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10 Best Sleep Sound Machines for Sweeter Dreams, Tested and Reviewed for 2023
Snoring partners and noisy neighbors are no match for these bbs.
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Hi, do you wake up every time you hear a car alarm, a neighbor's TV, or (ugh) a loud snore from your partner? Then it may be time to introduce a sleep sound machine to your bedroom. Also known as white noise machines, these lil devices emit a stream of soothing sounds, creating a background soundtrack that masks any excess noise (and helps you sleep a little more soundly!). And while it may seem counterintuitive to block out noise with...well, more noise, studies demonstrate that constant white noise may improve sleep quality. Who are we to argue with science??
Sleep sound machines aren't for everyone, but if you're a light sleeper who's sick of relying on earplugs, then it's probs worth giving one a try. As sleep medicine physician Sabra Abbott, MD, PhD, previously told Cosmo, "White noise is particularly useful if you are sensitive to noise, and/or your bedroom environment is not particularly quiet." According to Abbott, using a white noise machine "can limit the likelihood that your sleep will be disrupted," which is def something we can get behind. Ofc, you don't wanna buy just any ol' noise machine, so we've only rounded up the very best.
Our top picks for best sleep sound machines of 2023:
Ahead, check out the best sleep sound machines your $$$ can buy, including travel-friendly models, machines that double as alarm clocks, and even ones that incorporate ambient lighting and sleep meditations.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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