1Lumie 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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2This 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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3Coop 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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4Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Why We Sleep made millions of people take their sleep seriously. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker explains what happens in REM sleep, how caffeine and alcohol affect it and why it matters so much for health. It was a number one Sunday Times bestseller.
Pros
- Fascinating and easy to read.
- Explains how sleep works.
- Number one bestseller.
Cons
- Some scientists say a few claims go further than the evidence.
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5Yogasleep 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.
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What to buy someone who loves a good night's sleep
Sleep lovers usually know what helps them, so gifts that add comfort or calm work well. The best gifts for sleep lovers help with winding down, comfort and waking up. A wake-up light suits anyone who struggles with dark mornings. A pillow spray or mask makes an easy smaller gift.
How we picked these gifts for sleep lovers
We picked each product for what sleep lovers 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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