From Customizable Pillows to White Noise Machines, Here’s 20+ Ways to Get Better Sleep

Headphones aren’t just for listening to music or taking conference calls anymore — these days, a number of manufacturers are making headphones to help you sleep.

We love this pair from DubsLabs, which are designed to lie flat against your ears and practically disappear into the pillow for side sleepers without messing up your hair. The infinitely adjustable ear hooks also mean they’ll stay secure as you toss and turn without having to be worried about something uncomfortable being jammed in your ear all night. On their own, they do a solid job of blocking out background noise like TV and snoring, but with music playing it increases significantly.

Pair the headphones with your phone to set your favorite nighttime playlist, or use it to run white noise through the speakers. The battery lasts up to 13 hours on a single charge, and we can confidently say these headphones are inconspicuous and long-lasting enough to get you through a whole night’s sleep. A bonus: these headphones could come in handy if you’re sleeping next to a snorer.

Earbuds are always a good option when you want to drown out the noise (and we’ve rounded up some our favorites), but unless you want to exchange one discomfort for another, get a set that’s specifically designed for sleeping. Ozlo’s Sleepbuds might look like earbuds, but they’re made from a super soft, squishy silicone so can guarantee they’ll be comfortably secure, even if you toss and turn in your sleep. They’re slightly smaller than regular wireless earbuds, which can put pressure on your eardrum if you try and lay your head down. But these buds definitely hold up to all-night wear, and they’re so comfortable the only thing you’ll notice is all the extra Zzz’s you’re catching.

They’re designed to nuzzle into the ridge of your ear and stay there, with a flexible ear wing and sealed tips that provide a soft yet secure fit — even for side sleepers. You can listen to your favorite soothing sounds, and, once you’ve drifted off, these can ingeniously switch modes to cut the sound and help you catch some uninterrupted Zzz’s. They’ve got you covered on battery life too — you’ll get up to 10 hours per charge, enough for a full night’s rest.

Breathable and comfortable, LC-dolida’s lightweight Bluetooth sleep mask features controls on the front, making them always accessible (unless you’re somehow sleeping on your face). Aesthetically, it’s an odd-looking placement for buttons and might make some feel a little silly wearing it in front of others, but for practicality it makes perfect sense.

The extra-thin speakers inside the super-comfy band are flat and padded, making them a win for side-sleepers everywhere, and still delivering decent audio. Plus you get the added benefit of 360-degree light-blocking along with noise. This pairs with your devices through Bluetooth 5.0, streaming music for up to 12 continuous hours. All the internal electronics are removable too, allowing you to toss the sleep mask safely into the laundry whenever you get around to washing your bedding.

Not all alarm clocks are created equal. For anyone who’s ever used their phone as a morning alarm, or for playing relaxing white noise, this all-in-one clock, white noise machine, and night light eliminates the need to use sleep-disrupting blue light products in your bedroom. Loftie’s smart clock will give you the gift of a screen-free bedtime routine, and you’ll wake up feeling all the more better for it.

The two-phase alarm mimics the way we naturally wake up, and you won’t need a separate app to access Loftie’s library of stress-relieving, soothing sound baths, meditations, breathwork guides, and more. Plus, the warm glow from the built-in night light signals your brain that it’s time to start thinking about drifting off.

Never worry about your alarm not going off again either, since this clock has a backup battery to make sure that your time is accurate and your alarm will still wake you up, even if you lose power.

White noise machines are a funny thing. The words “noise” and “machine” make this seem like a device that would keep you up, when in fact, this LectroFan Sound Machine does the exact opposite. By churning out different levels of white noise — essentially indistinguishable sounds that operate at different frequencies — you’re able to mask any everyday noise that’s around you. So if the birds or sirens are keeping you up at night, you can “block out” their sounds by sleeping next to a white noise machine. The quiet humming of white noise also lulls you to sleep, keeping your mind from wandering and encouraging a gentle slumber.

I’ve kept a LectroFan device by my bed for years, and I’ve even picked up the palm-sized LectroFan Micro 2, to take with me on my trips. Now that I’m on a hybrid work schedule, these white noise machines are also great to keep on in the background to help me focus, whether I’m reading, responding to emails or writing a new article.

If you have trouble falling asleep once your head hits the pillow, this supplement powder from Som Sleep is just the solution. It blends into into a delicious nighttime drink and combines ingredients like magnesium, L-theanine, GABA, melatonin, vitamins, and minerals. It’s also vegan, keto-friendly and gluten-free as well.

All you have to do is pour one scoop in 8 ounces of cold or hot water and mix it thoroughly. Drink it about 30 minutes before bedtime to enjoy a deep and restful sleep. This powder is best designed for individuals with irregular sleep patterns or those who consistently face sleep difficulties. That said, if you’re a busy parent with an unpredictable sleeping schedule or a work-from-home employee who’s always stressed, this powder could work wonders for you too.

I’ve been able to test the Som’s Sleep Powder out, and it really does work — it’s led to nights of restful, deep sleep, and I don’t wake up feeling groggy after drinking it. If you don’t want the taste of chalky supplements before you pass out, Som Sleep’s powder has pleasant flavors like cherry that tastes more like a pre-bed treat than a medicinal tincture.

Sometimes, melatonin alone just won’t cut it when it comes to a snooze supplement. Fans of a pre-bed cocktail will enjoy Apothékary’s Wine Down tincture, specifically tailored for night time use to replace that evening glass of red wine.

I’ve been trying this for two weeks now and felt total relaxation from the expertly formulated blend of L-theanine, California poppy, elderberry, and tart cherry extracts, so you can forget about a restless night of sleep. These are particularly useful if you have a hard time getting yourself down for the night and falling asleep. Just put one full dropper under your tongue before you head to bed, though the taste is a bit herbaceous, so if you have a sensitive palate you might be better mixing this with sparkling water or fruit juice to drink it as a mocktail.

We also like that Apothékary’s drops are free of artificial chemicals, fillers, and GMOs, and are certified organic when available, so you can get that quality night time comfort you deserve.

Get the benefits of melatonin (think stress relief, better sleep and a more relaxed state of mind) in a tasty gummy. These Dreamy Sleep gummies from viral vitamin and supplement brand Goli Nutrition comes with a calming blend of Vitamin D and Magnesium, along with a blend of “sleepy” herbal extracts like Lemon Balm, Tart Cherry, Passion Flower and Chamomile to give the melatonin some assist. Each gummy does delivers 5mg of melatonin, with 60 chews per bottle.

Like any sleep practice, you have to be consistent about your use to get the maximum effectiveness from sleep products like these. We recommend taking the Dreamy Sleep gummies at the same time every night and keeping track of the quality of your sleep for the first week to find what works best for you.

What we love: I’ve switched to these from harder-hitting CBD and THC-infused gummies and woken up feeling refreshed and well-rested without the typical “hangover” from sleeping pills.

Prefer an even easier (and potentially tastier) way to incorporate nootropics into your sleep routine? We like Saga’s Starlight sleep shots, which combines the power of melatonin with the calming properties of organic reishi mushrooms, organically-grown kava, ashwagandha, valerian root, elderberry, and chamomile to help you ward off the nighttime jitters and help you doze off faster.

The drink itself tastes a little like a chamomile lavender tea; just drink it 30 minutes before you want to go to bed or use it as a replacement for your or your nighttime tea (see next item on the list).

Everyone loves a cup of tea before bed but are you drinking the right kind of tea? Green tea, chai tea or even jasmine tea all contain caffeine, so drinking a cup before bed could actually create the opposite effect and keep you awake.

Try this “Nighty Night Extra” herbal tea instead, which features a blend of valerian (a time-tested herbal sedative) with complementary herbs like passionflower, lemon balm and peppermint. Traditional Medicinals is one of the largest tea providers in the world, and the company says this tea is designed to help calm and “promote a good night’s sleep.”

Don’t take their word for it — the Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night Extra currently has a 4.5-star rating (out of five) from

more than 18,500+ reviewers online.

Let’s face it: those reed and oil diffuser sets you found online look great, but they serve more as decor than actual scent diffusers. To really get the most from your essential oils, you’ll want to upgrade to something like this Pura Plus smart diffuser.

Scent is one of our strongest senses, and many sleep experts recommend setting a calming scent to help you fall asleep. This diffuser works letting you set custom schedules, timers, and an away mode, and then scenting your whole living space with from your smartphone (there are manual buttons too). Pura also has a curated Sleep Collection of fragrances to choose from, so you’ll be surrounded by peaceful scents all night long

The diffuser automatically turns itself off, but it can run for up to 100 hours so you won’t have to worry about setting it at night and leaving it on. Pura Plus also has the most impressive fragrance range of we’ve experienced for its compact size, and can cover a room up to 500 square feet quickly thanks to its internal heaters and fan.

Designed to create better bedtime habits (starting with the air you breathe), Levoit’s Sprout air purifier is the combines the best elements of several sleep rituals into one soothing, do-it-all device.

It’s got a three-stage filtration system, with a pre-filter that traps dust and pet fur, a HEPA filter to capture 99.9% of ultrafine particles as small as 0.01μm like pollen and bacteria, and a carbon filter for odors (you can also monitor the air quality in your bedroom with five sensors that track humidity levels, temperature, and more). While most air purifiers focus on achieving near-silent noise levels (this one operates at a whisper-quiet 19db minimum), you also have the option with the Levoit Sprout to create a soothing atmosphere with built-in white noise.

Extra features include the ability to turn the purifier into a soft, warm, blue-light-free night light, and an understated design, that will easily blend in with your home decor. The Levoit Sprout will also let you control settings and view real-time updates with the VeSync app for the smartest way to sleep allergen-free.

Confession: I stole a bottle of this sleep spray once from a bougie hotel I was staying at. The blend of botanicals and essential oils (think: lavender, vetiver and camomile) did wonders for my nightly routine, helping me relax and calm down before bed.

Just a few spritzes on your pillow will help deliver a more soothing, rejuvenating experience, with the natural, aromatherapeutic blend and a subtle scent helping to lull you to sleep. The good news: you don’t have to check into a pricey hotel — or risk arrest — to score a bottle of this stuff now. Now that it’s gone viral on TikTok, it’s available for purchase online.

Are you someone who’s caught in the endless cycle of scrolling through TikTok on your phone in the dark before bed? Well, not only can your devices interfere with your sleep by suppressing the melatonin production (I am once again asking everyone to turn on night mode!) it’ll also make you feel more alert when you should be nodding off.

If you want to wind down in a mindful way, Headspace makes it as easy as counting sheep. Sleep by Headspace offers a sleep solution for everyone, from Sleepcasts (podcasts with stories that transport you to different sleepy environments — my personal favorite is Midnight Launderette), binaural beats and music to sleep to, nightly meditations, and guided exercises to prevent waking up in the night. As someone with anxiety, using this app consistently has helped my mind stop racing as soon as I hit the pillow.

Because mental and physical health are so intertwined, they’ve also partnered with Oura Ring to give you immediate biofeedback after listening to any Headspace audio session, so you can see how your body is responding to the meditations in real-time.

You’re either a “too cold” or “too hot” type of person in bed, and I’ve always run on the cooler side of the spectrum. That’s why you’ll always find me curled up in a good, all-season down comforter or cozy blanket. Last year though, I still found myself tossing and turning at night — that’s when I decided to give a Luna weighted blanket a try.

These blankets range in weight from five pounds to thirty pounds. I’ve found my most comfortable sleep somewhere in the middle, with a 15-pound blanket (brands recommend finding a blanket that’s around 10% of your body weight). It’s just heavy enough that I can’t get it loose in the middle of the night, but not so heavy that I feel suffocated. And that’s the other misconception about weighted blankets: they’re heavier than a normal comforter, but contrary to what you may think, they’re not stuffy or sweaty at all. In fact, the one we’ve chosen from Luna uses a natural cotton material that’s super breathable.

Another reason we like Luna: the company donates a percentage of all sales to mental health organizations across the country, to help those suffering from severe emotional and mental well-being, and anxiety.

Chances are you’ve seen an ad for Brooklinen’s massively successful sheets around, but they’re our overall pick for the best bed sheets for a reason. These Luxe sateen sheets offer a silky step-up from regular percale cotton, and their breathable feel is a great, natural way to help you catch more Zzz’s. (As a bonus, you can also get them for 20% off right now during Brooklinen’s Sleep Week sale).

The Luxe sheets are made of long-staple, 480 thread count sateen cotton. What that means: the sheets and pillow cases have a buttery-smooth feel that’s made to last, and a slight sheen too. They also come with handy “long” and “short” side labels for making the bed easily, plus they’re OEKO-TEX certified to be free from chemicals. Brooklinen’s sheets are a breathable and cozy enough for any kind of sleeper, whether you run too hot or too cold.

We love Grace & Company for their luxurious and affordable silk pillowcases. Featured on last year’s list of Oprah’s Favorite Things, these pillowcases are made from OEKO-TEX certified satin silk that’s gentle on your hair and skin. Plus, the silk is hypoallergenic, so this pillowcase is an excellent option for allergy-sensitive sleepers.

Cotton pillowcases can cause static and friction, which weakens hair strands, and the material can also absorb moisture and can clog pores. I have oily skin and personally switched to silk pillowcases and saw a difference when it came to reducing my facial acne. These won’t just feel good, but Grace & Company’s satin silk pillowcases come in a variety of appealing colors for any bedspread.

If you spend hours tossing and turning in bed, it might not be you that’s the problem — it’s your mattress. Sealy is known for its “Chill” mattress, which is great if you find yourself getting achy from traditional mattresses, or tend to run hot in bed. The company says its super soft knit layer on top features a “proprietary phase change material.” It basically just means the material absorbs and dissipates heat, and the mattress is noticeably cooler, so you won’t feel stuffy or suffocated.

The medium-soft feel of the mattress is great for people who really want to sink into their bed rather than feel like they’re sleeping “on top” of the bed. If you’re a multi-position sleeper deals with back pain and neck pain, this has just the right level of plushness for a mattress, and its responsive memory foam really helps ease and cradle your joints in bed. Laying down on mattresses that force you into a certain sleeping style or position can leave you waking up feeling tense. With the Cocoon by Sealy Chill The Mattress, you can relax right into the memory foam, which immediately adapts to my positioning.

A lot of trendy mattresses can feel cheap and flimsy, but this one is as comfortable as it is durable, and built to last. Everything ships in an easy-to-handle box, so you can get straight to that good night’s sleep you’ve been looking forward to. Read about our editors’ other favorite tested mattresses here.

You’re going to need a pillow to use with your mattress, and for the past few months or so, I’ve been using the Pluto Pillow.

One of the more innovative sleep-related products we’ve seen, this is a memory foam pillow that’s actually customized to your body. The patented process allows the manufacturer to build your pillow with a CertiPUR-US foam core that’s the right thickness for you (from 1″ thick and up), with just the right amount of bounce and support — all based on your answers to a quick questionnaire.

Unlike memory foam pillows of the past, the Pluto Pillow have cores that are more weather/temperature resistant (meaning they feel firmer in cooler temperatures or softer in warmer temperature). They also recover faster and relieve temperature better than typical memory foam pillow. A bonus: your pillow comes with a 1-year guarantee.

With more than 34,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, this adjustable pillow by Coop Home Goods is among the most popular pillows for side sleepers on Amazon. But what makes them so beloved? In addition to the affordable price tag, users called out how plush, yet supportive they are, with one user writing that theirs are just as soft weeks after use.

Because made from cross-cut memory foam and microfiber, the pillow can cradle your neck without allowing it to sink too much during the night, and the crescent shape keeps your spine aligned in the desired, neutral, alignment.

The aforementioned Hotel Figueroa’s Rest & Recovery Suite is a true hidden gem when it comes to finding some R&R in the midst of your busy lifestyle. Located in downtown LA, the hotel is right in the middle of the action yet the Rest & Recovery Suite is surprisingly serene. The high floor and well-insulated rooms keep out much of the street noise below, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the suite’s amenities.

Speaking of amenities, one side of the room is dedicated to “rest,” with a super comfy Eight Sleep mattress that adjusts for temperature on both sides of the bed throughout the night; fluffy Pluto Pillows (that can be customized for your sleeping style and preferred loft); noise-cancelling headphones, and a sound machine to play your favorite sleep playlists or white noise track; and cozy sheets and blankets that had us drifting into dreamland as soon as we touched the bed.

We also appreciated the FORME fitness mirror-style system in the room, which was perfect for a post-nap stretch in the afternoon and then a full-body workout in the morning. The other side of the room features products designed to help with recovery — think the popular Hyperice massage gun and compression system; tasty MUD\WTR coffee alternatives; and everything from bottled water to green juice. The “rest” room was a perfect place to unwind and de-stress in the sanctuary of a large, open-concept space with bright windows and high-beamed ceilings.

The takeaway from our stay at the Hotel Figueroa: the best sleep products only work as well as the space in which they’re being used in. And when it comes to getting a good night of sleep, this is a bedroom we can really get into.