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Including a pair of sleep headphones so comfy you'll want to buy one for every human you know.
Promising review: "I have had trouble sleeping my entire life. I am a light sleeper and prone to insomnia. I have tried sleep masks in the past, but they were terrible. They were either too tight or too loose and usually left me with a migraine. I read reviews about this type of mask and thought I would give it a shot. I have been using it for two weeks now and I cannot believe I am so happy! I have been able to sleep, and stay asleep for longer than I ever have. The only issue I have is the side where the adjustable clip is — it could push in on my temple and start a migraine, but I have caught it each time. I have been wearing the mask as loose as I can without it falling off or letting light in. This fixes that issue for the most part. I am currently trying to figure out a way to add a little cushion in that area to permanently fix this problem. I am actually excited to go to bed each night because it isn’t such a struggle for me anymore. I finally found my sleep mask!" —Kristen
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "These are great! I've struggled with insomnia for the past couple of years. I wish I'd found these sooner. They are extremely comfortable. When I fall asleep, I rarely sleep for more than an hour straight. These allow me to comfortably play a podcast or meditation to get myself back to sleep. I'm only two nights in on using these and I know I don't want to be without them. Even in a dark room, I use them to cover my eyes. They do move a little on my head while sleeping but not so much that it really bothers me. I always sleep with a fan on and these keep my little postpartum hairs from flying around and tickling my face all night. The battery life is great. I probably played them for a total of five hours during the night and woke up them still having 70% battery remaining. I probably won't use these for workout because I don't have to wash them all the time, but for insomnia or anyone who just likes to fall asleep listening to something, these are amazing." —Jesse Brown
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "Bought this to help on days when I have bad Insomnia due to anxiety, especially during this pandemic. Can't say I like the scent of the oil alone right off the bat. It's pretty strong so you only need a few drops in the humidifier. But the first night I used it I had the best sleep of my life! Was knocked out fast and woke up feeling super refreshed!! Definitely recommend this product. It lasts well too so it's worth the price!" —Wendy
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Psst — if you don't have a diffuser, you can get a popular, well-reviewed essential oil diffuser on Amazon for $12.57.
Promising review: "I have wicked insomnia because of chronic medical issues, so I do everything I can sleep hygiene wise in hopes of actually sleeping. We live in a studio and between the microwave, water cooler, air con, and handheld vacuum, there was a LOT of bright blue light keeping me up. Spent two minutes stickering the hell out of everything and it's PERFECT. These are a must have for me, for life." —Erica Rose
Get a set from Amazon for $2.89.
Promising review: "I’m really happy with these blue-light-blocking lightbulbs! We have a baby coming in three weeks, so I put one in the nursery, and one in our bedroom, so feedings can be relaxing for him, but still possible for me! I’ve been reading by the bedroom one every night, and I swear it’s helped my third trimester insomnia. It’s gives off a really warm, almost amber light that I feel like lets my husband sleep soundly, but is plenty bright for me. Great purchase!" —Eddie
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
Happie Coconut is a Missouri-based Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in natural wellness items for the home, including skincare and herbal salves.
Promising review: "I am so happy I found this product! I literally use it every night. I was suffering from bad insomnia and used it exactly how the instructions said and I've been having the best sleep!!" —Danielle James
Get it from Happie Coconut on Etsy for $19.50.
TBH, I swear by these so aggressively that I have them on a subscription. They're like ear glue. My apartment is on a busy street and my upstairs neighbor is a noisy human being (does this count as a subtweet??) and once I pop these babies in I can barely hear a thing. Plus, my ears never get sore with these in like they do with headphones or other earplugs.
Promising review: "These are amazing at canceling out most noises. I have terrible insomnia but these have actually increased my quality of sleep! They are comfortable to wear even if you're sleeping on your side. Since they don't go into your ear canal they don't dig in when you roll over. They also don't fall out in the middle of the night, so I don't have to worry about them getting wadded up in my hair." —William Davison
Get a pack of six pairs from Amazon for $4.99.
One of the pairs even comes with a string connecting them, so you're less likely to lose them!
Promising review: "Suitable for bedtime. Very comfortable. Cancels noise very well! If you want noise cancellation and need to get an extra z, this is the product for you. I sometimes suffer with insomnia and noise keeps me from resting, even the smallest. After purchasing these, I've felt less fatigued. Having an extra pair is also a plus." —Renee Sanchez
Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.49.
Aside from sleeping, the earbuds are also sweatproof and waterproof so you can use them during workouts or runs, and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone. Psst — these are also a great option for going outside in a mask, since they don't have wires that'll get tangled in the mask straps.
Promising review: "I have problems with insomnia including those nasty earworms (having a song stuck in your head). I am able to fall back asleep with the right earbud in while listening to rain/thunder from an app. The sound quality is pretty amazing for these buds." —Nander
Get it from Amazon $19.99+ (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five colors).
Promising review: "Just buy it! You won't regret it. This is by far the most comfortable pillow I have ever had the pleasure of sleeping on. I suffer from occasional insomnia and sleep disturbances. This pillow has definitely changed the quality of my sleep. I'm sleeping better than I have in years! I have tried all different brands and styles of pillows and this one is perfect. It's soft but supportive. It's cool and does not make my head and face feel like they are on fire at night. If I could give comfort a 10, I would. I highly recommend trying this pillow out! You will not be disappointed with your purchase." —jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $52.99+ (available in Standard, Queen, and King).
Psst — it's even detachable to convert into a reading station (or create a hole for your arm if you're a side sleeper!).
Promising review: "This pillow is uhhhhamazing!!!! 🙌 I feel like I’m on a cloud!! It has helped me with insomnia too. I’m so happy with it. It’s so big and comfy and the texture is so smooth and feels great too. I look forward to bedtime so I can use this pillow! I seriously love it!!" —Jordan Sulaimon
Get it from Amazon for $44.95 (available in six colors).
This compact machine has six noise modes: White Noise, Thunder, Ocean, Rain, Summer Night, and Brook. You can either have it make the noise continuously until you shut it off, or designate it to make noise for 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
Promising review: "I suffer from insomnia and this has made an incredible difference in the amount of time it takes me to fall asleep (it was about an hour and after a week of use I'm down to about 20 minutes). I also don't wake up as many times during the night. I love how the volume is adjustable and how the machine offers more than just white noise. My favorite sounds are 'rain' and 'summer night.' High quality sound that doesn't sound overly digitized. I've yet to utilize the portability option but I love how that's an added feature! I highly recommend this product even if you're just considering it or if you have doubts. It's changing my sleep schedule for the better!" —Elaine H.
Get it from Amazon for $17.59.
The loops on this machine include White Noise, Fan, Ocean, Rain, Stream, and Summer Night, which you can set with a 15, 30, or 60-minute auto off timer. It's also super lightweight and compact if you're on the move!
Promising review: "Helped both my husband and me get much more restful sleep. I suffer from stress-induced insomnia and this machine really helped overcome it; the sounds are very relaxing and the machine doesn't have sharp audio output that would be disruptive to lasting sleep." —Sara Kerr
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I purchased these because we are TV people. Have one in the bedroom and watch it late. After reading about blue light and thinking it might help my terrible insomnia, I bought this in a two-pair set. I can just say amazing. First night I started getting sleepy really fast. And now after three months I fall asleep fast and sleep through the night. I started to get great results the first night, and now if I forget to put them on and miss a night I do still sleep soundly all night! If you have a had time getting to sleep and you use a computer all day, like I do, give these a try. I put them on at about 5:30 or 6:00 in evening. I don't seem to need them during the day while on computer at work. Just for a little while in the eve does the job!!! Thank GOD I found these!" —Elias L.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.98.
Promising review: "I absolutely had to write this review on the off chance that it might help a fellow insomniac. I am in my early forties and have suffered terribly from insomnia since my early twenties. I just can't turn my head off at night and fall asleep. If I'm lucky and take my meds, I might be fortunate enough to sleep for maybe four hours, and that's intermittently. I still constantly wake up and it takes me forever to fall back asleep, if I'm lucky enough to even fall back asleep. When I do sleep, it's very lightly; I never reach that wonderful deep sleep stage. So basically I feel awful and am tired all the time. I have used other pillow sprays and they were just a joke and a waste of my money. The first night I used, I fell asleep within minutes AND DID NOT WAKE UP OR MOVE A MUSCLE ALL NIGHT. I slept for eight hours straight and woke up feeling amazing because I was so rested and refreshed. I was obviously thrilled but figured it was probably just a fluke. I have been using this every night for over a week now and I sleep like a baby every single night. I have literally cried tears of joy at the relief I feel of finally being able to sleep like a normal person." —Ulta Customer
Promising review: "Lee Crutchley's book is the literary answer for insomnia. This is the perfect book to keep by your bedside when counting sheep just isn't doing the trick to send you off to dreamland. Open The Nocturnal Journal to any page and let your imagination run wild. It's a good idea to keep a pencil or pen handy to answer the questions posed on some pages. Exploring some of the thoughts that are keeping you awake will definitely help you calm them down, answer them, or help put them to bed so sleep will come more easily." —Dee Long
Get it from Amazon for $15.68.
Promising review: "I’ve always had trouble sleeping ever since I can remember. I move around a lot, twist and turn and take sometimes HOURS to fall asleep — even then my sleep tended to be very poor. I would find that putting multiple blankets or pillows would help, because of the weight, so I decided to give this product a try. Ever since I started to use this blanket I’ve had a lot less trouble falling asleep and STAYING asleep until I need to wake up for work. This definitely helps with anxiety and insomnia issues; I guess it makes me feel secure/safer. It’s definitely worth it!!" —Natalie Galindo
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 15 varied sizes and weights).
Promising review: "Sweet Dreams really does have a tiny bit of a sweet taste to it. I have terrible insomnia, and it has been with me for much too long. I am getting an edge on knowing the right supplements that work to get me off to sleep and the ones that will help me stay asleep, so having the tea, keeping the room cool, reading before I go to sleep, then having the room completely dark, really help. Maybe you will only need to sip this tea to help you nod off. If so, it's a great way to do so. I buy it in quantity. I like the Bigelow History and the effort they put into providing a good product, especially their Steep brands." —M. WaterMelon
Get six boxes with 20 teabags each from Amazon for $18.16.
Promising review: "As someone with insomnia and needs pitch blackness and quiet (minus a fan blowing), I have to say this works! I was hesitant as many blackout curtains aren’t really blackout, but these definitely work!" —Kate B.
Get it from Amazon for $27.97+ (available in seven sizes and 22 colors).
Hug Sleep is a US-based small business that specializes in sleep products.
Promising review: "The Sleep Pod is absolutely amazing. I am 41 and have had sleep maintenance insomnia for most of my life. If you don't know what that is I fall asleep fine but don't stay asleep. I'd wake up between four and eight times a night and sometimes only sleep two hours and that'd be it. I have used the hug sleep for a week and have slept between seven and nine hours only waking up once. It's comfortable not too warm and the pressure it applies is comforting not restricting. I have recommended to everyone." —Amy Archambault
Get it from Sleep Pod for $87.99 or from Amazon for $87.99 (originally $110; available in three sizes).
Promising review: "So look...we get to a certain stage in life where sleeping isn't always easy, no matter how tired we are. We are hot and sweaty, every thing is itchy, we have insomnia...I was looking for a just right nightgown and I've finally found it! This gown is INCREDIBLE! A relaxed fit but not over size arm holes that would expose you, long enough that you could actually answer the door or wear to the pool, etc ... and SO SO SOFT! The bamboo helps keep you cool and comfortable all night long. For sure my new favorite and I'll need a long sleeve one for winter." —Myranda Dixon
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in women's sizes S–4X and 37 colors).
As for its day-to-day functions — it tracks exercise from running to swimming and monitors objectives like heart rate and pace. You can also sync it with your Alexa to get quick news and weather updates, set alarms, and control smart home devices. Plus!! You can access your Spotify account from it for bops on BOPS. Each watch also comes with a 90-day free trial of the Fitbit Premium, which will help with managing stress, staying active, and getting the best sleep.
Promising review: "I use this watch to monitor my sleep since I am experiencing insomnia. This watch helps a lot by measuring sleep in stages. It is compatible with my Apple iPhone. I use this watch to also measure steps and some for tracking exercise. I also like that it is LED and not LCD for the display. Another good feature is that I am getting at least five days per battery charge (I charge it by the time it gets to 25% so I do not know exactly how many days it will last. I am quite pleased with this smartwatch." —JC
Get it from Amazon for $117.59+ (available in six band colors)
Promising review: "I have insomnia and this is exactly what the packaging says: 'an adult security blanket.' It keeps you warm without getting too hot and it’s light and fluffy."—Alby Yasmeen Sumague
Get it from Amazon for $30.59+ (available in eight sizes and eight colors).
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