Now that we’re heading into the warmer weather and leaving our windows open, Mirror’s shopping writer Grace tested out Loop’s Dream Earplugs to see if they could block noisy neighbours
With spring here and summer on the way, it’s officially the season of leaving your windows open and trips away. With that can come along noisy neighbours and plane humming. I’m a pretty good sleeper. However, if there is a lot of background noise, I tend to focus just on that and struggle to fall asleep. Luckily, I’ve found the answer to my problems, and it’s all thanks to Loop Earplugs.
I’ve never been a fan of using earplugs, finding them too uncomfortable to use all night long, and especially as a side sleeper. However, Loop’s Dream earplugs, £44.95, have been a total game-changer for me.
Specifically designed for side sleepers and all-night wear, these are easily the most comfortable earplugs I’ve ever tried, and they successfully block out ambient noise.
The soft oval foam silicone ear tips have been designed to mould and follow your ear’s natural shape, ensuring a snug fit and no risk of them falling out during the night. The soft silicone also means there’s not too much pressure on the ear.
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They also have up to 27 dB noise reduction, helping to muffle out noises from the morning bin men to snoring partners and noisy neighbours. I love that they block unwanted background noises just enough to get a restful sleep but still allow me to hear my morning alarm.
The Dream earplugs include four different ear tip sizes, so you can get the best fit for you, and changing these tips is relatively uncomplicated.
Loop Dream Earplugs
£44.95
Loop Earplugs
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Designed for side sleepers and all-night wear, these handy earplugs block out unwanted background noise and mould to your ear shape to ensure comfortable sleep.
Comfortable; stay in the ear all night long; block out light background noise; and easy to travel with thanks to compact design and case
Don’t block out extreme noisiness
I’ve got a few long-haul flights coming up later in the year, and I plan to bring these handy noise blockers along with me. They come with a compact carry case, meaning I can easily slip them into my hand luggage without taking up any space.
The only downside, I would say, is that they are not as noise-blocking as they could be. For me this is not an issue, as I just want the noise lightly drowned out and value the comfort of them over anything else. However, if you have extreme noisiness surrounding your house or flat, these may not work as well for you.
Alternatively, the Alpine SleepDeep, £12.95, are meant to be another pair of earplugs perfect for side sleepers thanks to their oval shape and comfortability.