Sleeping Aids

White noise sounds like steady static or a hiss because it spreads sound evenly across all frequencies. Pink noise is softer and deeper, similar to steady rain. Brown noise is deeper still, like a low rumble or distant waterfall. Many people find that one type masks household noise better than the others. The Colors of Noise Sound Soother lets you try different options in one machine.

It depends on what you like to hear. Real fan machines create a natural, non-looping whoosh that many fan sleepers prefer. Digital machines offer more variety, like nature sounds and different noise colors. The Real Fan White Noise Sound Machine and Multi-Speed Natural White Noise Machine use a real fan. The Sound Soother White Noise Machine offers digital sounds.

Many people find earbuds uncomfortable when sleeping on their side. A Bluetooth sleep mask is a comfortable alternative because the speakers sit flat inside a soft eye mask. The Sound Therapy Eye Mask with Bluetooth blocks light while playing music, podcasts, or sleep sounds from your phone. Keep the volume low for overnight listening.

A gradual wake-up alarm clock slowly brightens a light before your alarm time, similar to a sunrise, so you wake up more gently than with a sudden buzzer. Many models also play soft sounds as the light builds. The Gradual Wake-Up Alarm Clock is a good fit for dark winter mornings and anyone who hates harsh alarms.

A sleep trainer clock helps young kids learn when it’s time to sleep and when it’s okay to get up, usually with simple visual cues they can understand before they can tell time. The Sleep Trainer Alarm Clock with Stories also includes stories to make bedtime part of a calming routine. Find more for little ones in Baby & Toddler.