Sleeping with earplugs, anyone?

[redrhodie]

I can't sleep without them. I did quite a bit of experimenting, and I like the CVS brand soft foam ones the best, 30 decibels. They're Celeste colored (like a Bianchi).

I have a nearly full pack of Mack's Ultra safe Sound (32 decibels) you can have for free. The best thing about them is the pack has instructions on placing them properly in the ear. Seems simple enough, but the technique on their bag makes a big difference. These were a little uncomfortable for me, but you might like them. PM me your address if you want to give them a shot.

[soprano]

I like the bright red/orange ones that are shaped like a bell. I've seen them under several different brand names, including Flints and Krogers (generic). I've also had good results with silicone earplugs, but my partner asked me to switch after one night when an earplug migrated from my ear to his hair

[Pax]

Another vote for Hearos, they have improved the quality of my life.

[Jolt]

I like the bright red/orange ones that are shaped like a bell. I've seen them under several different brand names, including Flints and Krogers (generic).

Those are pretty decent...there are also PINK ones (called "Sleep Pretty in Pink") that I think might be a little smaller if the other ones are too big. I really hate wearing earplugs (makes me nervous...what if there was something I NEEDED to hear?? that's the only sense that's really working to protect you when you're sleeping!) and don't need to at home, but when I go camping with my family I have to wear them to get any sleep...certain people snore, and it's loud! Sorry to hear you have such an inconsiderate neighbor. I for one don't miss having people living above me...my apartment here is on the top level of the building and that is nice. I've had annoying upstairs neighbors before and it is not fun. I'm assuming you've tried to talk to her and it just hasn't worked.

[VeganBikeChick]

I was going to recommend the Mack's silicone pillow soft earplugs. I used to wear them religiously when sleeping and they (for me) are the only brand that don't hurt my ears because you mold them to your ear shape.

[pll]

ny_biker: what white noise machine are you using? I've become a very light sleeper, waking up multiple times at night. I'm curious about one of those machines.

[emily_in_nc]

I use Hearos -- the lavender ones. They do make my ear canals a bit tender, so I don't like to wear them multiple nights in a row, but I do sleep better when I wear them than when I don't. I try to use them only if needed - not every night. I'll keep a pair on the bedside table, so if a noise bothers me in the middle of the night or early in the morning, I can put them in then. I often put one only in my left ear since I sleep on my right side much more than my left. They only seem to bother me if I put one in the ear I'm sleeping on.

[7rider]

I sleep with one in my left ear (right ear is smooshed into the pillow for the most part). Mainly, it's because I"m a light sleeper and poor DH has this habit of breathing (imagine that!) loudly - not snoring - at night, which is like finger nails on a chalkboard to me.

I've never seen "brand name" earplugs - other than Mack's silicone plugs, which I've used and are okay, but I got tired of pulling my hair out of them each morning. I've tried pink ones, green ones and the red ones shaped like a bell (store brand, all from CVS or whatever drug store I'm in at that time). Currently, I'm using some super soft green ones from CVS and they seem to work okay. Not a huge sound barrier, but enough to sleep (along with a melatonin pill). The bell-shaped ones I found to be nearly impossible to get into my ear. Useless. If anyone wants what I have left - let me know and I'll send them your way. I never heard of Hearo's, and I sent away on their website for a free sample. 6-8 weeks to deliver - we'll see how it goes.