The best sleep gifts for the one who’s always tired

For many folks, naps are an essential component of self-care in the chaos of life. We deserve more than a few treats along the way, sleep aids included. So here’s a rundown of gifts for nap personalization and general sleep improvement.

From cozy clothes and blankets to calming scents and sounds, you’ll be spoiled for choice while browsing—and tempted to pick up a few things for yourself.

1. UnHide Lil’ Marsh Blanket

UnHide’s 100% vegan, cruelty-free "Marshmallow" fabric is made from 90% recycled materials and engineered to mimic chinchilla fur. Their Lil’ Marsh blanket is a lighter, thinner, just-as-cozy alternative to the classic Marshmallow. I’m swaddled in mine with my dog as I write this.

2. Saje Aroma Om Oil Diffuser

A top pick at Reviewed, the Aroma Om is the best essential oil diffuser on the market. Stylish and reminiscent of pottery, it looks more like a museum piece than a machine. But while it’s made of age-old ceramic, an LED light, customizable timer, mist settings, and BPA-free plastic water tank place it firmly in the present. Pair it with one of Saje’s oil blend collections, like Sweet Dreams or Relaxation Room, for some seriously soothing aromatherapy.

3. Moon Pod

The Moon Pod bean bag chair could be an incredibly fun gift for anyone who tends to nod off while they're watching TV. This cozy chair can fit just about anywhere in your home and it's cozy enough to double as either a chair or a bed.

4. Soundcore by Anker Sleep A10 Sleep Earbuds

Anker makes some of our favorite earbuds, but the Sleep A10 buds are made specifically to help you get your 40 winks. They're made to be comfortable enough to wear all night, and provide access to countless sleep sounds via an app to take full advantage of Anker's immersive sound quality.

5. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

The cult favorite, award-winning Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask has our seal of approval. Its potent cocktail of Berry Fruit Complex, Murumuru seed, and Shea butter cocoons lips in rich moisture and antioxidants as you sleep, leaving them soft and supple.

6. Sleep Number Cool Comfortfit Body Pillow

Research suggests that body pillows can be particularly beneficial for side-sleepers, keeping your body in place and your weight evenly distributed and off pressure points. They’re great for back-sleepers, too, helping maintain a neutral spine position or relieving pressure on the hips and back when tucked under the knees. And, if pain, discomfort, or inhibiting movement post-injury aren’t a problem, it’s lovely to cuddle something temperature-regulating while you catch a few winks.

7. Harney & Sons Hemp Moringa Deep Sleep

Sleepytime Tea is so last century. This blend by Harney & Sons is made from organic moringa leaf, turmeric, and a handful of other all-natural ingredients that promote sleep wellness in a tasty brew that you can drink right before bedtime.

8. Safety 1st Smart Soother

The Safety 1st Smart Soother features a host of nature sounds and lullabies to promote deep, restful sleep. With app control, voice activation, and fully customizable settings, this budget-friendly light and sound machine sends people of all ages to dreamland.

9. Molekule Air Mini+

The Molekule Air Mini+ and is a certified Class II medical device. App-controlled and small enough to fit on a nightstand, its unique PECO-HEPA filters trap and eliminate bacteria, harmful chemicals, and even viruses like COVID-19. It’s also equipped with a faux leather side handle, making it easy to take from place to place (or nap location to nap location).

10. Better Homes & Gardens Blackout Curtain Panels

I’ve always been jealous of people who can sleep anywhere under any conditions. Unfortunately, I require complete silence and darkness, even for 20-minute power naps. Fortunately, these Better Homes & Gardens blackout curtains are as affordable as they are functional: light-blocking, noise-reducing, and temperature-regulating (energy efficiency-improving!) throughout the seasons.

11. Ella Jayne Home Weighted Blanket

Restless nights and naps begone! The Ella Jayne Home Weighted Blanket is reversible with soft, colored microfiber on one side and plush, velvety fabric on the other. There is no need to worry about getting it dirty, either: it has hooks for securing a protective cover.

12. Cozy Earth Silk Pillow

The Cozy Earth Silk Pillow may redefine comfort after you lay your head on it for a few nights. It's made from mulberry silk and premium bamboo viscose so it's naturally breathable, and helps your head maintain a comfortable temperature the whole night through.

13. "This Book Will Put You to Sleep"

Staring at a screen right before bed is one of the worst things you can do if restful sleep is your aim. Instead, take in a few pages from "This Book Will Put You to Sleep," which is an anthology of dullness that will let you shut off your brain without doom scrolling or staring at a big bright smartphone.

14. Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set

Not just the best sateen sheets out there but the best sheets, period; Brooklinen’s 100% cotton Luxe Core sheets are silky, sheeny, and dreamily breathable despite their heft. They come in various colors and patterns and get softer with every wash. What’s a more thoughtful gift than increasingly cozy sleeps?

15. Philips Connected Sleep Wake-up Light

One of the best sunrise alarm clocks we tested, the Philips Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light lets you personalize your days with simulated sunrises and sunsets, “from the bright white sunrise of a crisp Nordic morning, to the warm pink dawn in the Caribbean.” It’s SleepMapper app-enabled and features AmbiTrack bedroom monitoring to evaluate environmental conditions like light, noise, and humidity—and suggest improvements for better sleep. It’s a truly deluxe gift for hardcore nappers.

16. AcousticSleep SleepPhones Wireless

Some people require music, podcasts, audiobooks, or meditation apps to fall asleep. As their name might suggest, AcousticSleep’s SleepPhones were designed for just that purpose. Soft and comfortable, Bluetooth enabled, and noise-canceling, one of our contributors considers them a “bedtime game changer.”

17. Eberjey Gisele & William Tencel Modal Long PJ Sets

The Eberjey Gisele Tencel Modal Long PJs are our favorite for women in 2023. OEKO-TEX certified, they’re silky-soft, loose-fitting yet flattering, and come in tons of colorways. The Gisele collection also features short, slouchy, and cropped sets and sleepshirts. Their men’s counterpart, the William collection, is just as dreamy.

William Collection

18. MZOO Sleep Eye Mask

The MZOO Sleep Eye Mask is a Reviewed favorite. Stretchy, adjustable, and designed to keep pressure off the eyes, it’s uniquely comfortable and completely blocks out unwanted light, wherever you lay your head.

19. Hatch Restore 2

If you know your giftee struggles to fall asleep and stay asleep, we recommend this smart lamp to create a relaxing sleep environment. With the Hatch Restore 2, which works by simulating the sunrise and sunset with a variety of soothing sleep sounds, they’ll be able to customize a sleep routine to unwind at night and wake up well-rested in the morning.