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Please, please, PLEASE give me your best earplug recommendations

51 replies

JMSA · 31/07/2023 11:51

I have 3 daughters. Eldest diagnosed with autism and misophonia. I think my middle definitely has misophonia, as her noise sensitivity is through the roof. As an example, she can hear the mouse plug-in sonic deterrent that I switch on at our place, whenever I hear mouse activity (fairly common in the city where we live). Middle shares a bedroom - albeit a very large one - with her younger sister. My heart goes out to her as she is really struggling with that. Last night I slept on the sofa so that she could have an uninterrupted sleep in my bed.
That can't work long-term though, and I'm desperate to find a noise cancelling solution for her.
Please can anyone recommend an earplug suitable for long-term use. My eldest's misophonia has eased off a bit now that she's out of the teen years, but we did try the Flare Audio earplugs. She didn't get on with them at all, as they still allow some of the sound in, just in a more muted way.
Would love to hear your suggestions please. My eldest is likely to leave home in the next year, so at least then the teens will be able to have their own rooms. Until then, life isn't easy!
Thank you Smile

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JMSA · 01/08/2023 08:17

Anyone? 😬

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Sittingintheshade · 01/08/2023 08:18

Following for myself!!! Had been looking at flare earplugs to cope with music in neighbours garden.

Tabletable · 01/08/2023 08:21

Playing white noise at night would block out other sounds.

FOJN · 01/08/2023 08:21

I've used was, foam and silicon earplugs over the years and found the silicon ear plugs the best. The conform to the shape of the ears well and stay in. I think you may have to find out the best ones for your daughter by trial and error.

Peccary · 01/08/2023 08:25

Silicone for me to drown out snoring

WoofWoofBeachLife · 01/08/2023 08:27

I didn't like the flare audio either they made no difference to me. Loop have a good review, I don't want to waste more money and they are pants. For sleep earplugs the Boots silicone ones are great, they also do the soft wax ones. You need to really soften them up though and press and mould them into your ear. Sorry not to be able to give specific items that work. If you find anything please come back and post.

iwantawisteriathisyear · 01/08/2023 08:33

I have really sensitive ears and hate silicone or plastic. I use Quies from Amazon. They are little balls of wax that you warm in your hand and they will then mould to your ears. They are extremely comfortable and blocked out my husband's nuclear snoring and the air conditioning whilst on holiday.

DingDongDenny · 01/08/2023 08:33

I agree with silicon earplugs, the foam ones don't work for me

EVHead · 01/08/2023 08:35

The wax ones from Boots. They were the only thing that allowed me to sleep through a very noisy AC unit in Greece!

FanSpamTastic · 01/08/2023 08:36

The Bose Sleepbuds are very good. They block out snoring.

TT82 · 01/08/2023 08:37

@JMSA hi, have a look at these:

www.alpinehearingprotection.co.uk/

I am using ones, work extremely well, also comfortable to sleep with.

TakenRoot · 01/08/2023 08:38

BioEars the soft mouldable silicone ones that you mold to shape.

Janiie · 01/08/2023 08:40

FanSpamTastic · 01/08/2023 08:36

The Bose Sleepbuds are very good. They block out snoring.

Yes they are great. We live in a noisy household, I'm a light sleeper but these things just block it all out. Not cheap but worth every penny.

vonniee · 01/08/2023 08:42

I use Eggz ones and they're not too expensive, I'd definitely recommend

Toadsnotfrogs · 01/08/2023 09:16

Boots wax ones. Called “muffled.” About £3.00 a box. Cancels EVERYTHING. It’s like turning your ears off.

I was married to a man who snored like a tractor and these saved his life.

I wear them every night and sleep soundly. And I wear them in the day sometimes when the kids are too much. I have Flares for when I actually have to interact.

Kindofcrunchy · 01/08/2023 09:19

Whatever you do, don't bother with Loops. Expensive and useless. Wish I hadn't bothered

NailsHairNipsHeels · 01/08/2023 09:19

Howard leight the pink and yellow ones. Used by off shore workers. They're absolutely brilliant

Rosiepeta · 01/08/2023 09:20

My daughter uses the loop background noise cancelling ones.

dearJayne · 01/08/2023 09:21

Loops are the best. They're inner ear ones if she can tolerate them.

dearJayne · 01/08/2023 09:21

Flares were rubbish.

Hiddenmnetter · 01/08/2023 09:22

Bose Sleepbuds II. They cost a packet but I use them as I’m a very light sleeper and once I’m disturbed I’m up. I do night shifts and so these have been an absolute lifesaver. Their battery life sucks, but they do the job, just play white noise and are comfy enough to sleep on.

When my last set broke, while I was waiting for the replacement to be sent out, I purchased the Anker a10 as an interim measure. They were inferior, but still did the job. Less comfortable, and the white noise wasn’t as pleasant (although maybe I was just used to the Bose sounds by then). That said they were half the cost and I keep them as a backup if I find myself without sleepbuds.

Readthebooks · 01/08/2023 09:28

The wax ones from boots are the only ones that work for me (late night door slamming neighbours).

Punxsutawney · 01/08/2023 09:29

I use loop quiet for sensory based issues with noise as I'm autistic. They do block out a lot. But you can hear yourself speaking when you wear them.
I don't use them at home but for me they are really useful for noisy environments outside of the home or situations where loud noise may occur. I have a huge issue with the anticipation of loud noise happening and will often panic if I think there might be sudden loud noises, even if they haven't happened. So the loops just make me feel a bit calmer.