the perfect ones.

I've just got the silent ones and thought they were rubbish. I tried all of the different sizes and they just don't block out all of the noise, which I'm used to with foam ones.

reluctantbrit · 14/04/2024 21:53

ivs · 14/04/2024 21:43

£249???????

Cheaper than constantly booking a separate hotel room/sc with an extra bedroom.

AndAllOurYesterdays · 14/04/2024 21:57

The search for ear plugs that actually block all noise is like my Waterloo. I've tried so many (including the £249 ones, which had a £50 customs charge too). Nothing blocks my husband's snores.

FunnysInLaJardin · 14/04/2024 21:59

wax earplugs. I literally hear nothing . Quies I think they are called

WhatACluster · 14/04/2024 21:59

Following to check if I haven’t tried any of these

FunnysInLaJardin · 14/04/2024 22:01

catinthetinhat · 14/04/2024 20:40

I'm the snorer. If you wear these really good earplugs can you hear your alarm?

to my dismay - after nearly being late getting the kids to school - I realised a really loud alarm was the key

FoxRedPuppy · 14/04/2024 22:04

I’ve ordered some wax ones. I have Bose noise cancelling ear buds, which I put on with white noise playing, but I can’t sleep on my side easily with them. And I find I don’t sleep for long periods.

I’m currently thinking some sort of ear plugs plus a headband with white noise.

He snores on his back, side and front. Luckily he’s lovely in every other way 😁

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FreeTheBeast · 14/04/2024 22:04

OP
I have considered a tent! But we go all year round so think it might be too cold in January. But might take it for the next weekend in May

The tent would be for him not you!

PoppyBlunt · 14/04/2024 22:16

Vermin · 14/04/2024 17:52

No but a strip of micropore tape to close a snorer’s mouth renders them a non- snorer. Not recommend for sleep apnea but otherwise improves oxygen intake and sleep for the (former) snorer and you. Win/win

100% this!

tillyandmilly · 14/04/2024 22:27

separate rooms is the only way - been doing this for 15 years - if going camping get husband to sleep in tent! Or book into nearest B & B 🤣

The4teddybears · 14/04/2024 22:27

I use these all the time and I think they’re great . Literally transformed my life as I can now sleep

The4teddybears · 14/04/2024 22:28

Oops. Forgot the photo. Here it is

Has anyone found earplugs that actually block out snoring?
GauntJudy · 14/04/2024 22:30

I've tried a range of plugs but nothing blocks out all noise. Best I can do is have foam earplugs then a bluetooth headband over them playing white noise. I even bought over the ear defenders but they were too uncomfortable to sleep in, I used them when especially desperate for just a couple of hours sleep.

Loop were especially disappointing as their social media marketing had me convinced they were going to transform my life.