Sleep is the unsung hero of a healthy lifestyle. Too often, it’s neglected in favor of cramming more into our busy days and the chance to get one more thing done (or to check out one last episode or reel). Yet when it comes to healthy aging, weight loss, exercise performance, and overall well-being, quality sleep is absolutely essential. It’s vital for recovery, regulating hormones, supporting cognitive functioning, and boosting energy levels. While you can’t wave a magic wand to guarantee better sleep for you or your loved ones, there are some great gifts for better sleep that can make a real difference.

Whether you’re shopping for a friend, co-worker, family member, or anyone else who could use more restful nights, these thoughtful gifts for better sleep are sure to delight.

6 Gifts for Better Sleep

1) Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets provide gentle, even pressure that somewhat mimics a comforting hug. They’ve been shown in research to help promote greater relaxation, reduce anxiety, and, yes, improve sleep quality. They’re great for anyone on your list who struggles to wind down at the end of a long day. Look for options made with breathable fabric so they can be used year-round.

Price range: $50 to $150

Options:

• Brooklinen Weighted Throw Blanket is made with breathable, textured cotton that can hug you in comfort.
• Target Threshold Weighted Blanket provides cozy comfort as it’s made with super soft micro-plush.
• Gravity Blankets offer a range of premium weighted options in various sizes, weights, and textures to fit your style and preferences.

2) Essential Oil Diffuser

A simple way to elevate your bedtime ritual is to include an essential oil diffuser. Paired with pleasant, relaxing scents, such as lavender, chamomile, or sandalwood, they can help you create a more tranquil sleep environment. While research is preliminary, it does suggest that inhalation of some popular essential oils may improve sleep, especially for those experiencing mild sleep disturbances.

Price Range: $30 – $100

Options:

• Vitruvi Stone Diffuser: Stylish, high-quality diffusers featuring up to eight hours of run time to ensure long-lasting release as you sleep.
• Homedics Aroma Diffuser: With no water, no heat, and no mess, these diffusers provide lasting, adjustable aromas from chemical-free essential oils to elevate your environment.
• Saje Natural Wellness: Offering a wide variety of diffusers and calming essential oil blends designed to shift your mood and help you relax.

3) White Noise Machine

You can’t always choose where you sleep: you may live in a busy neighborhood, have loud neighbors, or find it difficult to sleep when the weather is coming in. That’s where white noise machines come in. They block out the background distractions and invite in nature soundscapes designed to help you sleep. Think rain, ocean waves, or a soft, gentle hum to help you fall and stay asleep. You can even find compact designs that are easy to pack and take wherever you go.

Price range: $40 – $100

Options:

• Yogasleep: With a range of white noise machines with adjustable tone and volume. Plug it in and adjust the collar for your favorite noise, adjust the volume, and gently drift off.
• Hatch Restore Bedside Sleep Guide: Not only do these provide gentle sleep-inducing sounds, but they also help you gain control of your sleep routine and then help you wake gently with a sunrise alarm that supports your natural circadian rhythm. You can even access additional sleep solutions, such as guided mediations, sleep stories, and curated wind-down menus if you choose the app subscription.
• LectroFan Micro2: Compact and rechargeable (with an impressive 20+ hour battery life), these small sound machines offer a range of sounds from white noise to fan sounds to ocean surf. Plus, they can be used as speakers if you want to choose music, audiobooks, podcasts, etc. And they’re so small, you can take them with you wherever you go.

4) Temperature-Controlled Mattress Pad or Blanket

One of the most effective ways to promote greater sleep is to ensure you’re comfortable, and one of the biggest aspects of that comfort is temperature. You can’t always control how warm (or cool) your bedroom is. Or you may be able to, but you may not be excited about the utility bills or arguments with your significant other. You can still transform your sleep environment to be warmer or cooler to suit your preferences. Research suggests that it can significantly impact how well you sleep.

Price Range: $350 to $1,000+

Options:

• ChiliPad by Sleepme: Sick of sleeping hot? OOLER Sleep System with cooling and heating controls allows you to rapidly chill (or heat) your existing mattress for enhanced comfort.
• BedJet: Offers climate control systems for any mattress that can be installed in minutes for deeper, more restorative sleep.

5. Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses

Often, the best way to sleep better at night is to make changes during the day. For instance, if you are staring at a screen shortly before bed, it can dramatically impact your sleep—and not in a good way. Enter blue-light-blocking (sometimes also called amber) glasses. They may not always be the most attractive, but by filtering out blue light one to two hours before bed, they may help prevent melatonin disruption to promote a more natural sleep-wake cycle and help you fall asleep faster.

Price range: $20 – $100

Options:

• Warby Parker: Offering a wide range of stylish and functional frames with the option of blue-light blocking lenses.
• Felix Gray: High-quality lenses for everyday wear that offer blue-light filtering to use with or without a prescription or as readers.
• EyeBuyDirect: Affordable, customizable options, including blue-light or computer glasses to preserve visual comfort.

6. Relaxation Supplements

Ingredients like magnesium, L-theanine, lemon balm, chamomile, and passion flower can help support greater relaxation and sleep quality without side effects like daytime drowsiness. Plus, they aren’t habit-forming, and you can choose to use them only as needed. Our favorite is the advanced sleep support supplement Zen-ZZZ™. In addition, you can choose zinc and magnesium supplements or sip on soothing herbal teas as part of a night-time routine.

Price Range: $15 – $50.

Wrapping Up Gifts for Better Sleep

A restful night is one of the most transformative gifts you can give… and receive. It’s the foundation of feeling great, staying active, and living your healthiest life. From soothing scents and smart tech to cozy essentials to calming supplements, the sleep-friendly gifts above may help anyone unwind, relax, and wake up refreshed. Of course, the list doesn’t end there. You can also consider:

• Bedtime journaling kits to set a more positive tone at the end of the day.
• Smart lightbulbs that can be customized to help mimic sunset colors and naturally dim to help your body relax and wind down at the end of the day.
• Blackout curtains, so you can achieve complete darkness, reduce outside noise, and help regulate temperature for a more restful bedroom.
• Sleep masks are another inexpensive tool that have been scientifically shown to help support a better night’s rest.
• If you don’t want to invest in a full-on cooling mattress pad, you can find cooling pillows that help maximize comfort.
• Finally, sleep-inducing music and meditation subscriptions, such as Calm or Headspace, offer meditations, sleep stories, and relaxing playlists.

Whether you’re treating a loved one or adding a few items to your own wish list, prioritizing sleep is a big step toward better health and increased performance (at home, work, and in the gym) for a happier, more vibrant life. Sweet dreams!