We have the basic Marpac Dohm and honestly it's loud and kind of annoying. Looking for something that actually masks sound without being a jet engine. Budget around $60-80. Suggestions?
Marpac Dohm being loud is funny because it's supposed to be the 'premium' option. Check out the Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan Evo - has multiple color noise options under $80.
We went through 3 machines before realizing the problem was the room itself - too much ambient noise. Might be worth looking at blackout curtains + a cheaper machine instead of upgrading the machine?
to the room comment - we're in an apartment so yeah, external noise is brutal. so a cheaper machine + soundproofing is smarter than spending $200 on a machine that can't compete with neighbors
LectroFan has been solid for us. White noise only, no heartbeat or ocean waves stuff that gets weird. Under $50 usually. Way less jet engine than the Dohm.
Skip the Dohm. Got one, regretted it. The LectroFan or honestly even the basic white noise apps on a tablet tucked behind a chair work better and won't drive YOU insane when checking on the kid.
The thing about the Dohm is it's TOO realistic. Your brain knows it's a fan and keeps listening to it. We switched to actual brown noise and it's way better for actually sleeping through.
We actually just use a fan in the corner. Knows what's up. Your kids adjust to whatever baseline you set so if Dohm is the baseline they think that's normal, but yeah a quieter option exists.
The Dohm is literally a jet engine lol. We switched to the LectroFan and honestly night and day difference. Still masks sound but doesn't sound like you're sleeping next to a fan. Comes in around $70 usually.
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Check out the hatch rest gen 2. Pricier but you can control volume from your phone so you don't have to creep in to adjust it at 2am. Light function is also clutch for schedule training.