{"id":13074,"date":"2022-05-20T11:20:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T09:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=119841"},"modified":"2022-05-20T11:34:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T09:34:11","slug":"6-best-white-noise-machines-to-help-you-nod-off","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/6-best-white-noise-machines-to-help-you-nod-off\/","title":{"rendered":"6 best white noise machines to help you nod off"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Alice Tuffery\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 20 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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According to YouGov, <\/span>three quarters of us get under eight hours of sleep per night<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>one in eight feel tired all the time<\/span><\/a>. Clearly, getting a good night\u2019s rest is easier said than done, but there are handy gadgets like white noise machines out there to help you nod off \u2013 and stay asleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Incorporating sounds across a range of different frequencies, white noise helps block out sudden disturbances like doors banging, dogs barking and traffic. It can also help ease tinnitus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, there are several similar types of continuous sound designed to improve sleep quality. For instance, pink, brown and red noise emphasise deeper tones, eliminating some of the higher frequencies found in white noise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6 high-quality white noise machines<\/h2>\n

White noise covers most night-time disturbances, so we\u2019ve scoured the internet to find the best white noise machines to add to your bedside table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With simple controls, these gadgets make it easy to tailor the noise to your own preferences. Many even include a variety of different sounds designed to help specific demographics, from babies to adults and even pets. Here are some of our favourites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine<\/h3>\n
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This is one of the few white noise machines with a real fan inside. It doesn\u2019t blow out cold air, but you\u2019ll get the continuous hum without the looping you\u2019d hear in a recorded version.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are 10 different settings, so you can adapt the calming sound for children, adults and even pets. There\u2019s also a nursery setting to protect babies\u2019 ears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, you can control it via the SNOOZ companion app and set up automatic on and off timers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At just 14.4cm across, this white noise machine is small enough to fit into bags and suitcases, so you can take it with you on overnight trips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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