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1. A contoured sleep mask designed to alleviate pressure from your eyes and plunge you into total delicious darkness all night long, while staying put on your head without any Velcro snagging in your hair in the middle of the night.
I personally swear by this eye mask! I live in a super bright area and closing the window curtains makes me irrationally sad, so I use these to get to sleep and it's like lights out on the universe. These are also REALLY great for days when your work schedule is wonky or you need to take a day nap, since it not only blocks out all the light, but the contouring means it won't smudge your mascara if you're wearing any. It's also super comfy and never snags in my hair, even when it's not in a ponytail.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in seven colors).
2. Or a Nodpod, a strap-free weighted sleep mask designed for back *and* side sleepers with a gentle pressure to encourage stress relief and deep sleep.
Nodpod is a small business specializing in sleep products.
Psst — you can also put it in the freezer, and the microbeads in the mask will stay cool for hours.
Promising review: "There's something about placing this weighted thing on my eyes when I'm tossing and turning that lulls me back to sleep. The shape of it is a bit weird — it's not a typical eye mask, it's much bulkier and doesn't fasten on in the same way — but once you get beyond that, this can really be a beautiful thing. I keep it on my bedside table and use it if I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep (which happens often) or once the sun rises and I want to sleep in a little more. If you have sleep issues I'd recommend trying this novel product." —Veronicam
Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in six colors).
3. A pack of drug-free Breathe Right nasal strips reviewers quite literally claim "saved their marriage" — these provide instant snoring *and* congestion relief by increasing nasal airflow. Bonus: there's an optional "scratch and sniff" lavender scent if you want an extra dose of calm.
Promising review: "This product is a true gem. I’m eight months pregnant and due to baby pressing on diaphragm I’ve began to snore terribly. My poor husband is a light sleeper so I needed to figure something out. Started applying this at night and he says he doesn’t hear a peep out of me! If you have trouble sleeping or snoring this is something you need." —Raevyn
Get a box of 26 strips from Amazon for $10.73.
4. A set of extra soft cooling bed sheets so many reviewers with insomnia, night sweats, and overheating issues swear by that you might never consider buying another set of sheets again. Reviewers also are obsessed with how well these sheets wash and maintain quality over time. Bonus? These come in so many colors it's basically *impossible* not to find one to match your room's aesthetic.
Promising review: "Feel like expensive high end hotel sheets. I normally use flannel sheets year-round because it’s the only material I like but these are my new favorite. Very soft and cooling. Fit our bed perfectly. I purchased both for our bed and our spare room and have only gotten compliments from guests. Great sheets without the huge sticker price." —Anna Greenlun
Get it from Amazon for $39.97+ (available in seven sizes and 18 colors).
5. A pair of ultra-thin, super soft wireless sleep headphones that will play white noise or the music of your choice in a comfy headband, so you can enjoy the calm of it all night long.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness! Where has this been all my life?? Just a couple of days ago I was trying to sleep with earbuds in. I would wake up every time I moved because they were hard and hurt my ears. But THESE wireless headphones are the best! I can turn over in bed freely and it doesn't wake me up. I have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. Now I can play sleep videos which help drone me to sleep and keep me asleep. LOVE THEM!!" —Godsinger
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
6. Or a set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds to help block errant noise all night — these are truly an excellent alternative for more expensive "sleep" earbuds. These are comfortable, have 14 hours of charge, and will get the job done just as effectively without the bajillion dollar price tag.
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. BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly travels with these, and adds, "I also use these on the reg in my everyday life to listen to Spotify and podcasts, and even talk on the phone. I have to charge them about once a week and always keep them in my coat pocket."
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 $18.99+ (get this price by clipping the $5 off coupon; available in five colors).
7. A handy dandy amber reading light that's 99.94% free of blue spectrum light — aka, the light that signals to your brain that it's daytime and keeps you up and attem. Now you can read your book at night without disrupting your unsuspecting circadian rhythms.
Promising review: "This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product." —Brian Masters
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
8. A set of reviewer-beloved "Loops," a meticulously designed ear plug that effectively blocks out distracting, irritating, or overwhelming noise without completely blocking out the world around you. Not only do sleepers swear by them, but they are so subtle and comfy in your ears that people wear them to focus in the office or to block out overwhelming noise at events.
Each set comes with a carrying case and several sizes of silicone tips to get your perfect fit!
Un-sleep-related note: I recently used these at Taylor Swift's Eras tour, and could not swear by them more. I had what I fondly describe as the literal worst seats in the stadium (behind the stage in the 300s, help, lol) and not only did these block the WALLS of noise from my beloved fellow Swifties, it funneled Taylor's audio so I could hear the music more clearly. The few times I pulled them out I couldn't hear her as well, and the noise was quite overwhelming. It made the concert a calmer, more enjoyable experience.
Promising review: "Got these to use at night while sleeping, and I would definitely recommend and rebuy. The noise cancellation is just enough where I can sleep comfortably. My concern before buying was that they would block out too much noise, and for safety reasons, I wanted to still be able to hear any alarms or alarming noises. That doesn’t seem to be the case. I can still hear the important stuff, but am able to sleep because the snoring that I usually hear is majorly cut back." —PB Mom
Check out the Loop Store on Amazon for more options based on your sound blocking needs!
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in eight colors).
9. An adjustable silk sleep bonnet designed to stay! the heck! put!!! No matter how restless of a sleeper you are, so you don't wake up in the middle of the night with your hair tangled, knotted, or half in your mouth like you were trying to eat it in your sleep. This is also an excellent way to reduce frizz and maintain your hairstyle overnight!
Promising review: "Finally my curly hair will stop frizzing so much from the friction of rubbing against my pillowcase. I have noticed a difference and I’ve been using it for a few weeks so far. My hair is less frizzy and sleeping with it is generally very comfortable. I didn’t realize how much the feeling of my hair itching against my face bothers me until I used this and finally had it pulled away while sleeping." —Mia
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
10. A Pillow Cube that may be the solution for anyone dealing with neck pain, shoulder pain, and headaches when they wake up — this temperature-regulating, innovative pillow is designed to best support your frame based on your height, with a depth to encourage side sleeping that may help with acid reflux, snoring, and overall circulation.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Abby Kass has to say about it: I’ve been a side sleeper my whole life, and when I got a sponsored ad for the Pillow Cube, I was a little freaked out at first (how do they know?!?). But after getting over that, I was interested in trying it out since I was having issues with my current pillow. I got a sample last year and have been using it ever since. I took the quiz on the website and found the Pro was the right style for me since I switch sides during the night. I usually don’t like foam pillows, but this one is great and my head and shoulders don’t feel so crunched when I sleep. I added my own silk pillowcase, which doesn’t fit exactly, but it works. I sleep so much better with this pillow. I used to wake up with headaches from the way that my neck was positioned when I slept, but that doesn't happen to me anymore. While the price may seem a bit steep for a pillow (I mean, it's a pillow!!!), I truly love this thing and think it's so worth it. It makes me feel like I’m sleeping in luxury.
Get it from Pillow Cube for $69.99 (originally $129.99).
11. Or a "holy grail" Coop Home Goods pillow designed for side, back, *and* stomach sleepers to get the best shut-eye of their lives. This medium-firm pillow has an entirely adjustable memory foam fill so you can mold it to the exact firmness, size, and shape you need. In other words: this is the One Pillow that will serve you well for a long, long time.
Promising review: "I hardly ever write reviews but I have to for this. I saw this pillow on TikTok and it got me curious so I immediately came to Amazon. OMG, it’s such a game changer. I’m a side sleeper and this pillow is heaven. It’s some of the most comfortable sleep I have had in ages. I love it so much I bought a second one and have my eye on the body pillow. Obsessed! You need this in your bedroom." —MT
Get it from Amazon for $72+ (available in two sizes and three shapes).
12. A set of bed bands to lock your fitted sheets neatly into place once and for all, so you can finally get the peaceful, untangled sleep you deserve every night.
Bed Band is a US-based small business that specializes in sheet holder straps.
Promising review: "So I have insomnia. My husband flops around like a fish and the fitted sheet would come completely off the bed, and I would wake up covered in fitted sheet. I couldn't sleep! I ordered these because they are the best rated on Amazon, and boy do they do the trick!!! They are so awesome. I never give it another thought, and I can finally get some sleep! You won't be disappointed with these!!" —Stephanie
Get a set of four from Amazon for $12.99.
13. A magnesium oil spray reviewers swear by to potentially help a whole host of issues that may be affecting your sleep, from chronic aches and pains to charley horses to restless leg syndrome. Reviewers also swear by it for plain old insomnia!
This may not work for everyone, but some clinical studies (collected here by the National Sleep Foundation) find associations between magnesium use and relief from insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and muscle cramps. It can also be ingested, but some people may prefer the spray over taking capsules.
Promising review: "I used the spray and I slept so good!! I haven't been able to sleep and I was willing to try anything! This is so worth it. I used to wake up feeling so sore due to an autoimmune disease and this did the trick! Worth it!!" —Dana Force
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in three sizes).
14. A plush memory foam mattress topper to quickly transform any old spring mattress into an oasis — this helps distribute your weight on your mattress more evenly to reduce pressure on your joints, so you're less likely to toss and turn.
Promising review: "This thing has changed my sleep for the better. My mattress has always been kind of uncomfortable with painful springs, but I just put up with it. Since switching to working nights and sleeping during the day, I wake up more easily and needed something to help me fall asleep and stay asleep. This topper is so nice! It doesn’t feel cool to the touch, I just don’t overheat while I sleep. It’s so soft I can fall asleep without a pillow. I love it!" —Avery Basford
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two or three inch depth and in eight standard bed sizes).
15. Or a pillow-top mattress pad so you can pretend you're sleeping on Mount Olympus. (What up, Zeus??) Not only is this the down alternative fill fluffy and soft as heck, but it's wick-away and ventilated to help keep you cool while you snooze.
Promising review: "Whoaaa this thing is amazing. I have a very expensive, firm mattress that I bought when I was younger. I got this, put this over the foam mat, and it’s like a new mattress. I slept like a rock last night. Haven’t slept that well in a long time. I also like that it’s attached to the mattress pad, so it’s not sliding all over. It slept very cool, I’m assuming that’s because is cotton. Highly recommend if you’re looking to fix a mattress and not have to spend money on a new one." —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $43.51+ (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in sizes Twin–California king).
16. A sleep-focused essential oils blend made with chamomile, sage, and lavender to help soothe anxiety and reduce stress before bedtime and promote prolonged sleep.
Promising review: "I have bad insomnia on the nights before I have to go to work. In desperation I decided to try using a diffuser, and I heard Lavender was the go to scent for this. I ordered Dream Essential Oil hoping it would help me and was so glad that the price was so affordable. I don't usually write reviews but I am so happy that I am now getting a good night's sleep every night before work that I had to share. The scent is pleasant and I find myself relaxing into it and falling asleep and staying asleep like never before. I can keep it going all night and it doesn't lose its scent either. I would highly recommend this product!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Psst — if you don't have a diffuser, you can get a popular, well-reviewed essential oil diffuser on Amazon for $15.99.
17. An iconic Buffy cloud comforter so fluffy and breathable you'll want to become ~one~ with it. Its signature Tencel eucalyptus lyocell material is not only super lightweight, but more moisture-wicking than cotton. And in case the *thousands* of happy reviews don't convince you to try it, there's also a seven-night free trial — Buffy won't charge unless you keep it!
Promising review: "My partner and I have spent so much money on so many different comforters and wish we would’ve bought the Buffy Cloud Comforter sooner! The name rings true as it feels like you’re sleeping on clouds! We are hot sleepers and this comforter finds a perfect balance between keeping us cool and snug. We purchased the duvet cover as well since we have a dog that sleeps with us, and so far it’s been holding up really well. I can’t be happier with my overall purchase and most importantly, sleep! If you’re on the fence, just treat yo self and invest!" —Audrelina M.
Get it from Buffy for $100+ (originally $129; available in twin/twin XL, full/queen, and king/Cal king).
18. Or a super soft dual zone comforter to solve the age old problem of what to do when a volcano falls in love with an iceberg and they have to share a bed. With this handy blanket, each couple gets a side of the comforter that best suits their body temp.
Psst — the tie duvet tabs on either side tell you which side is warm and which is cool.
Promising review: "This comforter is what we’ve always needed. My husband and I are always tangled in blankets because I need more but yet they always end up on his side. This comforter provides an all-in-one solution that keeps me warm and him cool and our bedroom looking calm and zen." —Hannah
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
19. A ~deep sleep~ lavender pillow mist and roll-on set, an all-natural one-two punch for drifting off to dreamland. This also includes chamomile for extra calming properties, and comes in a size small enough to pack in a carry-on for travel!
Nurture By Nature Botanicals is a family-run small business that specializes in self-care products.
Promising review: "This is a really nice set if you love lavender! I love that it is organic. The pillow spray will last a while as one to two pumps will give you a nice fragrance to drift off to sleep with. The roll-on oil is great to keep with you in a bag to take on the go or small enough to keep anywhere in your home. Great for days that will be high in stress. Just roll it on and feel more at peace. Really enjoy it!" —V
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
20. Or Dr Teal's Sleep Spray with melatonin to help wind you down for the night when your unsuspecting circadian rhythms are disrupted by life, by the seasons changing, or any other miscellaneous sleep chaos. All you have to do is spray this on your pillow before bed for a relaxing sleep vibe.
Check out a TikTok of the melatonin spray in action.
Promising review: "A coworker suggested this product because I have a tough time falling asleep and do not want to take sleep meds. This smells incredible and, for me, has really worked. It’s a little shocking actually as I didn’t have big expectations for it. I’m on my second bottle however and both my boyfriend and I really enjoy it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.87.
21. A caffeine-free herbal Sweet Dreams tea designed to promote better sleep with a mixture of chamomile rose blossoms and mint herbs, which have calming as heck properties.
Promising review: "I have been having trouble sleeping A LOT lately, I'm very sensitive to sounds/light to where I wake up frustrated and ready to get out of bed to just get the day done. Now let me tell you that the first night within seconds of sipping on my tea, I was yawning nonstop and ready for bed. Knocked out and didn't wake up/toss or turn the entire night, woke up feeling so much better. Actually woke up smiling, too!" —Isa
Get 28-count pack from Amazon for $8.53.
22. A Sleep Pod, aka a snuggly adult swaddle blanket that'll cocoon you like a snug little bug in a rug. It applies gentle pressure while still staying cool and breathable, so it basically mimics a light hug you can get a good night's sleep in.
Hug Sleep is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned small business that specializes in quality products to improve sleep.
Promising review: "I’ve used it for 10 nights now, and by night 4, I was hooked. It washed up well — quick dry too! I’m autistic and loving the swaddled feel at night, especially during these hot months when my weighted blanket makes no sense." —Kathryn Whittier
Get it from Amazon for $83.99 (available in five sizes, three styles, and three colors).
23. A weighted Bearaby napper that answers the question of, "What would it look like if a blanket had magic sleep-inducing powers?" This breathable chunky knit blanket is designed with a comforting weight to help soothe anxiety and promote calm, making it easier not just to fall asleep, but *stay* asleep.
I've been using this weighted blanket for about three years now and what I find really remarkable about it is that I *never* feel overheated in it. It's also just so, SO soft, and looks absolutely beautiful at the foot of my bed where I leave it every night. It definitely helps me activate "sleep mode" at night — I find the weight very comforting and not at all stifling, because it spreads so evenly.
Promising review: "I’m in love with my this blanket! It is absolutely gorgeous and has made a remarkable difference in my sleeping habits. If you are even thinking about a weighted blanket, this is a MUST! Just do it! You will only wish you’d done it sooner!" —Sandy
Psst — to choose a style, Bearaby recommends a blanket that is about ten percent of your body weight.
Get it from Bearaby for $199+ (available in four weights and six colors).
24. A guided visual "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to get yourself in a better mindset for sleep. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid-friendly!
Mindset is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products.
Promising review: "Who doesn’t need less stress and more sleep these days! Here's your breathing meditation partner. Very useful at your desk and bed stand. So easy to charge and use, not to mention that he’s really cute!" —Cece
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in two styles).
25. A dream balm made with calming herbs and essential oils like lavender, chamomile, mugwort, and valerian to help you nod off to dreamland and actually *stay* there.
Y'all, I am one of the world's worst sleepers and I swear by this HARD — particularly for when I wake up in the middle of the night and my brain is in "ah, let's think all the thoughts we've ever had at the SAME TIME" mode. I rub it on my temples and the insides of my wrists and take a big whiff from the canister and it's usually a lot easier for me to doze back off, when typically I might spend *hours* trying to conk back out. I've also found a little bit of this goes a long way!
Woodland Herbal is an Ohio-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in skincare, salves, and tea blends.
Promising review: "I tried it last night and I haven’t slept this hard in a long time. The smell alone is soothing when you put it on your temples as you drift off to sleep. I usually toss and turn but I slept like a rock." —Emily Irvin
Get it from Woodland Herbal on Etsy for $19.
26. An insulated soundproofing strip that easily sticks to the outer rims of your door, giving you some peace and quiet at bedtime and making it *much* less likely that you'll hear people rooting around the Cheez-Its box in the kitchen in the middle of the night.
Psst — this insulated strip also stops air conditioning and heat from escaping out of the crack under the door, saving energy and money!
Promising review: "Lifesaver. I have roommates who always watch TV loudly until midnight so I purchased this to seal the gap in my door. It really reduced 90% of the noise from living room!!! I can finally have a nice sleep!!!" —wen yan
Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in two colors).
27. A sleep therapy sound machine with seamless looping sounds created specifically to promote better sleep. It also comes equipped with a USB port to charge your phone and other devices, so you can rest easy *and* productively.
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: "I have struggled for years with insomnia and have a difficult time staying asleep when it is dead quiet. I typically use a small fan during the night but thought I'd give this sleep machine a try. It really did the trick for me. While I can't say the sounds are completely authentic, they certainly are close enough. My duration of sleep has increased quite a lot since purchasing this Pure Wave sound machine. I would highly recommend it to anyone needing a little background noise to get a good night's sleep." —Joe B.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
28. Plus a Snooz Go sleeper, a travel-friendly sound machine, Bluetooth speaker, and night light all in one. Its small profile also makes it ideal for propping on your bedside table without taking up too much space, which as we all know is important real estate for adorable lamps and pre-bedtime snacks.
Promising review: "It has drastically improved my sleep (and drowned out noisy neighbors and dogs) over the past week. It's super compact and I love the option for different (and nonlooping) sounds. I use it every night in my bedroom, but I'm looking forward to bringing it on future vacations too!" —Alex M.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $59.99.
29. A pair of breathable, lightweight satin pajamas that will make you feel like you're staying in a hotel suite instead of the same bed you frequently find stray Goldfish crumbs in between laundry days.
30. Or a lightweight, moisture-wicking nightdress made with breathable eucalyptus fibers, so it's basically like wearing a fancy hotel sheet to bed.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $66.50 (originally $95; available in women's sizes S–XL and four colors).
31. A Tuft & Needle adaptive foam mattress to provide full body pressure relief by supporting your body's most vulnerable pressure points and muscles like your neck, shoulders, hips, and knees *without* that "sinking into the mattress" feeling. It's also designed to be heat-wicking and breathable, so you won't wake up from overheating in the middle of the night.
It also has a "localized bounce," meaning you're less likely to disturb your partner if you share a bed — they won't feel the shift nearly as much. Arguably the most convenient thing about this, though, is that it ships in a compact box straight to your door — once you open it, you just have to wait 72 hours for it to fully expand, and voila! Plus, if you don't like it, you have a 100-day sleep trial to return it (*plus* a 10-year warranty to boot).
Promising review: "Loving my new mattress. I had a traditional plush top inner spring mattress prior to. Had it about 10 years, but for years prior to, it was killing my back. I'd wake up with a sore shoulder, hip, knees.. but now? It's beautiful. I fall asleep easily, stay asleep a lot longer. I still wake up about 3:30 a.m./4 a.m. to roll over in anticipation of my alarm since I get up about 4:15–4:30 a.m. for work. I haven't found myself to toss and turn like I was previously. I'm glad I made this purchase more and more with every day." —Pimousse
Get it from Amazon for $895+ (available sizes Twin–California King and three styles).
32. A tub of Lush's silky sleepy lotion for real overachievers, so you can get your skincare *and* sleepcare taken care of in one go. This is made with lavender and tonka to promote relaxation, and cocoa butter and almond oil to keep your skin moisturized and soft so you wake up fresh as a daisy.
Promising review: "I love this cream dearly. I have so much trouble sleeping due to stress and anxiety. But, I think I may have Pavlov's-dogged myself with this lotion. Whenever I put on Sleepy, the lavender and tonka scent immediately relaxes my body. It has gotten to the point where I use the Sleepy bath bomb or shower gel before bed to prep myself mentally and physically for bed." —Princess Jo
Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about it: "I’m a pretty anxious person and have a hard time getting my brain to shut down before bed. This has been an absolute game changer for me. It’s not too thick, smells heavenly, and a little goes a long way. I apply to my chest and arms so the scent can easily lull me to sleep."
Get it from Lush for $15+ (available in three sizes).
33. An easy-to-use, delightfully quiet cool mist humidifier to moisturize the dry air in your room and keep your throat and nostrils happy, so you don't wake up in the middle of the night gasping like SpongeBob on dry land.
Promising review: "I didn't realize how much moisture I was losing from my skin until I received this humidifier. I sleep better, my eyes aren't nearly as red as before, and my seasonal allergies do not leave me debilitated due to weather fluctuations. This device is easy to setup and use right out of the box and does not use much electrical energy. Thank you for making a humidifier that is cost effective, elegant, and practical." —A_V
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (clip the $5 off coupon on the product page for this price).
34. A pack of cult-fave nonmedicated Vicks VapoPatches — these mess-free, wearable patches help relieve congestion with a blend of eucalyptus, essential oils, and menthol, so you can still get your ~beauty sleep~ even when your immune system/allergies aren't feeling quite as beauteous as you'd like.
A heads-up that these are meant to be worn *over* your clothes.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised when the scent lasted all night! They absolutely help me sleep better when I have a cold. I ordered some for my mother so she’d have them on hand for the upcoming cold and flu season." —Ashley
Get two five-packs from Amazon for $18.01.
You waking up in the middle of the night covered in sweat because you didn't buy those cult-fave cooling sheets yet:
