This is the affordable tape I use which is skin suitable
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A breathing habit retrainer’s recommendations for mouth tape & nasal dilators for sleep and exercise…
I do not fully tape my mouth up during sleep or exercise.
I have not lost the ability to use my nose to a cold in over 3 years now. This means I mouth tape during coughs, colds and sore throats too. The benefit of using the kinesiology tape that I use is that I can adapt it for all my breathing habit needs. If using kinesiology tape, you may wish to reduce stickiness by sticking it to the back of your hand before applying.
You can also use tape or nasal dilators to help keep your nose open during exercise.
*Do not fully tape your mouth up during exercise*
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Mouth tape for sleep + still able to cough and drink
Nasal Strips for exercise or sleep
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Magnetic Nasal Dilator
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Mouth & nose tape for nose breathing during exercise
Want to improve your breathing habits with mouth tape?
This is great, but first, here are two videos:
1) to check you are ready to mouth tape
2) to learn how to optimise your breathing habits
Mouth tape is a great tool for helping guarantee nose breathing at night, but it is not the only way to improve your breathing habits, nor is it suitable for everyone. Certainly not without preparation. Not all of my clients use it.
Other Mouth Tape & Nasal Dilator Options For Nose Breathing At Night
Whilst there are many options on the market now, I’ve shared those which are better value or safer for those starting out.
Young children, at risk of vomiting, should not tape their mouth closed at night.
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CLICK TO BUY - nasal strip dilator
*Please note, I am an amazon associate and myotape affiliate. Whilst this does not affect the price to you, it may mean that I receive payment for qualifying purchases.
Want to learn about more than just mouth tape?
Want to better understand your current breathing habits and whether tape would benefit you?
Online Courses
The best value way to work with me and retrain your breathing habits ready for mouth taping, is to join my online video course with live support calls for £300+VAT.
Which mouth tape for snoring and guaranteed nasal breathing should I try?
Whilst I retrained my unhealthy breathing habits including mouth breathing and snoring, which for me included using skin appropriate mouth tape as a tool, I did this primarily for my health and quality of life, also recognising the impact this has on my relationship. A huge benefit has been the positive impact on my relationship because I am happier, less tired, more aware of what I need, better able to communicate to my husband, as well as being a quieter breather who no longer snores or clicks in my sleep. For a chronic mouth breather, mouth taping may not be an accessible option until they have partially retrained their nose and diaphragm. Mouth tape is a tool I use almost every night but it should be used with a gentle approach and not used after heavy drinking.
I have NEVER used and DO NOT recommend duct tape, sellotape, masking tape or any other sort of non skin safe product as mouth tape.
What I use - cheap and effective mouth tape for adults
I personally make my own mouth tape from Kinesiology Tape. Before you jump online to order the cheapest option though, beware that I’ve trialled a few and some of the cheaper China shipped ones weren’t so good, resulting in blackheads, uncomfortable removal and remaining residue. I have personally enjoyed using Titanium brand of Kinesiology Tape, as have a number of people I’ve worked with. I recommend you test patch your skin before use on your face. I cut it 1 square wide for day use and 2-3 squares wide for night use. If too sticky and uncomfortable, apply to hand first and then apply vertically above and then below lips as you press lips together. Peel off very slowly and carefully downwards. You are usually able to remove half of it to drink or talk and then replace it for the rest of the night, or use a bottle in the side. With this method of mouth taping, you are still able to wear it during a cough or cold as you can cough out the sides.
Please note it is not advised if you have been drinking alcohol if there is a risk of being unresponsive or unconscious. It is also not advised for night use for children in case they need to vomit (although can be used during TV time etc when supervised). You’ll need a nice sharp pair of scissors.
Other mouth tape options
MYOTAPE is a purpose-built hypoallergenic lip tape, designed by Patrick McKeown to support nose breathing during sleep and exercise. It is advertised for children, teenagers and adults. My purchased product arrived in good time. The product is what was advertised.* If you have a set back lower jaw or a poor lip seal, I’d advise taping your mouth closed as opposed to this product. Please note MYOTAPE colours and designs vary.
3M Micropore tape is cheap but also has hypoallergenic adhesive. Although not advertised as a sleep tape or mouth tape, it does the job. Even a tiny piece can work depending on the resistance of your jaw. When trialling micropore tape as mouth tape initially, I tried Boots, Wilkos and Superdrug for their own brand options too. I found that the cheaper brands were less sticky but I needed more. They also crinkled up more. 3M had a chemically scent when I first opened it but it stayed in position with very little tape. Make sure you fold over the end though so you have a good tab to get it off with. Most people have this sort of tape in their first aid kit already. I moved away from Micropore tape because I found it less pleasurable to use, although cheap and effective. I went on to develop my own mouth tape which I use daily.*
I don’t recommend Somnifix
SOMNIFIX is a sleep tape which is clear and shaped like lips. It is also hypoallergenic and has a small valve in the centre which allows air through the mouth but encourages nasal breathing. I personally received delivery after 7 months of no contact or reply to my emails through this company, so I can not recommend their service.