Browse links
US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
The gadgets, apps, natural remedies, and more that people swear by for getting in some serious shut-eye.
BuzzFeed Staff
BuzzFeed Staff
"It’s just white noise, but it’s like a mix between a fan and a storm. You can adjust the sound levels, too. It’s a little pricey, but by far the best out there IMO." —Mollie Guttman, Facebook
"My Dohm white noise machine has literally saved my marriage." —j11th
Get it from Amazon Canada for $60+ (available in white, black, and tan).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $43.90.
And if you're looking for a pillow to take on the go, check out our picks for the best travel pillow on BuzzFeed Reviews!
"This has saved my tired butt so many times from sleepless nights. You can take one to four, depending on how much help you need to fall asleep. One will help you relax, but I usually take three to just knock me right out." —Emma McAnaw
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $17.99.
"A silk pillowcase does wonders! It helps with bedhead and it just feels luxurious to sleep on something so soft." —Bek O'Connell
Get it from Amazon Canada for $12.99 (available in ten colours).
"It provides light pressure, is extremely soft, and keeps light out." —mollysamson12
Get it from Amazon Canada for $14.98.
"My back would hurt a lot freshman year of college due to the stiff mattress. I bought a thick mattress topper and it was a game changer. It was so comfortable that I never wanted to leave my bed. I kind of wish I still had an XL-twin bed so I could use it...even though I graduated years ago." —emilyw4581385ba
Get one from Amazon Canada for $121.51+ (available in sizes twin-California king).
"When I moved into a light-drenched apartment (yay!), I realized that meant I'd also have a light-drenched bedroom at hours when I'd rather be fast asleep (boo!). So I bought these these Deconovo curtains, swayed by an inviting price tag and the glowing reviews. When they arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by their high-quality, heavy, soft fabric — they looked more expensive than their price suggests — as well as immediately impressed by their ability to deliver. I'm consistently able to sleep soundly well until my wake-up time, no matter how sunny it is outside." —Emmy Favilla
Get a set of two panels from Amazon Canada for $25.99 (available in five sizes and 13 colours).
"A cheaper option than weighted blankets and diffusers is some lavender pillow spray. Always helped me as a kid, and lasts me usually about three months, spraying it every night. Put like four sprays onto your pillow (or teddy bear) and breathe it in!" —heathrre1
Get it from Amazon Canada for $22.92.
"It may sound odd to keep a bag of lavender flowers around, but HEAR ME OUT because you can do so much with them! You can brew yourself a cup of tea, you can simmer them on the stove to make your home smell nice, you can use them in desserts, in homemade potpourri, your bath, lemonade, infused honey—honestly, the possibilities are really endless here because lavender is aromatic AND edible. Lavender is a calming scent to keep on hand if you’re feeling stressed or a little on edge. I’m not saying you should take a handful of dried lavender flowers from this bag and eat them straight, but I'm am saying the scent and taste of lavender is a soothing addition to my nighttime routine." —Anjali Patel
Get an eight-ounce bag from Amazon Canada for $18.99.
"I live in an apartment with thin walls and eight other roommates who live on different schedules, so a quiet night is hard to come by. However, these headphones are amazing for sleeping because while cheap, the sound quality is excellent, they last for months (despite being pulled, run through the wash, and tangled), and best of all, they are comfortable. They are also great ear plugs without playing anything through them, blocking about 95% of the noise going on in my apartment at any given hour." —gretcheno3
Get them from Amazon Canada for $14.95+ (available in three colours, with and without a mic).
"I use an app called Relax Melodies. It has a ton of sounds ranging from ocean waves, to rain, to even monk chants and vacuum sounds that you can combine to make your perfect custom sleep sounds. It even comes with a timer so that it will automatically shut off after you fall asleep. I never sleep without it!" —katiem487277fe4
"I use the Relax Melodies app every time I sleep. You can customize and layer different sounds to get the exact blend you like!" —lindseyp4f2b184e4
Get it from the Apple App Store or Google Play for free.
"I need so many things to fall asleep and stay asleep. My favourite is the pregnancy pillow. I'm not pregnant, but this pillow acts as a normal pillow as well as two body pillows so you're surrounded by comfort. I can sleep with the pillow between my knees and still have back support without stacking 17,000 separate pillows on my bed." —cheyennenoelterry
Get it from Amazon Canada for $79.99+ (available in two colours).
Also great for use in your sleepless baby's room!
"Earplugs and a LectroFan machine during the week, and headphones with an additional sound app/music, earplugs, LectroFan, and melatonin on the weekends. I live in an apartment complex that people insist on revving their engines as they drive through the complex at the wee hours of the morning." —Colleen Sweeney, Facebook
"Locks out noise from roommates, neighbors, or outside, and even muffles snoring from bed partners. Even though my bedroom is pretty quiet to start with, I still sleep so much better with the white noise machine. Maybe it just soothes my brain! It offers tons of different fan sounds and white-noise frequencies; I prefer the noise with the most low frequencies." —caroliner4f34a2a95
Get it from Amazon Canada for $49.99 (available in black and white).
The ideal weighted blanket should be 10% of your body weight. This blanket is made with hypoallergenic, nontoxic, odourless sand pellets. The weighted inner layer is machine washable, and the duvet cover is sold separately.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $79.50+ (available in three sizes and six weights).
"Purrli.com is a game changer. It simulates the sound of a cat purring, which is an anxiety reliever, and you can customize it to your liking. It's my go-to when I need to calm down before bed." —aub4697
Check it out on Purrli.com.
"Can't sleep with cold feet!" —s4247b0b3d
Get a pack of five pairs from Amazon Canada for $8.89+ (available in six style combos).
"A Himalayan salt lamp with an adjustable light setting. It gives the room a beautiful, warm glow." —rachelrenee1029
Get one from Amazon Canada for $39.99.
"Years ago I found a neck roll for a trip. It's a small cylindrical pillow. I hug it to my chest and use it to support my chin. I now cannot sleep without something supporting my chin. It completely changed the way I sleep." —laurenashley2142
Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.76.
"I use it for sleeping through the night, naps, and I especially love the new Focus feature for when I need to keep my attention on something or study. It’s basically hypnotizing you! It’s so effective and you’ll fall asleep faster than ever before, or you’ll get more work done in a short amount of time. Pzizz has been a game changer." —mariahjenae
Get it from the Apple App Store or Google Play for free.