The Best Products to Improve Your Sleep and Make Your Mornings Brighter

Maybe your bedroom environment is perfect, but it's your GERD or acid reflux that's keeping you up at night. If your doctor has recommended that you get a wedge pillow, this is a good one for most people. 

It’s designed to elevate the upper body up to 7.5 inches at its highest point, and its surface is padded with 1.5 inches of memory foam atop a high-density foam base. Weighing under 7 pounds, it won’t feel like lugging around a cement block if you want to reposition it.

Many reviewers with acid reflux say that this pillow offers the perfect angle to alleviate painful symptoms, and it's soft enough for side sleepers to comfortably use, too.

More: The Best Wedge Pillows to Help Prop Yourself Up From Pain

Sometimes a simple, low-tech solution is all you need to catch those elusive zzz’s. Loop’s silicone earplugs help block out sounds that might wake you in the night without the risk of digging too far into your ear — that’s what that cool-looking loop is for.

Plus, unlike disposable foam earplugs, these can be endlessly washed and reused.

If you're a chronic snorer, you may find yourself frequently waking up with inflamed sinuses ... as well as a grumpy bed partner.

For everybody's sake, try using these simple, drug-free nasal strips to help you breathe easier while you sleep. These strips also work well if you're congested due to allergies or a cold.

This set of cooling sheets from Slumber Cloud may feel just like regular cotton sheets, but they have a hidden special feature.

These are woven with Outlast fibers, which have been shown to absorb excess heat and then release it to help the sleeper maintain a comfortable body temperature. Even Good Housekeeping touts this set for both its softness and effectiveness.

More: The Best Bed Sheets We've Ever Tested

Your lumpy old pillow is doing your back no favors. While round and puffy pillows may seem like the ideal thing to help you sleep, side and stomach sleepers are usually better off with a lower-loft pillow that still offers support — like Leesa's Premium Foam Pillow.

Made of one piece of perforated, adaptive foam, this pillow is springy and soft, helping to hold the head in better alignment with the spine. Its outer cover gives it a nice, cozy feel while also dispelling body heat.

Love your pillow but hate your mattress? If you really can't swing buying a brand-new one right now, getting a mattress topper is the next best thing. If you know you need the support of foam, but you're just not sure what level of firmness is right for you, check out this one from Coop Home Goods.

This 4-inch-thick topper is made to be flipped so that you can pick between a softer or firmer level of foam. Many reviewers, particularly those who cite body aches and back pain, tout that this topper was just what their mattress needed for that extra level of comfort. 

By now, you’ve probably heard all about essential oil diffusers. While they don’t offer a magic cure for insomnia, diffusing oils like lavender, cedarwood, and bergamot have been shown in some studies to aid with sleep quality. At the very least, they can still make your bedroom environment a very pleasant and relaxing place. 

The Stone Diffuser from Vitruvi is one of our favorite diffusers because unlike pretty much any other model you can buy online, this one looks like a beautiful piece of art when it’s not being used to vaporize water and oils.

For those who suffer from knee pain, sciatica, or overheating in the night, finding a comfortable sleeping position is what keeps you tossing and turning — even if you're ready to shut your mind off and go to sleep already.

This top-selling memory foam cushion fits between your knees and keeps your spine in better alignment, making it one of the best products to help you sleep comfortably. Plus, its breathable cover helps keep your body cool under the covers.

A stuffy, too-warm bedroom calls for some refreshing airflow. Unlike those chunky plastic table fans that are total eyesores in the bedroom, this retro-style Vornado fan is so much cooler. 

It has three speeds that are super easy to control, and you can set and forget it while you snooze with its breeze directly on you.

When it's cold, all we want to do is get really cozy, and sometimes the only way to do that is by having a heated blanket on hand. This plush blanket from Sunbeam is equipped with three different heat settings, and not only is it soft, but it’s conveniently machine-washable as well. 

For safety, its 3-hour auto-shutoff function offers total peace of mind, so you never have to worry about falling asleep with it on.

What if you’ve come to rely on your favorite ASMR channel to fall asleep, but your partner needs total silence? The AcousticSheep SleepPhones might be just what you need. They’re a wireless pair of sleep headphones nestled in a super soft headband.

This band is comfortable for sleepers of all types to wear, and it has a snug fit that doesn't feel too tight. When our editor Brandon Carte tested them out, he was able to use them for three nights before they needed to be recharged. 

Wind down with the coziest bedtime book there is. Nothing Much Happens, based on the podcast of the same name, is full of tranquil, sensory-rich settings and calming activities that coincide with the different seasons. 

The book itself provides a soothing experience to read, with gorgeous illustrations throughout that help the reader imagine themselves as the main character in its sweet stories.

Developed to help promote better sleep habits and improve the quality of sleep in adults, the CBD-infused Dream Tincture is a calming blend of natural ingredients. 

It includes myrcene and linalool — all-natural sedatives and stress relievers — antioxidant-loaded, cold-pressed olive oil, supremely fragrant and stress-relieving Bulgarian lavender, and full-spectrum CBD. A full dropper (1 milliliter) of this tincture delivers a 25-milligram CBD dose, which is ideal for beginners. We've found that the effects are pleasantly subtle and soothing.

Sleep masks are one of the most reliable products to help you sleep. This sleep mask is lightweight, no-frills, and very inexpensive — it's also Wirecutter's top pick. The magic is in the construction. Its domed eye holes are ideal for restless sleepers who can't help but open their eyes throughout the night, and it's also helpful for those who really don't like anything touching their eyelids.

Though many similar products to the Nidra eye mask exist, reviewers note that its adjustable straps are way more comfortable and less itchy against the head and ears than other brands' masks. 

Although the Headspace meditation app is pretty much a household name at this point, you may still feel a little skeptical of how something so seemingly ethereal can have such a profound impact.

If meditating on your own or with a timer hasn't felt effective, opting for a guided practice like what Headspace offers can be a great jumping-off point. It can help you become aware of your own thought spirals while also fine-tuning your focus and even lowering your cardiovascular risk.

The app is free to download and starts all users off with 10 trial meditations. Once those trial meditations have been completed, subscribers can sign up for a monthly or yearly package, gaining access to hundreds of guided meditations, and even a dedicated sleep-specific section meant to help those who struggle with insomnia.

They look luxe, but actually couldn't be more practical. This set of room-darkening curtains from AmazonBasics help completely block the rising sun from streaming through east-facing windows.

They come in six different sizes, numerous colors, and patterns, and you can even choose between a rod pocket (which is pictured) or grommet style.

Is a silent house (or a noisy apartment building) keeping you up at night? Use the editor-favorite Lectrofan Micro2 white noise machine to create a gentle whirring sound that'll lull you to sleep while blocking out excess noise. A nice bonus: It also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.

Even if you're normally a champion sleeper, pregnancy can throw you for a loop. The Snoogle body pillow is touted by thousands of reviewers (our own editor included) as being able to help drastically.

The pillow has an elongated C shape to provide support to the neck, belly, and hips, helping to prevent tossing and turning. It's stuffed with malleable, non-heat-retaining polyester and is covered with a washable pillowcase that also keeps you cool.

It might surprise you that a product to help you sleep can be used during your nighttime shower. Make your night showers even more relaxing by using this silicone-tipped scalp massager to work in your shampoo and conditioner. Users love it for exfoliating the scalp, co-washing, and of course, the soothing massage sensation.

For the data-heads out there, wearing a fitness tracker to bed can help give insight into your unique sleep schedule, as well as the potential causes of less-than-restful sleep.

The Fitbit Charge 4 is an easy-to-use device that's not only great for tracking workouts but it also monitors the time that's spent in light, deep, and REM sleep with incredible accuracy. 

For your sleep's sake, power down your devices and turn off the screens before bed. Curl up instead with a good book, and clip this rechargeable book light to its back cover for the coziest nighttime reading experience possible.

This book light has three levels of brightness, and it charges via micro-USB. We own it ourselves and love how compact and lightweight it is.

Weighted blankets are therapeutic tools typically used to calm children with autism and sensory processing disorders, but they're now a go-to sleep aid for anxious adults, too. 

A 2015 study on the effects of weighted blankets for those with insomnia concluded that these therapy devices can help people sleep more soundly, providing enhanced physical secureness and peace of mind that a regular blanket just doesn't.

This particular weighted blanket is a best-seller on Amazon, and it's available in sizes ranging from a child-safe 5 pounds all the way up to 30 pounds. It feels a bit like a large, flat beanbag since its quilted cotton cover holds a multitude of miniature glass beads inside. The glass beads are supposed to be smoother, quieter, and less heat-retentive than cheaper plastic fill.

Melatonin is easily the most natural product to help you sleep since your brain naturally makes it to help regulate your sleep cycle. If you're having trouble winding down at night, or if you're experiencing jet lag, taking a small dose of this supplement can help bring on the zzz's.

Ready to banish your phone from your bedroom once and for all? Anker's Soundcore Wakey is the ultimate bedside gadget. 

You can use it as a Bluetooth speaker, a digital alarm clock, a wireless charger, and an FM radio. It even has two USB ports.

Work out the kinks with a foam roller before and after a rigorous workout so you don't wake up feeling the wrong kind of body aches. 

This ridged, cylindrical device from TriggerPoint is a quick and easy way to give yourself a deep-tissue massage, which can help ease sore muscles and increase flexibility.

Since the oxytocin that orgasms release has been shown to reduce stress triggers in the body, this is a sure way to take your mind off the day's worries. A few minutes with the Tenga Iroha Mini Vibe should be just what you need to dissolve your anxiousness and drift off into blissful slumber.

This rechargeable, waterproof (and dare we say, adorable?) silicone vibrator is powerful yet quiet, equipped with just one speed for totally uncomplicated operation. At just over 2 inches long, it won't take up too much space in your nightstand drawer, either.

Getting out of bed can just feel near-impossible sometimes. If that same feeling of sluggishness pervades throughout your day, using a light-therapy lamp first thing in the morning for about 10 minutes can help give your energy levels a much-needed boost.

The HappyLight Touch from Verilux offers three brightness levels and two colors of light, and it is operated by two buttons on the bottom of the panel. Users can place it on a tabletop and sit with it 2 feet away at an off-center angle.

The device is also conveniently slim and lightweight (about the same size and weight as an iPad), making it ideal for frequent travelers.

When the air is extremely dry, anyone who's plagued with itchy skin, congestion, or even bloody noses disrupting their sleep should consider getting a humidifier. This model has a near five-star rating and over 63K reviews, with its users touting it for its effectiveness and soothing nightlight function.

Brooklinen sees your weighted blanket, and they raise you a weighted comforter. It's a glass microbead-filled layer that's meant to soothe sleepers with its gentle weight every single night.

The comforter comes in weights ranging from 15 to 30 pounds, depending on the size that you choose. It's also covered with a 400-thread-count sateen cotton shell and is equipped with corner loops so that you can slip one of their duvet covers over it and tie it securely into place.