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Dodow - Sleep Aid Device - Over 1 Million Users are Falling Asleep Faster with Dodow!
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Brand | Dodow |
Item Weight | 180 Grams |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.54 x 3.54 x 0.71 inches |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Dodow is a light that can teach you how to fall asleep naturally. Sleep aid device inspired by therapy, yoga, and meditation to help you soothe your brain activity, slow your breathing, and relax.
- Tap the touch-sensitive surface once for the 8-minute mode and twice for the 20-minute mode. Follow the light: as it gets brighter, inhale. Exhale with the dimming. In the end, Dodow switches off.
- With regular use, you can soon learn to fall asleep on your own. Numerous studies have shown that breathing is ultimately one of the best tools for regulating stress and mental agitation.
- Over 1M Dodows sold. Happy users who used to have difficulties getting to sleep (aged 6 years and up); troubled thoughts, stress, tossing and turning, and waking up during the night.
- Blue light used for good: Specific shade tested for best results. Dodow's light intensity is too dim to prevent melatonin secretion (the sleep hormone). 3 levels of light intensity to fit your needs.
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Product Description
Meet Dodow, the 8-minute sleep aid!
A light system that teaches you how to fall asleep naturally, without taking any medicine. This revolutionary device is inspired by yoga, and meditation and will help you soothe your brain activity, slow your breathing and relax your body.
How does Dodow help you fall asleep?
Slow down your breathing
By synchronizing your breath (abdominal) with the light pulse, Dodow gradually takes you from 11 to 6 breaths per minute.
Achieve heart coherence
According to several studies, this rhythm is optimal for stimulating the baroreflex - a reflex that will rebalance your autonomic nervous system to bring you to a state of rest quickly.
Create a diversion!
You will occupy your brain with an activity that is much less distracting and exciting than the thoughts that keep you awake. Simple, but extremely effective! In psychology, this is what we call the "paradoxical intention".
How the product works
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InhaleTap the touchpad once for the 8 min mode and twice for the 20 min mode. Synchronize your breath with the blue light projected onto the ceiling: breathe in as it gets brighter.... |
Exhale...and exhale when it dims. You may find that the exhalation time is longer. It's intentional. It helps to create the feeling of fatigue that leads to falling asleep. |
SleepAt the end of the exercise (8 or 20 minutes) Dodow turns itself off. You can then settle into your desired sleep position, no need to stay on your back. |
Is Dodow for me?
It can take up to a few days (or more than a week sometimes) before you can actually get the most out of your Dodow. Your body is getting used to a new habit. As for when you do sport again, your body needs to adapt.
There are 2 different types of sessions: an 8 min and a 20 min. Try the 20-minute session a few times before returning to the 8 min. Practicing with this longer session leads to more time to adapt. Dodow triggers the parasympathetic automatic nervous system responsible for regulating relaxation & sleep.
Why choose a blue light?
Dodow is blue light used for good.
Dodow's light intensity is too dim (< 1 lux compared to a screen > 70 lux) to prevent melatonin secretion (the sleep hormone). 3 levels of light intensity are available. The color blue is actually known for its relaxing properties, which after much testing, we found that the blue shade of cyan provided the best results in helping our users fall asleep.
I can't see the light on the ceiling
If the light projected onto the ceiling isn’t quite right, you can always adjust the brightness setting!
#1 Press the touchpad until the leds light on
#2 Press once to go to the next intensity level
#3 Repeat to select the desired brightness intensity
#4 Press the touchpad until the leds light off
If you have very vaulted ceilings or a skylight, Dodow may not work for your bedroom.
Can't I just practice breathing without Dodow?
This will require lots of effort (4sec inhalation + 6sec exhalation), so you may not be motivated enough to do it on your own. Or intrusive thoughts may prevent you from keeping on track.
What about the apps or videos?
Although they work, these often lead to more screentime or a disruption of melatonin.
Dodow may seem too simple to actually do something but simplicity is the key when re-learning to fall asleep.
How long should you keep trying? What should you expect from the first night?
Only half of Dodow users fall asleep at the end of the very first session.
Dodow should be the last thing you should do before sleeping. Implementing this habit will help you have better results.
Dodow helps unlock the process of falling asleep and speeds it up.
However, it would be unrealistic to expect a drastic reduction in the time taken to fall asleep, e.g. from 2 hours to 2 minutes on your first week using Dodow.
Some users have had to practice for some months (yes), but most of them report being now able to fall asleep within a couple of minutes, on their own!
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.54 x 3.54 x 0.71 inches; 6.35 ounces
- Item model number : LAC01561
- Batteries : 3 AAA batteries required.
- Date First Available : December 1, 2015
- Manufacturer : LIVLAB SAS
- ASIN : B00ZFOB4BK
- Best Sellers Rank: #58,260 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #73 in OTC Medicinal Sleep Aids
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Customers like the sleep aid, saying it calms them and allows their body to fall into a natural sleep. They say it makes them go to sleep faster. However, some customers find the brightness too bright and harsh. They also say the value of the product is not worth more than $20. Customers also disagree on performance, quality, ease of use, and breathing.
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Customers like the noise machine for its ability to help them sleep. They say it calms them, allows them to fall into a natural sleep, and makes them go to sleep faster. They also say it makes them drowsy in a short time and sleep well without a sleeping pill for the first time in years. Customers also mention that it works on the principal of relaxation and is a helpful guide to breathing and relaxation.
"...It calms you and allows your body to fall into a natural sleep. It isn't a magic cure and it requires dedication to the process...." Read more
"...No cords or accessories- A helpful guide to breathing and relaxation that doesn’t wake me up if I fall asleep before the guide is finished,..." Read more
"...It is uncomfortable to watch the light glob swell and decrease on the ceiling because the projected light is so unfocused...." Read more
"...night was easier and I fell asleep fairly quickly and slept well without a sleeping pill for the first time in years! Last night was my third night...." Read more
Customers find the noise machine calming. They say it brings them to a relaxed state, clears their minds, and helps focus their minds. They also say it's an effective distractor from anxiety and overactive thought patterns. Customers also say the noise helps them feel more relaxed and centered.
"...It calms you and allows your body to fall into a natural sleep. It isn't a magic cure and it requires dedication to the process...." Read more
"...An effective distractor from anxiety and overactive thought patterns-..." Read more
"...match the breathing or pulsing of the light just allows me to relax, unfocus, and pass out. Just as the video portrays...." Read more
"...breathing while mentally reciting Inhale / Exhale does clear my mind of circular thoughts. I do not recommend this product!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the noise machine. Some mention that it works wonders and produces spectacular results, while others say that it didn't work well, stopped working about six weeks after they bought it, and was completely unresponsive.
"...**It doesn't work well when it's directly against a wall (on a nightstand, for example)...." Read more
"...Well, it works. For the past week whenever I wake up at 3am, I reach over and touch the Dodow and time my breathing to the light...." Read more
"Dodow did not work for me...." Read more
"Bought as a gift for my husband. It didn’t work for him. He really tried but didn’t have any success...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the noise machine. Some mention it's well worth a try, wonderful, and valuable. They say the principles seem sound, the instructions are easy to follow, and the device is worth the money. However, others say that it'll be damaged or defective upon arrival. They also say the device itself is far from convincing and the whole premise is flawed.
"The device was clean, well packaged, and well marketed...it just didn't do anything at all for my sleep...." Read more
"...this product is trying to get me to do feels unnatural and not sustainable for very long...." Read more
"...successful or consistent, but I have found the Dodow to be a very helpful tool — particularly if your sleep troubles arise from being unable to “..." Read more
"It is not reliable" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the noise machine. Some mention it's easy to work, simple enough, and intuitive. They say the directions are helpful and the device is easy to set up. However, others say that the instructions are not very easy to follow, the device was poorly designed, and it'd be difficult to get the program started.
"...It's simple, sturdy, and not too expensive.If you have any other questions just ask away...." Read more
"...Every time, I was asleep by the end of the 8 minutes. It's a very simple concept and I like this a lot because I like to meditate in general when I..." Read more
"...It isn't a magic cure and it requires dedication to the process. If you can't commit to something like that, then this isn't for you.**..." Read more
"It’s easy to use, and it does what it promises...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the breathing. Some mention that it helps to calm your breathing and focus your attention on your breathing. They say it helps control and sustain deep rhythmic breathing, which in turn, has helped them. However, others say that they had great difficulty matching their breathing to the blue light. They also find the timing of their breathing unnatural and out of sync with normal breathing.
"...my unit I found it very calming and I like the way it makes me conscious of deep breathing which seems to help me stay asleep longer...." Read more
"...Firest the dimming and brightening of the LED's seems out of sync with normal breathing because their should be some brief pause between inhaling..." Read more
"...it starts out with a more rapid breathing pattern and then slows you down so you relax. I don't know, it's so simple but for me it really works!..." Read more
"...Third, it was hard to match my breathing with the light pattern. Initially the pattern is too quick then after a little bit it becomes too slow...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the noise machine. They mention that the light is harsh, and the dimmer setting is still bright enough to wake them up. Customers also say that the device lights up an entire room, even with light blocking curtains. They also say the light gets crammed into the adjacent wall, and ends up partially on the ceiling.
"...Cons:- The Dodow lights up an entire room, especially a room with light blocking curtains...." Read more
"...When I put it on the nightstand the light just isn't in the right spot...." Read more
"...In the dead of night, the lowest light setting is still pretty bright. In the thick of the day, the brightest setting is pretty weak...." Read more
"...I really like the idea and the blue light is very pleasant. My only complaint is that the frequency of going on and off is not what I like...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the noise machine. They mention that it's not worth more than $20, it'll cost a lot of money, and it'd be better off buying a different product. Some customers also say that the product is a scam and a simple piece of plastic for the price.
"...Reader - Don't buy it. It's a waste of money." Read more
"...It might work for some people, but definitely not me! And it's HORRIBLY overpriced. I thought it would work well because of the price. Wrong!..." Read more
"...No improvement in getting to sleep, no improvement in anything. Another waste of money for something I need actual help with." Read more
"Clearly overpriced. Gotta learn how t use too - not going to work right away...." Read more
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**Take it for what it is. THIS IS NOT A CURE. It is essentially a distraction technique that helps you escape your thoughts through intentional breathing. It calms you and allows your body to fall into a natural sleep. It isn't a magic cure and it requires dedication to the process. If you can't commit to something like that, then this isn't for you.
**It is battery operated. If you're an earth friendly household (like us), I would recommend simultaneously purchasing a set of rechargeable batteries.
**It doesn't work well when it's directly against a wall (on a nightstand, for example). The light kind of gets distorted on the wall instead of projecting onto the ceiling. We have a bench on the end of the bed we put ours on that works just fine. A larger piece of furniture would also work, but something that sticks out atleast 2 feet from the wall is my recommendation.
Hope this helps!!!
Pros:
- Affordable, one-time purchase
- Small size, easily portable
- No cords or accessories
- A helpful guide to breathing and relaxation that doesn’t wake me up if I fall asleep before the guide is finished, unlike other CDs and apps.
- An effective distractor from anxiety and overactive thought patterns
- Two time settings that allow me to tailor my experience dependent upon my sleep needs.
Cons:
- The Dodow lights up an entire room, especially a room with light blocking curtains. I can still see some of the light through closed eyelids, even on the low light setting.
-If you’re an anxious person, you may find yourself getting wound up if you can’t quite synchronize your breathing with the light. This is a mindset issue, not a product issue, but it is something to consider and reflect upon before you buy.
-The light projects directly above the Dodow. Sitting on my night stand, the light projects decently far to the right from my head, meaning focusing on the light can be physically uncomfortable.
I am not sure how well the Dodow helps me sleep, but it does help me to at least relax and quiet my mind. It is useful while I am trying to sleep and when I am trying to clear my head.
As with any sleep remedy, the Dodow is not a cure-all, but it is a useful tool to keep in my toolbox.
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