I’ve upgraded my pillow (success!
), triedmouth taping(not a success!
), and even swapped to red-light-free light bulbs (to be determined!)
in the quest to improve my snooze.
But what I didn’t expect to be the biggest game changer was sleep earplugsspecifically theLoop Dreams.
These buds reduce outside noise by 27 dB by forcing the sound to go through a hollow channel.
Bonus:This weekend only, Loop’s entire site is buy two, get one 50% off.
Loop Dream
What is Loop?
First things first, I should clarify this is not my first rodeo with Loop.
We’re in the midst ofan epidemic of noise1, in which we’re constantly inundated with sounds.
This noise pollution can lead toelevated blood pressure2andtinnituswhich means protecting your ears isn’t just for super-loud environments.
This reduces the volume of sounds without blocking them out entirely.
What makes Loop Dream different?
As you might have guessed by the name, the Loop Dreams are made specifically for sleep.
As someone who lives alone, I want to be able to hear certain noises when I sleep.
I feel safe when wearing theLoop Dream.
What’s more, I actually find this design even comfier than Loop’s past iterations.
The updated version adds memory foam to the silicone ear tip.
Initially, I kept the medium option but ultimately chose to size up slightly for a better fit.
As expected, they fit snugly into my ear canal.
My first thought: I couldfeelthe difference with adding memory foam to the silicone tip.
They felt softer but hugged the sides of my ear canal better.
The fit felt more secure than previous iterationsand I also could hear even less.
The first night I slept with my Loop was at a hotel in Chelsea.
Although I was on the eighth floor, some lingering noises still made their way into the building.
I hadn’t even noticed!
The takeaway
Research shows that even low-level sounds like a whisper cannegatively impact sleep quality3.
Addingthe Loop Dreams to my nighttime routineensures that when I fall asleep, I actually stay there.
