One Answer

Earplugs. Silicon earplugs are the answer, at least one answer. Why we didn’t think of this solution before, I do not know.

My wife has for some time now used Mack’s Ear Plugs to drown out noise during her nap time. There is much noise to drown out in our home. These are silicon balls that, inserted into the outer ear, effectively reduce external sounds by many decibels. They work very, very well!

When, out of sheer desperation, she put some ear plugs in a few nights ago, she did not her Little Man wake up at all. I did, of course, but that was part of the plan. So, I got up several times that night. She slept like…well, like a dead person. And she was dead to the world, alright. Did not hear the boy, was not even aware of me getting in and out of bed. Ahhhhh, she was refreshed.

I knew I had to try those ear plugs, and soon!

So now we have a routine. We are alternating evenings wearing the ear plugs. At least one of us will get a good night’s rest each night. Last night, she wore the plugs, and Little Man only woke me once, so we both did pretty well. Maybe we're coming out of this difficult season. I certainly hope so.

Anyway, ear plugs, specifically Mack’s Ear Plugs, are an answer. Every parent contending with a little person throughout the night ought to have a good night's sleep, at least occasionally.

Ahhhh.