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Really good ear plugs for sleeping?

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MonkeyHair · 11/09/2024 21:22

I am going on holiday with a friend in a few weeks. We are sharing a room in a hotel.
My friend has a medical condition that means they need to have quite a noisy bit of medical equipment on at night.

I'm the world's lightest sleeper. We've been away for a night or 2 before and I have really struggled but this is a full week. I'm so looking forward to the trip but just need best recommendations for ear plugs that will cancel out noise but still comfortable enough to sleep in please?

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ssd · 11/09/2024 21:25

I get them from boots, just foam ones

DelilahBucket · 11/09/2024 21:26

Loops have kept all sorts of noise at bay for me, including most of the snoring from my husband! I'm a light sleeper too. They took me a couple of weeks to get used to them so order now. I'm a side sleeper and I like that they don't affect this. Best money I ever spent.

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treeindigo · 11/09/2024 21:28

The only ones that work for me are the silicone ones

WitchyBits · 11/09/2024 21:29

I use mouldable silicone every single night as I use a cpap and can't stand the noise ( even though mine is relatively quiet). I get them from Amazon and they are a turquoise or an orange colour. You can also buy clear ones from home bargains fire about £4 a box of 7 pairs.

Really good ear plugs for sleeping?
imnotsickbutimnotwell · 11/09/2024 21:30

Loop quiet

Trinity69 · 11/09/2024 21:30

I use loop. I have the quiet for night time and the experience for work.

LookItsMeAgain · 11/09/2024 21:47

Loops for me too. So good I bought a second pair!

MargaritaPracticallyCan · 11/09/2024 21:54

I bought some Loop ones but can't get on with them - they really hurt my ears after a few hours so I have to remove them.
Tried all of the different size silicone bits. What am I doing wrong? I sleep on my side, maybe they're better for back/front sleepers? Haven't used them in months, gone back to the yellow/pink foam ones.

BananaPalm · 11/09/2024 22:03

I'm a really light sleeper and use Loop only when I WANT to hear some noise, aka when I need to hear my son in case he cries at night. Same with foam plugs.

To really block out the sound I always buy the wax earplugs in Boots. Nothing else really blocks out the sound for me.

RandomMess · 11/09/2024 22:05

Wax is better than loops but I'm still hunting for something better!

Flare say 35 decibel reduction versus loop quiet at only 25.

mrsrobin · 11/09/2024 22:05

Loop are the only ones I can sleep in as they are comfortable - and for me with narrow ear canals, they are so easy to put in. I wouldn't say they block all noise out, but enough for me to sleep. I am also on the world's lightest sleeper list!

Tali2 · 11/09/2024 22:30

DeWalt ear plugs from Toolstation and one pack last ages. Can be reused. Very mouldable to fit in ear. I use every night.

pambeesleyhalpert · 11/09/2024 22:31

Bio ears

DelilahBucket · 11/09/2024 22:31

MargaritaPracticallyCan · 11/09/2024 21:54

I bought some Loop ones but can't get on with them - they really hurt my ears after a few hours so I have to remove them.
Tried all of the different size silicone bits. What am I doing wrong? I sleep on my side, maybe they're better for back/front sleepers? Haven't used them in months, gone back to the yellow/pink foam ones.

I had very mild ear pain the morning after wearing them all night for a couple of weeks. It wasn't bad enough that the pain was worse than the benefits. It passed and I don't have anything now.

BeachHutsAndDeckchairs · 11/09/2024 22:32

I have some Anker Bluetooth in-ear sleeping headphones that are really comfy.

MonkeyHair · 12/09/2024 10:32

Oh thanks all. Looks of good suggestions to look into!
Might go for something on the cheaper end of the scale to loop as only really need them for a short time. Maybe give wax ones a bash! Smile

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PickleSarnie · 12/09/2024 10:34

I swear by these.

PickleSarnie · 12/09/2024 10:36

weird- the image didn't attach first time around.....

Really good ear plugs for sleeping?
OchonAgusOchonOh · 12/09/2024 10:51

The advantage of wax is you don't need to use a full earplug. I have narrow ear canals and use half an earplug in each ear. Normal earplug are way too big and hurt my ears.

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