{"id":293,"date":"2026-10-03T15:57:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/?page_id=293"},"modified":"2026-10-04T11:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:47:55","slug":"noise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/noise\/","title":{"rendered":"Noise: Sleep Solutions for a Quieter Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sudden or irregular sounds can pull you out of light sleep, even when you do not fully wake up. The aim is to mask or reduce what you cannot control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try these habits first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move noisy devices out of the bedroom.<\/li>\n\n<li>Close doors and windows where you can.<\/li>\n\n<li>Try a steady, low background sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things that may help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the kinds of products people often use for this. They can make good habits easier, but they are not a cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shh-region\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Choose your Amazon country\"><span>Shop on Amazon in:<\/span> <button type=\"button\" data-r=\"uk\">UK<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"us\">US<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"ca\">CA<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"au\">AU<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"ie\">IE<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=sleep+earplugs\" data-k=\"sleep earplugs\" data-kus=\"sleep earplugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Earplugs (foam or silicone)<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=white+noise+machine\" data-k=\"white noise machine\" data-kus=\"white noise machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">White-noise or fan-style sound machines<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=sleep+headphones+headband\" data-k=\"sleep headphones headband\" data-kus=\"sleep headphones headband\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Comfortable sleep headphones or headbands for low-volume audio<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=door+draught+excluder\" data-k=\"door draught excluder\" data-kus=\"door draft stopper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Draught excluders or door seals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Product names link to Amazon search results in the country you choose above, so you can compare options and read reviews yourself. We don\u2019t currently earn anything from these links, and they aren\u2019t recommendations of a specific product. If that changes, we will say so here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- PRODUCT PICKS: add specific Amazon product links here once chosen and approved -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you can still hear important alarms such as a smoke alarm, keep any audio quiet, and stop using anything that causes pain or irritation in your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go deeper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/noise-mask-sound-and-calm-a-busy-environment\/\">Read our full guide to noise and sleep<\/a> for the reasons behind these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More sleep solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure this is your main issue? <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-quiz\/\">Take the 3-minute Sleep Quiz<\/a>, or browse <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/\">all sleep solutions<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/light\/\">Light<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/room-temperature\/\">Room temperature<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/stress-racing-thoughts\/\">Stress and racing thoughts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/digestion-reflux\/\">Digestion and reflux<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/snoring-breathing\/\">Snoring and breathing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If sleep problems happen most nights for three months or more, or they affect your mood, health or daily life, please speak to your GP or another healthcare professional. The information here is general and is not medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sudden or irregular sounds can pull you out of light sleep, even when you do not fully wake up. The aim is to mask or reduce what you cannot control. Try these habits first Things that may help These are the kinds of products people often use for this. 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