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Let’s face it: if you’re sleep deprived, everything else is harder and less enjoyable. So what better gift to give someone than something that can improve their sleep, and in turn, their life? According to the Better Sleep Council, nearly half of Americans (48 percent) say they don’t get enough sleep — but less than half of them actually do anything to help improve their sleep. It’s time to change that.
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Even though we spend about one-third of our lives in bed, a lot of us don’t make our sleep environment a priority. And that’s exactly what makes sleep-related product the perfect gifts: They’re things we may not buy for ourselves, but that may end up having a big impact on our day-to-day life.
Here are a few suggestions — everything from a weighted eye mask to a smart diffuser — which could make a difference for those on your gift list and for yourself, too. Ahead, check out the best gifts for the insomniac that’ll give them the best sleep ever.
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For the Best Beauty Sleep
Image Credit: QVC If you can’t get beauty sleep naturally, at least you can fake the look of it with this IT Cosmetics set from QVC. It includes a brightening serum and night cream to help anyone wake up glowing, even if they didn’t clock in a solid eight hours of snoozing.
IT Cosmetics Best Beauty Sleep Ever Gift Set$82
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A Morning Pick-Me-Up
Image Credit: Walmart As much as you’d like to gift a good night’s sleep, the reality is that’s not always going to happen. In that case, the next best thing is a jolt of caffeine for a blurry-eyed morning. This espresso maker from Walmart does the trick and looks beautiful on a kitchen countertop too.
Beautiful Slim Espresso Maker by Drew Barrymore$119
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Comfy PJs
Image Credit: Target A matching pajama set is a must for a good night’s sleep, so long as they’re breathable and comfy. Slipping into this pair of soft pjs from Target will instantly get anyone in the sleep mindset and makes going to bed feel like a luxurious event.
Target Women’s Ribbed Knit Pajama Set$19 (originally $30)
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Chic Bedding Essential
Image Credit: Bearaby Calm your nerves and rest easily under this velvety soft weighted blanket. It comes in three weights for a custom experience, and it looks way better than standard weighted blankets.
Bearaby Eco-Velvet Weighted Blanket$233 (originally $259)
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Noise-Reducing Earplugs
Image Credit: Loop These comfortable noise-reducing earplugs will help you drift off no matter how loud your neighbors are. The range of sizes and colors ensure you’ll find the right pair for a good night’s sleep.
Loop Noise-Reducing Earplugs$28
on Amazon.com
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Smart Diffuser
Image Credit: Pura This app-connected wall diffuser allows you to switch between two fragrances at once, control the output, and schedule scents to turn on and off all from your phone. You can choose from a variety of popular scent refills, too, from brands like Nest and Capri Blue.
Pura 4 Smart Home Diffuser$50
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Soothing Lotion
Image Credit: Dr. Teal’s This soothing sleep lotion is infused with melatonin, lavender, and chamomile essential oils to promote a better night’s sleep. Rub some on your hands before bedtime to moisturize your skin and drift off easily.
Dr. Teal’s Sleep Lotion$24
on Amazon.com
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Sunrise Alarm Clock
Image Credit: JALL This smart alarm clock mimics the sunrise, to help ease you into the day. You’ve just unlocked the secret to becoming a morning person.
Sunrise Alarm Clock$32 $38.99 18% Off
on Amazon.com
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Weighted Eye Mask
Image Credit: Uncommon Goods The weighted blanket has met its match. This luxe mask offers gentle weighted pressure designed for light sleepers and travelers alike. It’s also microwave- and freezer-safe, so you can heat it or cool it for extra soothing power.
Uncommon Goods Weighted Blackout Heating and Cooling Eye Mask$39
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Calming Scent
Image Credit: milk + honey Turn any room into a sleep sanctuary with this lavender room spray. The lavender relaxes you while the eucalyptus uplifts and cleanses your space for a stress-free slumber.
Lavender, Eucalyptus Home Fragrance No.08$28
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Percale Hemmed Sheet Set
Image Credit: Boll & Branch Give the gift of a night in a luxurious hotel with these cool, crisp white sheets. Who wouldn’t want to jump into some new fancy bedding?
Percale Hemmed Sheet Set$229
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Sleepy Read
Image Credit: Amazon Know someone who likes to read before bed but gets sucked into good stories? This book has dozens of short texts that will help them drift off with ease. Consider it a book of adult lullabies.
This Book Will Put You to Sleep$13.70 $20.00 32% Off
on Amazon.com
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Dream Bath
Image Credit: thisworks If you need a gift for someone who likes to end their day with a warm, relaxing bath, this is the product for them. The blend of lavender, vetiver, and chamomile will send them into dreamland in no time.
Deep Sleep Bath Soak$33 $37.00 11% Off
on Amazon.com
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Luxurious Pillowcase
Image Credit: SLIP Aside from making you feel like a royal, a silk pillowcase has a ton of benefits. This hypoallergenic bedding essential feels like a dream on your face, prevents frizzy hair, and it’s better for your skin too.
SLIP Silk Queen Pillowcase$84 $89.00 6% Off
on Amazon.com
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Calming Sounds
Image Credit: Douni Some people swear by white noise to get to sleep—who wouldn’t want to feel like they’re sleeping on a calming beach? This wood-grained version has 24 soothing sounds and will fit right into your bedroom decor.
Douni White Noise Machine$30
on Amazon.com
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Affordable Mattress
Image Credit: Tuft & Needle It may sound obvious, but if you’re not sleeping well, you may need a new mattress. This one from Tuft & Needle is incredibly comfortable while remaining affordable.
Tuft & Needle Original Mattress$895
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Clean Air
Image Credit: Airfree A good night’s sleep starts with clean, pure air (now, more than ever). This compact version won’t take up valuable space and it’s filterless so you can save money on replacement filters.
Airfree P1000 Filterless Air Purifier$199
on Amazon.com
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Foam Pillow
Image Credit: Tuft & Needle A good pillow is essential for a comfortable night’s sleep. This one is ultra soft but is supportive at the same time.
Tuft & Needle Original Foam Mattress$80
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Snore-Free Zone
Image Credit: Smart Nora If you know someone who snores, this would be a gift for them and their partner. Place this contact-free device in a pillowcase, and it’ll gently vibrate to reposition your head when you start snoring.
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Headspace
Image Credit: Headspace The Headspace app offers calming sleepcasts to help you drift off into dreamland, as well as wind-down meditations for multiple sleep issues, including waking up in the night and struggling with nightmares. Gift the insomniac in your life a yearly membership and let them explore all the sleep fixes the app has to offer.
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Pillow Mist
Image Credit: Pacifica Spritz your pillow with this lavender-scented pillow spray before you head to bed — it’s designed to promote calm and relaxation.
Pacifica Body and Pillow Mist$10
on Amazon.com
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Deep Sleep Body Cream
Image Credit: THISWORKS This super-nourishing body cream is infused with magnesium to improve your sleep quality as well as hemp seed extract and copper PCA to keep your skin health and hydrated.
Deep Sleep Body Whip$40
on Amazon.com
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Oura Ring
Image Credit: Oura This small but powerful wearable takes sleep-tracking to the next level. The Oura Ring tracks your sleep efficiency, heart rate, and total time sleeping to determine your sleep score, which can help you identify recurring issues and find new fixes.