LectroFan Micro2 Sleep Sound Machine

As a devotee of the original Lectrofan, I was skeptical that this tiny puck would have the same oomph. If anything, it’s better than the original for several reasons. It’s not 100% perfect, but it’s pretty close. PROS: 1. Rechargeable, cordless for travel. Still works while plugged in, which I usually do at home. 2. Acts as a Bluetooth speaker. Easy to connect to your device. 3. Absolutely tiny, easy to pack. It’s about the size of a chicken egg. (I bought the recommended travel case and it’s great for packing along the charging cable, which you’ll need - see #2 below) 4. Decent sound. It’s not a replacement for a Bose system or anything, but for its size, it can fill a room with white noise or music/podcasts from your phone. 5. Has more than just 2 white noise sounds programmed onboard. I’ve got one basic favorite, but it’s nice to change it up every now and then. 6. The speaker is directional! Just gently twist the black part on top like you’re opening a jar, and it becomes a mini parabolic speaker. Helpful if you want to direct it at a door to drown out sounds inside a room, or just prefer the more direct sound. [I put my original Lectrofan in our guest room on a bookshelf next to the bed, and the shelf above changes the sound. With the directional speaker, the Mini stays true.) CONS: 1. When it’s plugged in, it’s got a tiny LED that glows red until it’s fully charged and then it turns green. The green is so bright that I will often find myself waking up and unplugging it in the night. Easily fixed by unplugging it, or slapping a tiny piece of electrical tape over the LED. 2. It’s only got about 40 hours of battery life, so you’ll have to be sure to charge it every 3-4 days depending on your habits. Luckily the charging cable is an easy one to replace if necessary, but not something you want to be without on day 4 of a trip. 3. So tiny you might lose it. Invest the $10 in a case, so at least you can find it in your luggage. OVERALL: Tiny powerhouse of a white noise machine & Bluetooth speaker. Small enough to take backpacking across Europe, but mighty enough to use as your primary sounds machine at home. I don’t have kids, but I can imagine how handy it would be for parents with a baby used to sleeping with white noise - great for long trips, car rides, play dates or family/friend visits with nap time, etc. Small enough to fit in a diaper bag, too. Highly recommended.