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23 clever gifts for people who deserve a better night's sleep
23 clever gifts for people who deserve a better night's sleep
Amir IsmaelNov 6, 2018, 22:10 IST
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The average person spends roughly a third of their life sleeping. Whether or not they're getting quality sleep is a different story.
If you can't quite figure out gifts your friends and family will actually use while they're awake, giving them something that will improve their quality of sleep is a priceless alternative.
From simple items like cozy flannel sheets, travel pillows, and soothing herbal teas to special items like cell-repairing sheets and sleepwear, sleep-tracking smart mattresses, and sleep sound machines, the possibilities are in great abundance.
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Whether you're shopping for a hard worker who could use some rest or someone who could be a professional napper, you'll find the sleep-aiding gift they've been dreaming of here.
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There's nothing better than getting into a soft and warm bed when it's cold outside. Boll & Branch's organic cotton flannel sheets are made to last for years.
Sleeping with normal headphones can be uncomfortable, and they'll likely come out in the middle of the night anyway. The AcousticSheep Bluetooth Sleep Headphones feature a wide headband design so the wearer can comfortably fall asleep listening to music or white noise.
A pillow for sleeping on planes, trains, and anywhere else you can get a nap in
Though it looks pretty ridiculous, the Ostrich Pillow creates a personal space to make sleeping outside of your bed more comfortable. Whether sleeping on an airplane or under a desk during their lunch break, they'll be able to peacefully catch some Z's.
A machine that plays soothing white noise and nature sounds
The Sound+Sleep sound machine has the ability to play 30 sounds from different types of environments. With options like fireplace, waterfall, white noise, meditation, brook, rainfall, train, city, meadow, and ocean, everyone can find a sound that'll put them to sleep.
A pair of noise-masking earbuds specifically for sleeping in
Designed to fit comfortably in-ear when laying down, the Bose Sleepbuds can block out outside noise with ten pre-loaded soothing and relaxing sounds, which are played via an app.
Comfy knit socks they'll actually want to sleep in
The Boll & Branch Chunky Knit Socks end the great debate on whether or not sleeping in socks is comfortable. The one-size-fits-most pair are designed to be roomy and cozy, not restricting like performance or dress socks.
Rather than guessing what's comfortable for the person you're shopping for, you can give the gift of personalizing their own Pluto Pillow. After taking a short quiz, Pluto will custom ize a pillow to meet their standards in comfort.
Knit from fine-gauge yarn, Boll & Branch makes the one of the softest and most comfortable throw blankets you can buy. It's a timeless piece anybody will appreciate adding to their home — and napping with on the couch.
Using 100% long-staple cotton percale, Brooklinen's Classic Hardcore sheets are made with unbeatable quality that's intended to last forever — and a lifetime warranty backs that. With these sheets, they'll be able to get into a comfortable bed night after night.
If you're trying to get into the holiday spirit on a budget, Eddie Bauer's seasonal flannel sheet sets are a great way to do it. With everything from reindeer and skiers to snowflakes and penguins, there are plenty of designs for this time of year.
Under Armour's Athlete Recovery Sleepwear collection has a bioceramic print on the inside, which reflects Far Infrared — a type of energy that is proven to promote cell regrowth — back to the body. With both sheets and clothing, any athlete can enjoy benefits of the advanced technology at home.
Wearing pajamas over regular clothes make for a better night's sleep year round, but since it's the holidays, the whole family deserves matching pairs.
A mask can sometimes make all the difference in getting quality sleep. This pure silk mask has been developed and refined over 10 years to provide the perfect combination of thickness and durability.
Organic herbal tea and a brewing basket to make it
With chamomile, lavender, spearmint, rose, licorice, and lemon balm, this herbal tea is a relaxing blend to enjoy before bedtime. And since it's a loose-leaf tea, it's worth picking up a brewing basket to make it in.
As arguably the most forward-thinking mattress startup out there, Eight Sleep Mattresses use premium foams for comfort and sleep-track sensors to help achieve the best sleep possible. You can read our full review of it here.
As one of the top rated diffusers on Amazon, the Urpower does a great job at setting the mood for sleep. It creates an aromatherapeutic mist with the oil of your choice and features an led light.
Onesies aren't just for babies. The MeUndies Unisex Onesies come in a bunch of cool patterns and are a fun way to dress comfortably for sleeping and lounging this season.
A pillow spray to lull them to sleep anywhere they go
Weighted blankets have been proven to reduce stress and make sleeping easier by providing deep touch therapy. The concept is very similar to swaddling a baby.
Snowe's Classic Bathrobe is the pinnacle of comfort for those who prefer to lounge and sleep in robes over pajamas. Made from a super plush terry cotton material, they'll want to wear it even when it's not bath time.
Cuddling with the right person can put anybody to sleep quickly, but not everyone has a partner. Despite it being a funny gag gift for your single friends, they might actually get some use out of it.
