If you toss and turn at night, investing in an affordable B&M gadget could help soothe your troubles. Happy customers have claimed it’s made a world of difference and say they’re now “sleeping like a baby.”
Backed by science, the Soothing Sound Machine was shared by an Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group member, on sale for a mere £8. At first glance, it looks very similar to an Alexa smart speaker, but instead of writing up shopping lists and knowing what the weather is like in your area, this has one job—to promote relaxation and encourage sleep.
It boasts six sound settings, ranging from white noise to the ambient melodies of forests, rainfall, and ocean waves. It also has generic ‘relax’ and ‘calm’ mixes.
You can have the sounds playing for up to an hour before it eventually switches itself off, ensuring power levels aren’t drained after just one night. The wireless device comes with a rechargeable power unit, meaning you’re not going to be endlessly burning through batteries or worrying about having it plugged in and leeching on energy for hours on end, reports the Mirror.
Shoppers shared their impressive thoughts about the £8 machine, which you can buy in stores. One said: “I could do with one of these then I can turn fan off!”
Another added: “I’ll have to get one. I suffer from tinnitus really badly!” Someone else commented: “My sleep has suffered badly since the menopause but this really helps – and was cheap too!”
A fourth vouched: “It’s brilliant. I got one of these for Christmas and have slept like a baby since!” The same item is almost twice as expensive on Amazon, selling for nearly £15. It makes B&M a much more budget-friendly option.
White noise could be essential for a good night’s rest, as it can help you nod off quicker and maintain your sleep duration. The sounds also block out disruptive noise and replace it with a calming, steady hum.
White noise proves useful for some by drowning out disturbances outside and decreasing sensitivity to sudden noises. It has been particularly helpful to those suffering from tinnitus, providing relief by masking the persistent ringing in their ears.
In support of white noise’s benefits, a 2021 study delved into its impact on sleep quality and duration, and demonstrated positive results. The authors of the study noted: “Our data show that white noise significantly improved sleep based on subjective and objective measurements in subjects complaining of difficulty sleeping due to high levels of environmental noise. This suggests that the application of white noise may be an effective tool in helping to improve sleep in those settings.”
Although white noise is the most commonly known, there are several other colours of noise. The Sleep Foundation claims people may enjoy pink, brown and green noise.
If you’re looking to snag this product from B&M, you’ll have to check in-store availability since it’s not listed for online sale. To locate your nearest store, simply use their online locator tool here.