Sound Machines buying guide

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1 Relaxation/Night-time Sounds
2 Alarms
3 Sound for Travel
4 Related Guides
5 External Links

Sound Machines Buying Guide

Having trouble waking up in the morning? Looking to relax after a long day at work? There are sounds and sensors out there for all of this and more. Some machines produce tranquillity sounds, while others like your alarm clock are used to get you going.

Relaxation/Night-time Sounds

Types of Sound Machines

White Noise Machine : This machine blocks out surrounding noise by creating a low humming sound. It can help you drift off into sleep with its constant, steady rhythm.

Nature sound machines : If you don't live by the ocean but still want to hear the waves crashing before bedtime, try one of these. You can adjust it to what type of sound suits you, for example: wind, waterfall, night sounds, etc.

Naptime : Having trouble getting your little one to nap? Try the sleep sheep. It's a sound machine inside a stuffed animal that features four sounds: heartbeat, rain, ocean waves, and whale songs.

Alarms

Different Kinds of Alarms

Alarm Clocks

Besides the standard radio alarm clock, try these other types of alarms to roll out of bed with:
Lumie Bodyclock : Wakes you up with a slowly brightening sunlight

Flying Alarm Clock : Launches a shrill sounding propeller when the alarm goes off and noise won't stop until you've gotten up out of bed and retrieved it.

Bedwetting Alarm System : Pictured left, has a sensor that alerts you when your child has an accident during sleep.

iPod Clock : Plug your iPod into this clock and set it to play your favourite music in the morning.

Sound for Travel

Sounds on the Go

CDs/iTunes

There are many different types of relaxation CDs out there for both adults and children. Lullaby collections help to soothe babies and can also help parents fall asleep. These types of tracks are now available on iTunes as well by simply searching them on the internet.

Travel Sound Machines

This compact machine can go anywhere with you, and provides various nature sounds to relax you no matter where you are. Just plug it in!

Related Guides

Alarm Clocks

External Links

Independent.co.uk: Top Ten Best Alarm Clocks.

Types of Sound Machines

White Noise Machine : This machine blocks out surrounding noise by creating a low humming sound. It can help you drift off into sleep with its constant, steady rhythm.	Nature sound machines : If you don't live by the ocean but still want to hear the waves crashing before bedtime, try one of these. You can adjust it to what type of sound suits you, for example: wind, waterfall, night sounds, etc.	Naptime : Having trouble getting your little one to nap? Try the sleep sheep. It's a sound machine inside a stuffed animal that features four sounds: heartbeat, rain, ocean waves, and whale songs.