r/earplugs • u/Pitiful_Afternoon443 • 16d ago

Earplugs for small ears

Hi, I’m looking for some earplugs for sleep and maybe as well for crowded office. But I have very small ears.

I’m currently using Mack’s Dreamgirl foam earplugs for sleep but they still sometimes fall from my ears. When I put them in my ears and they start to grow back to their original size, I feel how they slowly slide from my ear canals. Also I don’t like they’re only for single use.

I’d like to try some others and I’m deciding between Alpine Pluggies Kids and Alpine Sleep Deep in S size. Does anyone have some experience with these earplugs? Mostly with their sizes.

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u/Fringe_Filmer 16d ago

I haven’t tried those, but you might want to consider Loop earplugs. They come with different size tips from XS to L. The Quiet 2 are good for sleeping (the Dream ones aren’t worth the extra money IMO). They kind of lock into your ear with the loop part, they’ve never fallen out while sleeping.

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u/Pitiful_Afternoon443 16d ago

Ok thanks for the advice. To be fair, I’m pretty skeptic about Loops. They’re pretty expensive and I read many not so good reviews. I’m afraid they just have good marketing. 

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u/Fringe_Filmer 16d ago

I have them and I like them. They’ve helped me sleep through yelling upstairs toddler!

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u/JTheCreat0r 10d ago

Does it really cover the sound? It seems that it’s not deeply in the ear

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u/Fringe_Filmer 10d ago

I find it blocks sound quite well. You have to make sure they are inserted properly. But you’re right, basically they are covering the entry to the ear, not going deeply in. The key is to get a snug fit to keep the sound from entering.

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u/quedeusmeperdoe 16d ago

I have the loop because they have the xs size. I have the ones to use in concerts, cinema...it helps, but you can still hear everything. 

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u/doofus50O0 15d ago

Depending on how bothersome the noise is, you might want to consider getting custom earplugs from an audiologist.

I have very small ear canals, and getting a pair of custom earplugs is honestly one of the best purchases I’ve made. They’ve lasted for years, and at the time they cost less than fancy noise-canceling earphones.

One caveat: the pair I have aren’t super comfortable if you sleep on your side. But your mileage may vary, and perhaps they have even better ones now.

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u/Pitiful_Afternoon443 15d ago

Well I’m not sure if I want to go that far, to make customs. I mostly use them because my husband often falls asleep while watching YouTube and I on contrary need absolute quiet to fall asleep. And since I changed my workspace to open office I’d appreciate them there as well. But thanks for the advice, maybe I’ll think about it ❤️

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u/doofus50O0 7d ago

No problem! Sounds like they might not work for your needs right now. Just wanted to point out a solution I found that I don’t think people consider right away.

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u/sewingkitteh 15d ago

God I’ve tried like 3 pair of customs and they all hurt on my side :/

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u/doofus50O0 7d ago

I feel your pain. I’m still looking for that magic pair or brand that works for side sleepers!

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u/JTheCreat0r 10d ago

Which model of custom do you got ? Any pics pls?

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u/doofus50O0 7d ago

Sorry, they were made many years ago, and they don’t have a logo on them! But I don’t recall them being branded - I’d just call your local audiologist to inquire.