Coolest sleep gadgets guide to having the best night’s sleep ever

Sleep. We all need it, and we all want more of it. But for whatever reason, it's an elusive state for many. For some, it's hard to shut down after a long, stressful day at work or school. For others, it's hard to stay asleep, especially if you're a parent to a baby or a young child. But some gadgets can put you in the right mode to achieve your Zs. Check out our coolest sleep gadgets guide to having the best night's sleep ever because everyone deserves a proper, restful sleep.

Do you lay in bed at night, tossing and turning for hours, unable to fall asleep? Or, do you shoot awake at 3 a.m. and just can’t settle back down? Eventually, you wander to the kitchen, brew some coffee, and start your day, tired (literally and figurately) of trying to sleep. But this leaves you feeling exhausted all day long and—you believe—even perpetuates the problem. You might need to add some of our coolest sleep gadgets to your bedtime routine.

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If you struggle to fall or stay asleep, you’re not alone. The CDC says that a third of US adults report they regularly get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep. This can lead to mistakes at work and car accidents. And with the stress we’re all dealing with due to COVID-19, your sleep could even be more restless than usual. But good sleep is not just a luxury; it’s an essential part of your health, similar to diet and exercise.

To help you get your recommended daily amount of sleep—seven to nine hours for adults—we’ve got some cool products to recommend. These gadgets will motivate you to make sleep a priority and, most importantly, help you actually achieve it.

Ebb Therapeutics ComfortBand Sleep Eye Mask

Cool down and relax with the Ebb Therapeutics ComfortBand Sleep Eye Mask. This sleep mask features temperature control to help you feel calm enough to drift off to sleep. With 10 temperature settings to choose from, your eyes are sure to feel refreshed in the morning. You can also increase the heat while you sleep. A bedside controller lets you set an alarm so that you can wake naturally.

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Pillow Soft Cushion

Settle into a good night’s sleep with one of our coolest sleep gadgets, the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Pillow Soft Cushion. Its soft material feels cozy against the skin, which will help you stay asleep at night. It also minimizes aches and pains. Best of all, this sleep gadget compresses easily for convenient travel.

Moona Active Cooling Pillow Pad

If you wake up sweating, you’ll want to check out the Moona Active Cooling Pillow Pad. This device keeps your pillow cool all night with its active thermoregulation system. Since the head and neck regulate the whole body’s temperature, this cooling pillow pad will help you fall asleep faster while avoiding night sweats and hot flashes.

Hatch Restore All-in-One Sleep System

Another of our coolest sleep gadgets is the Hatch Restore All-in-One Sleep System. This light provides a reading lamp, light-based alarm, and soothing sounds in one gadget. The alarm is a more natural way to wake up since it avoids jarring sounds. And the light itself isn’t based on blue light, so you can finish that last chapter in your book without it interfering with your sleep.

Casper Original Mattress Contouring Mattress

Get a comfortable night’s sleep with the Casper Original Mattress Contouring Mattress. This unique mattress provides three zones of comfort that keep your spine, hips, and waist in proper alignment while you sleep. It also keeps you cool with tiny holes in its top layer that direct heat away from you.

Muse S Brain Sensing Headband

Improve your meditation practice with the Muse S Brain Sensing Headband. One of our coolest sleep gadgets, this headband helps you perfect this beneficial practice. The device gives you real-time data on your brain activity, breathing, heart rate, and body movements to help you meditate efficiently. Best of all, the Go-To-Sleep feature provides you with soothing voice guidance for drifting off.

Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed Responsive Mattress

Customize your sleep with the Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed Responsive Mattress. This mattress has individual layers that balance temperature. Also, it has adjustable sleep numbers for more or less firmness on both sides of the bed, making it ideal for couples. Finally, the app has a warming module and can cut out noise from snoring.

Casper Glow Smart Sleeping Light

Fall asleep faster and more deeply with the Casper Glow Smart Sleeping Light. This is one of our coolest sleep gadgets because it improves the quality of your rest. The Smart Sleeping Light helps your body wind down naturally at the end of the day. When it’s time to get up, Glow gradually fills your room with soft light, mimicking the sunrise.

Gravity Weighted Cooling Blanket

Sleep cooly with the Gravity Weighted Cooling Blanket. Made with a fabric that transfers moisture away from the body, you’ll feel cooler yet comforted while you sleep at night. Plus, plastic poly pellets keep this blanket heavy, so you’ll feel secure and reduce anxiety. Choose from three weights: 15 pounds, 20 pounds, and 25 pounds.

iHome Zenergy Meditative Therapy Candle

Create a warm, meditative atmosphere, flamelessly, with the iHome Zenergy Meditative Therapy Candle. It’s one of our coolest sleep gadgets because it produces ambient lighting along with a guide to the 4-7-8 yoga breathing technique. There are also eight sound therapy modes and four-light therapy modes. With this gadget, you’ll be all set for a night of undisturbed sleep.

Are you ready to get a full nine hours of sleep? I know I sure am. And I think that eye mask from Ebb Therapeutics is just what I need to sleep better and look human in the morning. What about you? Which of these gadgets do you think would give you better rest? Let us know your thoughts.

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