Our selection of unique gifts for expecting parents: expecting parent gifts such as a white noise machine, a supportive pillow and a sleep mask. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves getting a good night of sleep.
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1Yogasleep Dohm UNO white noise machine
A steady background sound helps lots of people drift off and stay asleep. The Dohm uses a real fan inside, rather than a recorded loop, to make soft natural white noise, and twisting the cap adjusts the tone and volume to mask traffic, snoring or a noisy neighbour.
Pros
Natural fan sound, no loop.
Adjustable tone and volume.
UK plug.
Cons
One speed only.
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2Coop Original adjustable pillow
The wrong pillow ruins a night's sleep, and everyone likes a different height. Coop's Original pillow is filled with cross-cut memory foam that can be added or taken out, so it suits side, back and front sleepers. The cover and pillow are machine washable, and it comes with a 100-night guarantee.
Pros
Adjust the height to suit them.
Works for any sleep position.
Machine washable.
Cons
Arrives very full, so most people remove some fill.
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3Manta Silk sleep mask
Daytime sleep needs proper darkness. The Manta Silk mask blocks out all light, even in daylight, with mulberry silk eye cups that sit around the eyes without pressing on them. The cups slide along the strap to fit any face, and it goes in the washing machine.
Pros
Blocks out all light.
No pressure on the eyes.
Machine washable.
Cons
Bulkier than a flat sleep mask.
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4This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
A few sprays on the pillow has become a bedtime ritual for lots of people. This Works blends lavender, camomile and vetivert into a calming scent, and in its own user study most people said they fell asleep faster. It's vegan and cruelty-free.
Pros
Calming lavender blend.
Easy bedtime ritual.
Vegan and cruelty-free.
Cons
Scent is personal, and some find lavender strong.
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5YUYU long hot water bottle
A normal hot water bottle warms one spot. YUYU's is 81cm long, so it wraps round the shoulders, back or tummy, and the cover has a strap so they can wear it round the house. It's made from natural rubber with a soft cotton waffle cover.
Pros
Long enough to wrap round.
Wearable strap.
Natural rubber, cotton cover.
Cons
Takes more hot water than a standard bottle.
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6Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 wake-up light
Waking to a blaring alarm in the dark is a rotten start to the day. The Lumie Bodyclock fills the room with a gradual 30-minute sunrise so they wake more gently, and a 30-minute sunset helps them wind down at night. Lumie has made wake-up lights in Britain for decades.
Pros
Wake up to a sunrise.
Sunset to help them drift off.
A gentler start in winter.
Cons
Works best in a fairly dark bedroom.
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7Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 wake-up light
A wake-up light that brightens gradually before an alarm, with a radio and sound options. It suits people who find dark mornings hard.
Pros
Gradual sunrise light.
Radio and sounds.
Cons
Costs more than a basic alarm clock.
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8Hatch Go portable sound machine
A small portable sound machine and night light with a rechargeable battery. It plays white noise and lullabies.
Pros
Portable.
Rechargeable.
Cons
Small speaker.
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9Melissa & Doug Blockables Safari Snap & Play
A chunky snap-together animal building set for toddlers.
Pros
Chunky pieces.
Low price.
Cons
Aimed at toddlers.
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What to buy someone who loves sleep
The best gifts for expecting parents help them rest before the baby arrives and after. Sleep products such as a white noise machine, a supportive pillow and a sleep mask are useful at both stages. Baby clothes arrive in bulk, so a gift for the parents often means more. Check whether they already have a favourite pillow before buying one.
How we picked these gifts for expecting parents
We picked each product for what expecting parents enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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