Sleep Gift Ideas for Individuals Struggling with Sleep Issues
Give the Gift of Sleep to Someone You Know
Why not give someone something that can really make a difference in their life? Currently, 1 in 3 individuals struggle with insomnia which means someone you know is waking up sleep deprived.
Life is better after a restful night of quality sleep.
Sleep Gift Ideas:
Sleep Aids for the Bedroom
Know someone who complains about excessive noise or light? It’s important to keep the bedroom dark, quiet, and and irritant free.
Below you’ll find sleep gifts that make a big difference for someone you know.
Ear plugs for intruding noise:
Drift to Sleep Ear Plugs Moldex
NRA rating: 33 decibels
Alternative to silicone, made from light weight foam
NRA rating: 25 decibels
Soft filters designed for side sleepers
Sleep masks for excessive light:
White noise machines for intruding noise:
HoMedics SS-2000G/F-AMZ Sound Spa Relaxation Machine
Low cost, light weight enough (1lb) to take on the road
Adaptive Sound Technology that listens and adapts to your environment
Allergies and Asthma:
Know someone who struggles with allergies or asthma? It’s hard to sleep with a runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat…
Or when it’s hard to breathe and you can’t stop coughing.
A bedroom air purifier is a sleep gift that can help reduce allergens and pollutants that trigger symptoms.
Coway Airmega 100 Air Purifier
Coverage: up to 810 sq. ft. in 60 minutes.
Air filtration: 3-stage (pre-filter, HEPA, deodorization)
Noise level: 20 dB (sleep mode)
Features: air quality indicator, smart mode
Coverage: up to 874 sq. ft. in 30 minutes
Air filtration: 3-stage (pre-filter, deodorization, HEPA)
Noise level: 24 dB to 53 dB.
Features: Air quality indicator, auto mode, timer, filter indicator, eco mode
Levoit Vital 200S Air Purifier (larger bedrooms)
Coverage: 1800 sq. ft. in 1hr
Air filtration: 3-stage (pre-filter, deodorization, HEPA)
Noise level: 24 dB
Features: Auto and sleep mode, washable pre-filter, voice command, check filter indicator
Sleep Aids for the Bed
Pillows:
Memory foam pillows are designed for a more comfortable sleep. They’re a sleep gift that can also help relieve pressure, pain, and help with snoring. Read our review
Mattress Toppers:
Designed to provide orthopedic grade support to keep back, neck, and hips in alignment for a more comfortable sleep. Memory foam can also help relieve painful pressure points.
Weighted Blankets (Adults):
There’s growing evidence that weighted blankets can help improve sleep. The pressure from the extra weight is believed to stimulate the nervous system in a calming manner.
It’s generally recommended the weight should be somewhere around 10% of an individual’s body weight.
Luna Weighted Blankets (quilted)
- quilted breathable cotton
- filled with glass beads
- blankets 15lbs or less machine washable (hand wash recommended for blankets above 15lbs )
Bearaby Weighted Blankets (hand-knitted)
- hand-knitted breathable cotton
- no fillers
- machine washable
Blue Light Protection
Know someone who enjoys using a smartphone, tablet, or watching TV at bedtime? Here’s a sleep gift idea that could be useful.
Studies show that exposure to blue light in the evening can interfere with the normal sleep cycle and make it harder to fall asleep. Blue light blockers can help reduce their exposure and keep their sleep on track.
Bloomoak-Blue Light Blocking Glasses-Amber Gaming Glasses-Anti Glare
A basic no-frills option
Sleep ZM Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Computer, TV, Gaming
Blocks greater than up to 99.9% of FL-41 targeted 480-520 nm blue light
BluBlocker Large Clip On Sunglasses
Clip on for use with reading glasses
Travel & Jet Lag
Know someone who travels a lot? Below you’ll find sleep gift ideas that can ease the burden of travel.
Travel kits:
Light therapy travel lamps:
Designed to mimic natural daylight and stimulate wakefulness, found to help prevent jet lag and make it easier to sleep when away from home.
SUXIO Light Therapy Lamp – 10000 Lux Therapy Light, 3 Timing & Mode Happy Lamp
Low cost option, portable and USB
Verilux® HappyLight® Lucent – One-Touch Light Therapy Lamp with 10,000 Lux
Portable and easy on/off button
Verilux® HappyLight® Halo – Cordless LED Light Therapy Lamp
Portable and rechargeable
Light therapy glasses:
Another way to get the benefits of light therapy on the go.
Portable white noise machines:
What’s more frustrating than having to sleep somewhere noisy when away from home?
Books:
Light Therapies: A Complete Guide to the Healing Power of Light
Comprehensive guide to the therapeutic benefits of light and effects on physical and psychological well-being
Kids and Teens
Sleep-friendly night lights:
Like light-blocking glasses, helps reduce exposure to sleep-disrupting blue light:
KINUR 1 Pack Amber Light Bulbs, Soft Warm Sleep Light Bulbs,Blue Light Blocking
Sleepwalking:
A) Gates
How it works: physical barrier
What to think about: may work best with younger kids
B) Door alarms
How it works: makes a noise if bedroom door is opened
What to think about:
- will only alert if sleepwalker attempts to open door and leave room
- may be too loud for some depending on the device
- alert may wake up everyone
- door has to be closed or at least partially closed
C) Door safety locks
How it works: prevents inward swinging exterior or basement door from opening
What to think about:
- will not work for bedroom door
- requires install
E) Floor mat alarms
How it works: alarm triggers when sleepwalker gets out of bed and steps on mat
What to think about:
- alert may wake up everyone
- monitor is connected to mat with cord and placed nearby
- battery-operated
- some devices are always on
F) Motion sensors
How it works: detects movement and sounds an alert
What to think about:
- alert may wake up everyone
- must be carefully placed to prevent false alerts from
- movement in bed
- battery changes required
Snoring Remedies
Pillows:
InteVision Foam Wedge Bed Pillow
Wedge pillows are designed to elevate the upper body and align the spine to keep airways more open. Recent research shows they can be helpful for individuals with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Designed to better align the head, neck, and back.
Chin Straps:
Designed to hold the jaw in a stable position and reduce the risk of airway blockage.
Respironics Premium Chin Strap
A low-cost option
Last updated: 12/12/2024
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