White Noise Machines

White noise machines produce a gentle, innocuous sound that helps to drown out noise. Some provide a single steady sound while other provide a variety of sounds to choose from.They are often used to help people sleep better.

Fast Facts

1. Common uses: Sleeping better
2. Price range: $20 to $110

Buying Guide

A white noise machine can help light sleepers and insomniacs get a good nights sleep. The sound that is produced by the white noise machine gently covers other minor sounds in the house providing protection from those sounds interrupting your sleep.

Sound machines can also provide infants a peaceful nap in a relatively noisy house. If your child is easily awakened while napping during the day, a sound machine may provide your child with a better and longer nap.

There is a large variety of white noise machines available. Many provide a single sound while others provide a variety of sounds, such as ocean sounds or rain forest sounds. Choose one that sounds soothing to you.

Many come with built in alarm clocks or other built in features.

If you want to try sleep sound therapy without investing in a white noise machine consider buying a CD with a soothing sound and play it while going to bed. Sound CD's cost about $10.

Top Brands

• Sleep Mate
• Conair
• HoMedics
• Marpac
• Marsona
• Sound Oasis

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