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Because staring at the ceiling rather than falling into REM has you exhausted.

Struggling to get a solid night’s sleep? Reviewer-loved gel mattress toppers, breathable bamboo sheets, and blackout curtains may help you finally wake up feeling refreshed. Pair those with cozy down-alternative duvets, adjustable pillows, soothing sleep sprays, and noise-blocking earplugs, and you can tackle everything from restless tossing to random nighttime noises. 

The breathable, deep-pocket topper hugs your mattress like a fitted sheet, so you don't have to worry about it popping off in the middle of the night. Plus — major plus — it's machine washable, so you don't have to drag it to the dry cleaners.

Promising review: "Tried out more than 15 mattresses at a bed store — began to think we weren’t going to find one. Then we found it — our perfect mattress. We gave it about a five-minute test and agreed, very firm but perfect. Then we spent our first night on it. Not good. We figured there’d be an adjustment; give it a few days. Nope. Couldn’t adjust. Decided to order this mattress pad and see if we could live with our mattress. Best night’s sleep ever. Perfect combination. We’re keeping the mattress. The instructions for fully fluffing the pad are clear and easy to follow. The deep pockets are fantastic, and the top fits perfectly, no sliding or movement. Can’t recommend this enough. It’s definitely a game changer!" —Sandra M. Edwards

Get it from Amazon for $63.67+ (available in sizes Twin–California King and in four colors).

The popular, anti-clumping pillow features a cotton cover with a breathable percale weave, allowing for ample airflow. It's also removable, so you can throw it in the wash whenever it needs a refresh.

Promising review: "Ok, I've never spent this much money on a pillow, but I have been searching for this for my whole life. This pillow is so comfortable. It was softer than I expected, but not too soft, just perfect. I wasn't as hot as I usually am. I didn't wake up with neck pain, as I usually do. I got one of the best nights' sleep with this pillow. I am so happy I purchased it!" —Imma 21

Get it from Amazon for $67.50+ (available in two sizes and packs of one or two).

It comes with seven nature-inspired wakeup sounds, plus an FM/AM radio. And there are eight colorful nightlight options, too!

Promising review: "I really needed another reliable alarm in the morning besides my cell phone (because I’m notorious for hitting snooze), and this clock is exactly what I was looking for! I love that it slowly brightens as it approaches your alarm time, because I feel less startled when my alarm goes off. This is super similar to the famous Hatch alarm clock, and at a much lower price. Would definitely purchase again and again! Saves my morning" —Skylar Faul

Promising review: "Wow, these are amazing! Our bedroom has four windows and gets full afternoon sun. We would come home from work, and our bedroom was so hot! I decided to give these a try. They completely block out the heat and the light! Luckily, we put these up on a Friday night, and on Saturday morning, we realized we had slept in longer than we have in a LONG time! It was the best sleep I had gotten in a while! If you are trying to avoid the heat and the light, buy these! Not only is this a great price, but I am 100% satisfied with this purchase!" —Lisa

Get it from Amazon for $15.96+ (available in 18 sizes and 35 colors).

It even comes with an adjustable strap if you're someone who tosses and turns in their sleep. Psst — a lot of pregnant reviewers and reviewers with arthritis pain and cartilage pain swore by this, too!

Promising review: "I’ve only had this pillow for 24 hours, and I already feel compelled to write an unsolicited review. I’m recovering from a spinal fusion four months ago and I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping due to sciatic pain. I have tried placing a variety of different pillows or even blankets between my knees at night, and they’ve only helped a tiny bit or even made me feel worse. I slept with this pillow last night and got the best night's sleep I’ve had in months. It’s just the right size for me, and it’s so comfy and the right amount of squishy and perfect. Now I just need another one that fits 360 around my entire body so I can live in it, please." —Maya

Promising review: "I’m a 19-year-old college student and don’t have time for this, but I had to leave a review because I genuinely have had the best sleep of my life with this comforter. I haven’t changed anything about my bed except getting this comforter, and it is absolutely incredible. It’s perfect." —Emma Richardson

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes Twin–California King and in 12 colors/designs). 

Promising reviews: "Immediately when I opened the package, my son and I both stuck our hands in to feel the blanket and just looked at each other in awe. It's softer than silk, and the inside isn't thick, but has a squishy material that's satisfying like a stress ball. I've only had it a couple of nights, but those nights I've gotten the best sleep in years. If that changes, I will update my review... I was elated to find more bedding made of tencel eucalyptus... The color is my favorite, and it's just as advertised. I'm not sure if it's very breathable. I was sweating a couple of times. But it's amazingly cool to the touch every time you touch it. I think I'll just camp out in bed now, where it's super comfy and just never leave again!" —Teri pina

Get it from Amazon for $149.25+ (originally $199+; available in sizes Twin/Twin XL–King/Cali King and in six colors).

The queen-size pillow — from small biz Pancake Pillow — features a zippered design so you can easily pull out/readjust the down-alternative inserts as needed.

Promising review: "I hardly write reviews. Just had the best sleep ever. Perfect support. I’m the pickiest pillow person because of degenerative neck issues. This pillow is a game-changer. Thank you." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes).

PS: The set even comes with four pillowcases, so all of your bases are covered. 

Promising review: "So far we absolutely LOVE these sheets! They are incredibly soft, and I love how they feel against my skin. Sheets that breathe are very important to us as we have quite a warm apartment even in winter! These were the perfect accompaniment to our new duvet set as well. We’re very much looking forward to purchasing another color as well! The cost is extremely reasonable for such superior quality! I’m highly impressed! Awesome sheets for best sleep yet." —Michelle Touchstone

Get them from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes Twin–California King and in nine colors). 

Just FYI: According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.

Promising reviews: "I CANNOT sleep without this lol. 'Nuff said lol mix this with blue tansy oil and vetiver oil, and you'll sleep the best sleep of your life. It's incredible. I actually panic when I get low, lol, like right now. I'm panicking. 😭😭😭😭😭😭." —Vee

Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in 13 scents and four sizes).

Psst — if you don't have a diffuser, you can get a popular, well-reviewed essential oil diffuser on Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "I kid you not, I’ve gotten the best sleep with this machine!! It’s small and easy to take anywhere! It has two setting buttons that allow for high and low sound levels. Overall love!" —Daisy Marie Nunez

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "I work overnights, and my fiancé does not, and his usual day-to-day activities tend to make a lot of noise as he works from home. These earplugs are AMAZING. I put them in, and even though I can kinda hear things within a ten-foot radius, THAT'S FINE, so I won't miss my alarm and can actually have a conversation with my fiancé without needing to take them out and put them back in. Anything outside my bedroom door? CANNOT HEAR IT. He uses the air compressor in the kitchen, and I can't hear it. The best part is I live near a military base, and the incredibly loud planes and choppers that go by every ten minutes, I cannot hear. I get the best sleep of my life with these things. The ONLY drawback is that even though I tie my hair back, sometimes little bits get stuck in my stray hairs. Comes right out with my fingers, though, so it's really no big deal. You change them or after a few uses, usually I wear mine 5 nights before changing, I'll be ordering more as these are the best earplugs I have EVER PURCHASED. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!" —Sara

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three colors).

Each set comes with a carrying case and several sizes of silicone tips to get your perfect fit! 

Promising review: "These are amazing! I had the best sleep I've had in a very long time last night. I do sleep on my left side more than my right, and at one point, my left ear got a little sore. I took it out, and when I rolled over, later in the night, I put it back in, and no more pain. So happy I found these!!" —Steph

Check out the Loop Store on Amazon for more options based on your sound-blocking needs! 

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in four colors). 

Promising reviews: "This is absolutely great. I have had constant migraines since a car wreck in early 2025. Once I got this, I had the best sleep for the first time in 5 months." —JD East

"I've used this cap a few times now, and it has never disappointed. My headache/migraine subsides, and I have THE BEST SLEEP. Worth every penny." —Caroline N.

Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in six colors and also in packs of two). 

Promising review: "This is my first acupressure mat. I'm in love 😍😍😍 it's definitely easier to lie back on it than to peel yourself off it, as a lot of other reviewers have said! I've been suffering from insomnia for the last six months and THIS spikey, prickly, beautiful mat, which I only got two days ago, has given me the ✨best sleep✨ of the last six months! 💕💕💕💕 I'm really now hoping that the effect won't slowly wear off as my body becomes accustomed to this new evening routine. 😅🤞" —Noa2good

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).

Promising review: "Best sleep ever! I’m a heavy sleeper, which causes me to get super hot in the night. These sheets prevented me from waking up overheated! They’re super soft and have a beautifully accurate color. My only caution is that they wrinkle super easily — make sure to fold them well if you’re not putting them on your mattress right away. I will be buying more sets!" —Kylie W.

Get them from Amazon for $35.69+ (available in sizes Twin–California King and in 30 colors).

And you can grab a fun pillowcase here! 

Promising review: "The most comfortable pillow and the best sleep ever with it. I hate that it took me so long to realize these pillows exist!! Now I can never go back to sleeping without one. Love!!!" —Amanda A.

Get it from Buffy for $81.75 (originally $109)

Promising review: "Originally, I had purchased a different brand. They were only supportive for a short time before needing to be replaced. These, thankfully, are of much better quality! I slept on this last night, and it was the best night's sleep I’ve had in a while! Doesn’t make any noise when you move on it. Fit half a king-size perfectly. A good option if you need a softer side than your partner." —Marie R.

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes Twin–California King, two thicknesses, and with or without a cover)

The compact, 1.5-liter appliance can operate for 16 continuous hours and an optional night light makes it even more bedroom-friendly.

Promising reviews: "I got bronchitis, and the humidifier I previously had was a complete joke. I plugged this guy in after filling, and I knew it was just what I wanted. Left this guy on high all night so I could finally breathe and loosen everything up. And it was the best night's sleep I had had since I got sick. Very glad I got this, and it's very simple to clean and doesn't take much time." —Carlee

"Love this product! My wife and I had been waking up every morning with stuffy noses, so we bought an air purifier, which helped a little, and I heard about using humidifiers that help with babies. Bought this one on Black Friday. It’s been one week with no stuffy nose whatsoever! Best sleep we've had for a while! Haven’t tried cleaning it yet, but it’s working like a champ!" —ruben amado sanchez

Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in three sizes).

ComfySleep is a small biz that also sells mattress protectors and massage pillows. 

Promising reviews: "I recently bought these after housesitting for a family with these pillows, and I immediately fell in love! They are of amazing quality. If you are looking for an affordable fix and a comfortable sleep, get these!!" —Beth

"We waited a week or so to make sure we really liked the pillow set. I have a house full of pillows my wife buys, desperately trying to find something she likes. Believe, we’ve tried them all. This set was different. It was not too hard or too soft for either of us. The support lasted throughout the night, and the fabric is somehow cool to the touch. Even after hours of sleeping on it. I like it myself, but I’m not that finicky. My wife is the MOST finicky pillow person I've ever met, and she is finally so happy with this pillow. We are going to buy a few more just in case they are not available in the future as back-ups. So, so, so hard to find a good quality pillow and the search is over." —Misti B. 

Get it from Amazon for $50.99+ (available in three sizes and as a body pillow). 

After a bout of pandemic-induced insomnia, I picked up one of these USB-chargeable masks and can honestly say it was LIFE-changing. If you're sensitive to light or sound, this mask is where it's at. The contoured, cool-to-the-touch eye pads are super cozy and extra padding on the bridge of the nose ensures no light seeps in. I was concerned about feeling the headphones through the mask and not being able to sleep in my usual position (mountain climber, the hands-down comfiest position), but they really are unnoticeable. I can sleep through the night with it on and the Velcro straps have never once gotten stuck in my hair.

Promising review: "This has helped me get the best sleep I’ve had in years! Hubby can watch TV to go to sleep while I am next to him in complete darkness and surrounded by white noise. The battery lasts through the night, but it should probably be charged at least every other day. Very comfy." —Kimberly

Get it from Amazon for $22.97+ (available in dozens of colors/styles).

Promising review: "I was so happy to review these. I slept on them at a friend's house and just had to have them! They are so comfortable and soft. The best sleep I have had has been on this pillow. The quality is A+, this pillow is worth the price!" —Denise

Get a set of two from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three sizes).

Check out a TikTok of the melatonin spray in action. 

Read more about short-term use of melatonin and insomnia at Mayo Clinic. 

Promising review: "Is there a heaven?! Look, I’m an insomniac. I rarely sleep, because, well, I’m an over-thinker and often I have the worst trouble getting to sleep. Now, what may work for me may not work for you, but I have a routine that I follow at night… I literally eat, take a shower, and spray my room down. I mean, bed, pillows, the air, even MYSELF!!! Guess what, I’ve been literally getting the best sleep ever. Look, as a busy mom of 5, I deserve a good sleep and this has gotten me to bed in no time once I get my crew to bed." —LinaJolie'

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $17.49. 

Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.

Promising review: "While they don’t reduce my dryness, I have never slept better wearing these before bed. The heat is so nice. The fit is perfect. Light on my face, and after about 30 seconds, I don’t even feel it around my ears. I’m so glad I discovered these. Will be buying again!" —Tiffany Campbell

Get a set of ten from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in seven other scents). 

Promising review: "I had a Tempur-Pedic pillow for years, and it finally gave up the ghost. I waited for so long to buy a new one on Amazon just because I wasn't sure which one would be best. I've seen pillows like this that are way too soft and others that are far too firm. This pillow is perfection. It's just the right height to sleep on my side or turn around and sleep on my back. It's so soft and yet perfectly supportive. I would highly recommend it." —Vanessa Anne Glover

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in three sizes). 

Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010.  

Promising review: "I have had insomnia often over the past few years. I've tried all sorts of things to help myself fall asleep. Now, when I put this mask on, I'm out like a light. I get the best sleep I've had in years. I can't believe something so simple resolved my insomnia issue." —MathRocks

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four styles/colors). 

Promising review: "This pillowcase is a total game changer! Seriously, it's like sleeping on a cloud. The fabric is so silky and soft, and it's perfect for my sensitive skin. I've been having the best, most comfy sleeps since I got it. Treat yourself to some luxury with this pillowcase — totally worth it!" —Christa E.

Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.98+ (available in four sizes and and 36 colors).

Promising review: "BEST SLEEP OF MY LIFE!!! I'm telling whoever reads this right now... BUY. THIS. TEA. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Within 15 minutes of drinking this tea, my eyelids felt heavy. Went to bed, slept the WHOLE NIGHT without any issues. My boyfriend said I snored like wild lol!!! Whenever I took melatonin, it made me feel groggy the next day... not with this tea!!! Woke up feeling fresh as a daisy and ready to take on the day. I'm a fan for LIFE!!!!" —Kate

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