The Most Effective Products Guaranteed To Help You Fall Asleep And Stay Asleep

I don’t know about you, but if I don’t get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night I feel awful. We’re talking a total waste of space, a zombie, a huge grouch, and basically hungover. I wasn’t always like this. When my kids were babies and I was young, I lived for basically over a decade on a few hours a night with no problem. How did I manage that? I have no idea. Youth is totally wasted on the young. 

I’m now in my 40’s, and sleep is seriously the most precious commodity. I hoard it like Gollum hoards his ring…it’s “my precious” that no one and nothing will take it from me.

So then, when I’m finally cozy in my favorite pajamas, laying on clean, freshly pressed sheets under my weighted blanket, lights off, head on the pillow…why is it that sometimes my brain just won’t shut up? I will be SO exhausted, craving sleep, and in perfect sleep mode, yet my mind is still racing. Did I email that person back? Did I mail that check? Oh my gosh, is it so-and-so’s birthday this week? Are the dogs due for their shots? I wonder how long hippos live? Do you think my chickens are happy with their lives? I wonder if I’m doing enough? Like for everyone in my life? I could be doing better, right? And on and on…

I’m so done spending hours of precious sleep time just trying to fall asleep, and you should be, too. So I did my research to give you this ultra-comprehensive list of the best sleep products on the market. Here are some of the products I swear by and some of the products I would like to try:

OTC Sleep Aids

We’ve all heard of Unisom and Melatonin, and if those work for you, that’s awesome! But sometimes you’ll be in the market for something a little different. At one point in my life when I was really having trouble sleeping I used Unisom almost every night and I built up a tolerance to it. I didn’t like the idea that I was flooding my system with enough OTC meds to build up a tolerance, so I decided to switch it up a little bit. Here’s what I found after doing some research:

Stress-Relax Tranquil Sleep Chewables

These chewable tablets have over 1,000 5-star ratings on Amazon! They contain a combination of SunTheanine, 5-HTP, and Melatonin, all of which help calm your body and mind so you can fall asleep faster.

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Secrets of Tea Valerian Root Tea

We honestly love this tea! Valerian is an herb often used to help insomnia. Tea is an amazing way to calm down before bed anyway, so infusing tea with Valerian root? Yes.

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ShutEye Natural SleepAid

L-Theanine and GABA are the miracle ingredients in this sleep aid! They target anxiety and stress which often keep us awake at night. These will help keep your mind from racing so there’s less standing between you and a good night’s sleep!

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Sugar Bear Sleep

These sleep gummies are seriously an all-in-one miracle product. They have melatonin, 5-HTP, magnesium, L-Theanine, Valerian root, and lemon balm. If nothing else you’ve tried has worked, you have to check these out!

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Neuro SLEEP

The secret ingredient of this concoction is L-Theanine! Don’t worry – it’s still super tasty. Melatonin adds to this drink’s calming power — you’ll be out before you know it!

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Bath Soaks

Nothing gets me more ready for bed than a calming bath. I honestly take baths every day, and I am absolutely obsessed with them. I definitely go through way too much epsom salt. If part of your sleeping troubles stem from just an inability to wind down in the evenings, you should seriously try some baths with bath soaks. Here are our top picks:

SaltWorks Ultra Empsom

Like I said, I’m obsessed with epsom salts, and these lavender epsom salts from SaltWorks really take the cake. They smell amazing and I emerge from a bath dying to crawl under my sheets.

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Sleep/Meditation Apps

Calming apps are on the rise since we’ve started becoming more aware of the importance of self-care! And let me tell you, there is no shortage of apps out there to help calm your mind and body. Sometimes we need a little guidance to get into a calm headspace. The Apple Watch is an especially handy sleep-app tool as you can wear it to bed! Here are all of our app and equipment recommendations:

Apple Sleep App

Apple’s sleep tracker is a new addition to their devices. This build-in app tracks your sleep, allows you to set a sleep schedule, and creates sleep trends so you can view your sleep history.

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CBD

CBD’s pain management properties and anti-inflammatory features have been discussed a lot lately, but did you know that it also has calming effects? I take some in the morning and the evening, and I’ve noticed it’s really helped with my anxiety. I did have to let it build up in my system (I use a tincture) before I noticed it really working, so don’t be deterred if it doesn’t seem to work right away. And don’t worry, CBD isn’t exactly weed — there’s no THC in it, so you don’t run any risk of getting high. We’d recommend the following:

CBDMD Gummies

If tinctures aren’t your thing, try these gummies! These also come in different concentrations and flavors. Gummies are also easier to dose than tinctures, which you typically administer with a dropper.

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Pillow Spray

Pillow spray is a little bit of luxury that you need to add to your sleep routine arsenal! It’s basically what it sounds like — you spray it on your pillow! I admit, when I first heard about this stuff I thought it sounded a little silly, but then I tried it. Let me tell you, I was relaxed instantly. Check these out and consider giving a few a try!

Marpac Fake It Til You Make It Spray

This is another linen spray that comes in so many refreshing scents, including lavender, but the ocean spray one is ultra luxurious. And it’s so inexpensive you could honestly try all the scents you want!

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Sleep Tech

We’re in the digital age, people! Why shouldn’t all the fancy new tech we’ve seen over the past decade or so be used at night as well as during the day? Sleep tech can be a valuable tool not only in helping you fall asleep, but also in giving you insight into your sleep patterns. 

Pillows

Last but certainly not least, this product may do more than you know for your sleep quality — the pillow! I’m so picky about my pillows, and pillows are definitely not a one-size-fits-all deal. You should probably be putting way more thought into your pillow selection, especially if you’re a side/stomach sleeper or if you have neck or back problems. These are a few of our picks:

Mkicesky Side Sleeper Memory Foam Pillow

This is another type of cervical pillow that does more to cradle your head than just the standard cervical pillow. This one in particular is designed with side sleepers in mind, so you can be sure your spine stays aligned no matter what sleeping position you end up in.

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Hopefully these sleep products will have you on your way to restful nights before you know it! Do you have any of these already, or are there others you’d recommend? Tell us in the comments!

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