Sleep Products To Help You Drift Off Each Night

Getting a good night’s sleep is so important, but sometimes it’s not always as easy as just getting into bed and closing your eyes. Sometimes, you’ll need a little extra help to unwind and switch off at night. 

From the right bedding to creating a soothing ambiance with noise machines and aromatherapy, here are some of the best things to help you sleep each night.

Why is good sleep important?

Do you know the feeling of waking up after a poor night's sleep? You might find that it’s harder to focus or that you feel more irritable throughout the day. That’s because sleep helps your mind and body recharge. It plays an important role in a range of different functions, from memory consolidation to emotional regulation and growth and healing. Sleep is when our body repairs and recovers. 

While everyone is different, on average adults generally need between 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Meanwhile, primary school-aged children need 10-13 hours of sleep, and teens between 8-10 hours. 

What things help you fall asleep?

While it’s important, not all of us find it easy to fall asleep at night. That’s why knowing what products to help sleep come easier can be useful for those restless nights.

Creating the right environment for sleep can be key to helping you to fall asleep and to improve your sleep quality. Your room should be the right temperature - not too hot or cold. It should also be nice and dark and you should have the right bedding to support your sleep. Let’s take a closer look. 

Best products for sleep: bedding

Your bedding is the foundation of any good night’s sleep. Choosing the right pillows, quilts and sheets can all help you stay at the right temperature, and improve your comfort so that you can relax and unwind. Using the right bedding based on the season can also help with regulating body temperature so that you stay comfortable all year long. 

Sheets

At the core of your bedding are your sheets. From a trusted staple like cotton sheets or a beloved luxury option like linen, there are plenty of options to suit. Make sure to keep your sheets and bedding nice and clean to add to the comfort and cosiness of your space. 

Pillows

The right pillow should be comfortable, but also provide the right support to your neck, shoulders and upper back. Pillows come in three profiles: low, medium and high. They also come in a range of different materials like microfibre, memory foam and alpaca to name a few. 

Quilts

No bed is complete without a soft and comfortable quilt. Having the right size and material can help you maintain a comfortable temperature all night long. Do you tend to run a little warm? Perhaps you’re in a colder climate and need extra warmth. Consider all your needs so that you can find the right quilt to suit. 

For example, a cotton quilt can be a great option for warm sleepers, with breathable and lightweight fabrication. Alpaca quilts, on the other hand, can be ideal for cooler climates, providing warmth and comfort. 

Mattress

Last, but by all means not least, your mattress provides you with a solid sleeping foundation. While this technically, isn’t bedding, the right mattress is one of the 

best sleep products you can invest in. From choosing the right size, and ensuring you have enough room throughout the night, to choosing the right feel, your mattress plays an important role in helping you drift off. 

Unsure of the right mattress? Head in-store and try our Snooze Profiler technology. Answer a few simple questions and experience the profiler, giving you a complete sleep profile so that you know what mattress might be best for you.

Sleep accessories for your bed

With your bedding sorted, it’s worth turning your attention to sleep accessories.

Keep in mind that everyone’s sleep needs are different, so take some time to figure out what works best for you. 

Noise machines for ambient relaxation

Are you constantly woken up by every and any noise throughout the night? A white noise machine or ambient noise soundtrack can be one of the best sleep accessories for lighter sleepers. The steady humming sound from a white noise machine or other repetitive ambient noises can relax your mind and help you drift off to sleep. There are dedicated white noise machines or you can download an ambient noise soundtrack or app to play throughout the night.

Scented sleep tools: aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to help improve your emotional wellbeing and ease stress. Lavender, ylang-ylang and chamomile are some of the most recommended essential oils for sleep, whether you add a few drops to your pillow or use an essential oil burner before you get into bed. You can even take a soothing bath to help unwind and relax. The relaxing scents will help your mind unwind, allowing you to drift into a relaxing sleep.

Everyone has different sleep preferences, so finding the right accessories, including the right mattress, will help you elevate your mind, body and mood so that you can drift off a little easier each night. 

References

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep