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Noise cancelling headphones for autistic adult

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NameChangeAgainto · 15/01/2026 14:08

Hi there
I have very specific issues with sleeping in that I'm ok at home where I can turn literally everything off at night but if I'm anywhere else there are always pipes and wires buzzing in the walls. I cannot sleep with this noise, even with foam earplugs in.

In hotels I can hear the aircon even when it's not on, and heating being on is outrageously loud in the radiators and under the floors. Some electrical items also give out such a disgusting high buzzing sound I don't know how anyone can bear it, though objectively I know it might be a niche problem.

Please can you recommend earplugs for sleep that cancel out pipes and other droning / clicking noises like electricity?

Any help much appreciated! Thank you!

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Deneke · 15/01/2026 17:10

I use Loop Dream earplugs. I found their memory foam tips uncomfortable so swapped them for the softer tips which were included in the packet.

Skyflymom · 15/01/2026 17:16

Another vote for loop dream

Howdidlifegetsobusy · 15/01/2026 20:24

I use loop earplugs, but as someone who suffers with tinnitus, earplugs can heighten this.
I started using sleep music sounds to help aswell. I use the headspace app and found the brown noise suits me best (play this alongside wearing earplugs).
I have been looking at headphones that can be used for sleeping to play the music through (and noise cancel). Anker sound cow do some, though rather £££! I may invest thought (have tried a headband with speakers but find them uncomfortable as a side sleeper.

NameChangeAgainto · 16/01/2026 14:28

So many earplugs all claiming to do the same thing! Might just have to get the loops and hope they do the job. Thanks

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BendandBreak · 17/01/2026 10:53

My husband has terrible trouble getting a good sleep for many reasons, often the reasons you have mentioned. I got him one of these for Christmas, at his request, and he is currently still upstairs asleep at 10:50 on a Saturday morning.

www.snoozeband.co.uk/?syclid=b5aaad21-cb86-4e80-afb2-96cb7bb1262e

TreesAtSea · 20/01/2026 10:20

I use Boots Mouldable Wax Earplugs.

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