Sleep Gift Ideas
Casper Weighted Blanket
- Who’s it best for: Your friend who’s always cold
- Price: $169.00 – $189.00
Weighted blankets have been a hot gift item for a few years now, and this year is no exception. With so many weighted blankets on the market, it may be difficult to pick the best option. Look no further because we recommend checking out the Casper weighted blanket this holiday season! The Casper comes in three different weight options, so you can find the right feel for your body. It also has excellent weight distribution, meaning it gives you that cozy hugging sensation that so many people want out of a weighted blanket. And, of course, it keeps you nice and toasty without overheating. Check out our full review of the Casper weighted blanket, or our list of the best weighted blankets for more options.
trtl Travel Pillow Plus
- Who’s it best for: Frequent travelers
- Price: $59.99
Unlike traditional U-shaped travel pillows, the trtl Travel Pillow Plus is made of stretchy knit material that wraps around the neck to create a support system. This uniquely designed pillow is a great option for frequent travelers who want a compact and lightweight option to bring comfort while sleeping on a plane. Additionally, it comes with customizable height support, so you can adjust it to fit your preferences and needs! Check out our review of the trtl Travel Pillow Plus here.
Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajamas
- Who’s it best for: Luxury clothing lovers
- Price: $155.00
The Cozy Earth Bamboo Pajama set is made from ultra-soft bamboo fabric that makes it easy to stay cozy and comfortable, even in the winter months. Not only is it super soft, but it’s breathable, durable, and machine washable, making it the perfect PJ set for someone who wants to relax and feel luxurious. Oprah even recommended these pajamas in 2019, so how could you go wrong?
Subscription to Calm
- Who’s it best for: Your friend who can’t sleep
- Price: $69.99 – $399.99
Calm is a sleep, meditation, and mindfulness app with the mission to make the world happier and healthier. Calm has a library of sleep stories, soundscapes, guided meditation sessions, music tracks, and masterclasses to help you live your best life. The app’s sleep stories feature many well-known talents, including Matthew McConaughey, Kate Winslet, Nick Offerman, and Laura Dern, just to name a few. Additionally, its meditation sessions cover a wide range of focus areas, such as anxiety, stress, work, and personal growth, so there are certainly options for everyone. Check out our review of the Calm app (and other sleep apps) for more information.
BedJet
- Who’s it best for: Hot sleepers
- Price: $569 – $1269
The BedJet is an innovative solution to an age-old problem: how do you stay cool at night? While the cooling system is a bit pricey, we found that it was easily customizable and highly effective. The BedJet works by sending a quiet stream of air into your bed throughout the night, and with the temperature regulating settings, you can quickly cool off or warm, ensuring a comfortable sleep every night. They also make a BedJet specifically for couples so that each person can sleep with their own temperature preferences at night! Check out our review of the BedJet here.
Nemo Fillo Pillow
- Who’s it best for: Camping and backpacking enthusiasts
- Price: $39.95
The Nemo Fillo Pillow is a compact pillow that’s a great gift option for the outdoor adventurer in your life. This camping and backpacking pillow inflates in seconds and packs down to the size of a potato, making it a convenient and comfortable pillow for all of your outdoor travel needs. Check out our review of the Nemo Fillo Pillow here.
Big Blanket
- Who’s it best for: Blanket lovers and sharers
- Price: $159.00
The Big Blanket is a 10’ x 10’ blanket that’s perfect for those who want to get cozy and snuggle up with other people. The Big Blanket Co. created this enormous blanket because they found that average throw blankets were too small, and they wanted to create an option that the whole family could enjoy. The blanket was designed with temperature regulation in mind, so you shouldn’t feel overheated while using it. Whether you’re looking to share a blanket with friends or build an epic pillow fort, this blanket is the one for you! Check out our Big Blanket review for more details.
Weighted eye mask
- Who’s it best for: Travelers, People with anxiety or insomnia
- Price: $12 – $40
Weighted eye masks are soft to the touch and help block out light, allowing for better sleep – day or night. They are typically filled with micro-beads, natural seeds, or sand and work by providing a gentle pressure intended to help you relax. The Sivio Weighted Eye Mask on Amazon has a 4.5 star rating, and the detachable bead bag can be microwaved or frozen to create warming or cooling sensations, depending on your preference!
Dekala Smart Clock
- Who’s it best for: 9-to-5-ers, People with circadian rhythm disorders
- Price: $39.99 (originally $69.99)
The Dekala Smart Simulated Sunrise Alarm Radio Clock is great for anyone who sets an alarm every day! Traditional alarm clocks and phone alarms are obnoxiously loud and startle your body awake, while the Dekala wakes you up more naturally, with a warm glow mimicking sunlight along with your chosen alarm sound. It also works as an FM radio, allows multiple alarms for different days of the week, and has a built-in USB port to charge your device while you sleep.
For additional gift ideas, check out our list of tools for emotional wellness and sleep.
Tips for Finding the Right Gift
For Your Spouse/Partner
Pay attention to what your partner may casually bring up in conversation. “Honey, we could really use a new —” is exactly what you’re looking for. While you might brush it off most of the year, when it’s getting closer to the holidays, remember what your partner is saying as it can make the perfect gift.
Another tactic that allows more flexibility on the gift giver’s part is to keep a list year-round of things your partner may ask for. It could be anything — makeup, a massage, a new pair of shoes, a small kitchen appliance, a fancy razor. When it comes time to shop, you have a list of gift ideas, presumably with varying price ranges, so you can pick and choose which are best-suited presents. And you’ll know you’re getting them something they actually want or need, taking the guesswork out of the picture.
For Your Parent
Similar to a partner, try and keep track throughout the year of what your parent might casually mention they need. If you don’t speak with your parent very often, keep in mind they will always see you as their baby regardless of your age, so anything thoughtful from your childhood or to reminisce on an old memory will be sure to bring a smile to their face. Is there a game you used to play together? Gift them a new one and plan to play it with them. If your parent works, think about something practical they could use for their job. If they’re retired, what activities do they enjoy doing or an experience they might like that you can gift them?
For Your Child
For younger children, there are new toys, games and gadgets being released all the time. Maybe you’re sitting with them watching TV and a commercial comes on, and they yell “I want it!”. Pick up the phone, order it, and hide it away until the holidays. You can also peruse the toy sections at department and superstores closer to the holiday time, as they tend to have anything a child could wish for, from this year’s “must-haves” to smaller, affordable items that are sure to entertain for hours.
For teens, they’ll probably nag you about what they want, so it’s in your best interest to get them one or two of the many things they might be asking for. It takes some of the thinking out of it for you, too. On the other hand, if you ask them what they want and you get the dreaded “I don’t know,” think about what types of tech they have — what teen doesn’t like a new phone case or wireless headphones (since they’re sure to lose them at some point)? Also consider gift cards since teens are at the age where they can pick out and purchase what they want themselves.
For Your Friend or Co-Worker
How long have you been friends/co-workers? Are you close friends or more acquaintances? Once you’ve determined these things, you can start considering what gifts to give.
For close friends and co-workers, you will know their interests and activities, so you can look around for something that aligns with their personality. For acquaintances, items like cute wine glasses or a gift card are acceptable. The simple fact that you thought of them matters and should be appreciated. After all, they probably won’t be spending more than $15 on you either.
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