This product is my saving grace
I bought the sleep mate about two months ago.  Before the sleep mate, I had tried other noise machines, as well as ear plugs.  The other machines only distracted me and kept me awake (falling asleep to the sounds of a thunderstorm?  Really?).  As soon as I turned this little gadget on, I was immediately soothed.  It sounds just like my air conditioner (I live in NYC where window units still exist).  All the street sounds that normally keep me awake (car alarms, horns, the occasional screaming fight) seemed as if they were happening miles away.  It was amazing.  If you're a light sleeper, get this product.  It'll change your life.[[ASIN:B000LQI2S0 Marpac Sleepmate 580A Sound Conditioner Single Speed]]
Rating: 5 stars