Ear muffs for sleeping
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Anyone know where I can get ear muffs for sleeping. I have a pain in the right of my jaw that might be contributing to tinnitus. It is causing me to hear things a lot louder especially at night which makes sleeping difficult.
This is the sort of thing I was thinking of but can find where to buy in the UK. I have foam ear plugs and they help but are a little uncomfortable to wear wedged in your ear all night.
This is the sort of thing I was thinking of but can find where to buy in the UK. I have foam ear plugs and they help but are a little uncomfortable to wear wedged in your ear all night.
Have you looked into something like - https://www.ultimateear.com/product-category/custo...
I have custom moulded ear plugs for when on a motorbike and I can wear them every day for hours on end without discomfort. They take a mould from your ear canal so should be comfortable to wear all night.
I've not affiliation to Ultimateear, my plugs aren't made by them but a few friends are and they are just the same as mine
I have custom moulded ear plugs for when on a motorbike and I can wear them every day for hours on end without discomfort. They take a mould from your ear canal so should be comfortable to wear all night.
I've not affiliation to Ultimateear, my plugs aren't made by them but a few friends are and they are just the same as mine
Have you tried these? ---> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Howard-Leight-3301105-Las...
They're quite soft and may be better than what you were using. I use a smaller version as I have narrow ear canals, use them almost every night
These ---> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Howard-Leight-Max-Lite-Pl...
They are issued offshore and were perfect for when you had a snorer in your cabin, I'm a side sleeper and had no issues.
They're quite soft and may be better than what you were using. I use a smaller version as I have narrow ear canals, use them almost every night
These ---> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Howard-Leight-Max-Lite-Pl...
They are issued offshore and were perfect for when you had a snorer in your cabin, I'm a side sleeper and had no issues.
RedAndy said:
what foam plugs you rockin? Thsoe ones from Wilko for 50p are crap - very uncomfy. The ones from Screwfix are much better.
I have these that I bought when I had an Elise, used to use them on long trips so I didn't get out deaf. But I would rather have something that covers the ear rather than go in it.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004KIRO3Y/ref...
Wax earplugs are more comfortable than foam ones as they warm up & gently mould themselves away from any pressure spots. You can wear a pair for at least a couple of weeks.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quies-Earplug-Natural-Wax...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quies-Earplug-Natural-Wax...
I use these and have done for a few years.
Fine in normal use, but with lockdown, going to bed "untired", I find Im using them daily and my ears are now getting sore.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-Howard-Leight-Super...
eta to add link
Fine in normal use, but with lockdown, going to bed "untired", I find Im using them daily and my ears are now getting sore.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-Howard-Leight-Super...
eta to add link
Edited by Turn7 on Wednesday 10th February 18:57
There is an electric motor kind of sound that I can hear at night in bed when its quiet and in the daytime in a room with an adjoining wall with my neighbours. I have asked them if they are running anything through the night and they claim not not, however they then mention that they have a dehumidifier that they use. But claim not to use it at night and they don't know where the noise is coming from as they can't hear anything.
01WE01 said:
Exactly the opposite of what you are asking for, but white noise may help e.g. the sound of a fan etc. You can also get apps for it.
This is what I use with headphones at night, my sleep is better than ever now and drowns out any annoying background noise. Will be bliss in the summer when I was affected by outside noise the most 
Turn7 said:
I use these and have done for a few years.
Fine in normal use, but with lockdown, going to bed "untired", I find Im using them daily and my ears are now getting sore.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-Howard-Leight-Super...
Thats why I was looking for something over ear rather than ear plugs. Thanks for the comment though.Fine in normal use, but with lockdown, going to bed "untired", I find Im using them daily and my ears are now getting sore.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pairs-Howard-Leight-Super...
I have to wear ear protection for work so have tried all of the in ear foam things, those ones that you are using are quite solid and uncomfortable, a softer one like the Howard leight ones mentioned can be shoved right in there and expands. They feel much better, will stay in there all night and you'll think you've gone deaf. They also work much better if your ears a bit damp when you put them in, like just got out of the shower. You're supposed to twist them in and push, if you just push they don't seal properly.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40-x-Howard-Leight-Lase...
£3 to try them out
Ah if the skin on your eahroles are getting sore I normally moisturise with Coco butter that I steal from the missus, I find that if I put the earplugs in after moisturising the leftover cream from my hands goes into the earplugs and I don't get sore ears.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40-x-Howard-Leight-Lase...
£3 to try them out
Ah if the skin on your eahroles are getting sore I normally moisturise with Coco butter that I steal from the missus, I find that if I put the earplugs in after moisturising the leftover cream from my hands goes into the earplugs and I don't get sore ears.
Edited by s p a c e m a n on Wednesday 10th February 20:41
Could be your fridge or boiler firing up, could be theirs.
Either way, ear plugs won't prevent the vibrations coming through the bed, pillow and headboard and if you are hyperfocused on it that will just perpetuate the poor sleep.
Genuinely recommend running a fan on a low volume, this gives a constant noise/drone - this is what causes babies to fall asleep, or tired men in the back of planes.
Either way, ear plugs won't prevent the vibrations coming through the bed, pillow and headboard and if you are hyperfocused on it that will just perpetuate the poor sleep.
Genuinely recommend running a fan on a low volume, this gives a constant noise/drone - this is what causes babies to fall asleep, or tired men in the back of planes.
01WE01 said:
Could be your fridge or boiler firing up, could be theirs.
Either way, ear plugs won't prevent the vibrations coming through the bed, pillow and headboard and if you are hyperfocused on it that will just perpetuate the poor sleep.
Genuinely recommend running a fan on a low volume, this gives a constant noise/drone - this is what causes babies to fall asleep, or tired men in the back of planes.
I have been through my house turning things off, going back to bed and seeing if I can hear the noise. At 6am there is nothing powered up, heating not on, no computers powered, turned the fridge/freezer turned off and it still there. Either way, ear plugs won't prevent the vibrations coming through the bed, pillow and headboard and if you are hyperfocused on it that will just perpetuate the poor sleep.
Genuinely recommend running a fan on a low volume, this gives a constant noise/drone - this is what causes babies to fall asleep, or tired men in the back of planes.
Cotty said:
01WE01 said:
Could be your fridge or boiler firing up, could be theirs.
Either way, ear plugs won't prevent the vibrations coming through the bed, pillow and headboard and if you are hyperfocused on it that will just perpetuate the poor sleep.
Genuinely recommend running a fan on a low volume, this gives a constant noise/drone - this is what causes babies to fall asleep, or tired men in the back of planes.
I have been through my house turning things off, going back to bed and seeing if I can hear the noise. At 6am there is nothing powered up, heating not on, no computers powered, turned the fridge/freezer turned off and it still there. Either way, ear plugs won't prevent the vibrations coming through the bed, pillow and headboard and if you are hyperfocused on it that will just perpetuate the poor sleep.
Genuinely recommend running a fan on a low volume, this gives a constant noise/drone - this is what causes babies to fall asleep, or tired men in the back of planes.
The sound of the ocean, rain, Jungle, thunderstorm etc all sound better than the building site generator, neighbours arguing or dog barking
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