Gift guide · 16 ideas
Gifts for Better Sleep
Everyone knows someone who's always tired. These gifts make the bedroom calmer, the evening slower and the morning easier.
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Bedroom upgrades
Blackout curtains or a good sleep maskDarkness tells the body it's night.
A quality pillowAn old, flat pillow is a common, cheap fix.
Breathable cotton or linen sheetsMany people sleep better when they don't overheat.
A white-noise machine or fanSteady sound masks sudden noises.
A warm, dimmable bedside lampSoft light in the evening instead of bright overhead light.
Wind-down gifts
A caffeine-free herbal tea setPair it with our bedtime drink recipes.
A paper book or journal for the nightstandSomething to reach for instead of the phone.
Cozy socks and a soft robeComfort that signals it's time to rest.
A phone charging station for outside the bedroomMakes “no phone in bed” easy to keep.
A gentle stretching or yoga matFive minutes of stretching before bed.
Morning helpers
A sunrise alarm clockWakes you with light that gradually brightens.
A real alarm clockSo the phone can stay in another room.
A good coffee or tea setup for the morningSomething to look forward to getting up for.
A walking date in the morningDaylight early in the day helps set the body clock.
A weekend sleep-in voucherTake the kids or the chores for one morning.
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Questions
What is a good gift for someone who can't sleep?
Practical bedroom upgrades like blackout curtains, a sleep mask, a white-noise machine or a better pillow are popular. If poor sleep lasts for weeks, encourage them to talk to a doctor.
Do sunrise alarm clocks work?
Many people find waking to gradually brightening light gentler than a loud alarm. Results vary from person to person.