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12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep

It's Sleep Awareness Week and 85% of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep each night. Get more rest now with these helpful finds.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
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By Kimberly Wilson · Updated April 28, 2021
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For many, sleep just doesn’t come easily. Understanding the role that sleep plays in supporting your body’s overall health and wellness is key. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of SleepMedicine (AASM), 85% of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep each night, which is unfortunate, because sleep is one of the most influential factors in one’s overall health and wellbeing. Sleep has the power to make or break your day in a myriad of ways. 

There’s no better time than right now to think about getting a good night’s rest. Whether you’re a daily napper or you’re just looking for products to help you sleep through the night and wake up feeling recharged and ready for the day, there are a number of solutions for those who want to maximize their sleep.  

Here are 12 lifestyle products that help enhance your sleeping experience.

01
Moonlight Gummy Vitamin from Unmarked Wellness
Not only will this blend of Melatonin, L-Theanine and passion fruit make it easier to fall asleep, but it will also elevate the quality of your sleep. So what makes these sleep gummies different from the others on the market? Unmarked Wellness vitamins are all natural nutritional gummies with farm-fresh & absorption-enhancing ingredients. They are also vegan, cruelty-free, nut-free, and GMP certified.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Unmarked Wellness $24 for 60 SHOP NOW
02
Layla Kapok Pillow
This luxurious pillow is plush and airy while being soft and supportive at the same. The fibers that make up this pillow are hand-harvested from Kapok trees in Indonesia, which are notorious for their ‘silky cotton’ feel.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Layla Sleep Queen: $99 / King $119 SHOP NOW
03
ALTWELL CBD Sleep Gummies
These delicious gummies are enhanced with melatonin and L-theanine to naturally support your body’s optimal sleep cycle. Melatonin is a naturally-produced hormone that regulates sleep, and L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, has been shown to bring on relaxation.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
$39.99 SHOP NOW
04
COOLGiRL thebrand candles
COOLGiRL thebrand are Black-owned and woman-owned candles that are made with high vibrations and luxury in mind. The Cocoa Butter Kisses candle allows you to indulge yourself in it’s perfect combination of cocoa butter, vanilla tonka, and soft cashmere. This scent smells like Black women and love.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Etsy $29.00 SHOP NOW
05
Greendigs Hanging Pothos
Did you know that houseplants actually help you get a better night’s sleep? Plants purify the air and help you breathe, and also have air-cleaning properties that actually help you get a more relaxing, restful snooze. These are beautiful plants that are easy to care for, with trailing leaves and look great in a bedroom.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Greendigs $49.99 SHOP NOW
06
MA-14 Air Purifier
This powerful tabletop air purifier has a dual air filtration that’s able to clean an area of 200 sq. ft. every 30 minutes. Built as a compact and quiet unit, this air purified features a sleep mode with night light, the MA-14 is great for bedrooms, dorm rooms, small apartments and offices.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Medify Air $99 SHOP NOW
07
Luxome’s Premium Bamboo Sheets
Luxome’s Premium Bamboo sheet sets are 100% pure bamboo, which makes them naturally moisture-wicking and thermal-regulating to keep you cool while you sleep. They are also naturally hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial and eco-friendly and the 400TC gives them a silky, buttery smooth texture.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Luxome $125- $145 SHOP NOW
08
Steel HR Smartwatch
The fashionable Steel HR is perfect to monitor sleep, activity and overall health from anywhere. The hybrid smartwatch activity tracker moves with users – from home, to the gym and even to the pool.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Withings.com $179.95 SHOP NOW
09
Withings Sleep Mat
Withings Sleep offers sleep quality assessment by being able to seamlessly fit under any mattress. With the Health Mate app, users are able to easily track their sleeping habits, as well as receive coaching and advice on how to improve the quality of their sleep so that they can remain well rested to conquer the day ahead.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Withings.com $99.95 SHOP NOW
10
Papier Joy Wellness Journal
This journal has pages and pages dedicated to recording healthy habits. In addition to tracking your sleep schedule, make room for reflection and mindfulness with prompts designed to set intentions at the end of each day for a fresh start every morning.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Papier $32.99 SHOP NOW
11
Strange Bird Singing Bowl
Get a better sleep at night by establishing a ritual of peace before the end of the day with a custom Tibetan Singing Bowl. Elevate your meditation space by initiating and closing each ritual with the vibrational sounds that keep you present during your moment of mindfulness.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Strange Bird $48.00 SHOP NOW
12
Pink Moon Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial Tool
Relax tense facial muscles after a long day with a cooling, rose quartz gua sha facial tool. Enjoy a spa-like experience that also targets headaches, jaw tension, and digestion while immersing in self-love from the rose quartz’s crystal effects.
12 Items To Have Handy If You Want A Better Night's Sleep
available at Pink Moon $32.00 SHOP NOW