To buy: $20; amazon.com Beloved for its miniature size that fits perfectly on a nightstand or shelf, the machine has nearly 18,000 positive reviews. “This has a big punch for something small enough to fit in your hand,” one reviewer noted. One fan claimed their sleep has only improved since trying the product, writing, “I have actually started to sleep again at night.” The machine features 20 sounds, ranging from the crackle of a fire to the turning of a fan. As for me, I prefer the sounds of a light rain shower. Each sound can run throughout the entire night, or you can program it to run for a certain amount of time. Additionally, the unit saves your last preset sound, ensuring that when it’s plugged in again, you can drift right back off to dreams of the beach. One concern frequently raised by fans of white noise machines is whether or not the product comes with a soundloop. For those new to the machines, there are some that come with a noise that has an obvious starting and ending point, which can make restless sleepers even more restless, as they count the seconds until the noise repeats. Magicteam’s machine doesn’t have an overly noticeable loop to many of its chosen sounds, which is something that many reviewers took note of. “I CANNOT BEAR to hear repetitions or patterns in the track. This has absolutely nothing like that,” a customer wrote. After months of use, I can’t imagine going to sleep without the sounds of a light shower. The world outside can continue on as normal, but with this white noise machine, I’m able to drift off easily, not stirring even when my cat gets the zoomies.
