Sleep therapy tools: What device(s) can help me stay asleep at night?

Getting a good night’s sleep is very important for a person’s health and wellbeing. If you find that you are experiencing a disrupted sleep more than two or three times a week, we encourage you to see a health care professional who can determine whether you have a more serious sleep disorder that requires medical treatment.

In the meantime, you may be interested in knowing about sleep therapy devices, which are designed to promote a deeper sleep. Below are some direct links to examples of such products:

• HoMedics White Noise Sound Machine (at Amazon Canada) has seven digitally recorded sounds: White noise, thunder, ocean, rain, summer night, and brook. The product costs $25 to $30 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
• LectroFan Noise & Fan Machine (at BestBuy) offers 20 different sounds, precise volume control, and the convenience of a built-in timer with 60, 120, and 180-minute settings. The product costs around $50 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
• Sound+Sleep Mini Sound Therapy Machine (at NineLife) is a highly-reviewed, battery-operated sleep aid tool designed for those who would like to get a deeper sleep. This device offers almost 50 unique sounds that are meant to promote a deeper night’s rest. Additionally, it neutralizes outdoor sounds by adjusting its volume in under a 10th of a second. This machine costs about $160 to $200 (CDN) and is also available from other Canadian online retailers, including amazon.ca. 

If you would like more information on sleep in general, as well as healthy sleep tips, you may be interested in exploring Sleep on it, a website by Canadian Sleep Society aiming to promote the importance of sleep to maintain good health, to demystify sleep difficulties, and to offer solutions to patients.