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11 Things You Need to Sleep Better at Night

Lauren Smith McDonough
4 min read
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What would you do for better-quality shut eye? Pay a million dollars? Name your first child after someone? Okay, maybe you wouldn't go that far — and that's fine, because you don't have to. These accessories are all intended to help you sleep more soundly:

These smart, noise-cancelling earplugs

If you have a bedmate that snores, listen up: Dubbed the first "smart" earplugs, these guys block out noise, play soothing sounds while you sleep, and will play a personal alarm in your ears — so you won't sleep through the one on your bedside table (again).

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($150 pre-order for March, hush.com)

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These very literal (and hilarious) pillows

When you choose a pillow that clearly divides up the space in your bed (yes, even for your little one), it's more likely that everyone will respect their share and not roll onto yours, right? (Right?!)

($72, mrmrssleep.com)

<p>When you choose a pillow that clearly divides up the space in your bed (yes, even for your little one), it's more likely that everyone will respect their share and not roll onto yours, right? (Right?!)</p><p><em>($72, <a href=

When you choose a pillow that clearly divides up the space in your bed (yes, even for your little one), it's more likely that everyone will respect their share and not roll onto yours, right? (Right?!)

($72,

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This mattress that adjusts to your needs

Whether you want your side to be firm or soft, this bed lets you adjust the settings based on your preferences (and your partner's). This smart mattress also makes suggestions based off of your sleeping patterns.

($1,100, sleepnumber.com)

<p>Whether you want your side to be firm or soft, this bed lets you adjust the settings based on your preferences (and your partner's). This <a href=

Whether you want your side to be firm or soft, this bed lets you adjust the settings based on your preferences (and your partner's). This

also makes suggestions based off of your sleeping patterns.

($1,100, sleepnumber.com)

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This eye mask that will intensify your dreams

A thin, flexible electronic is hidden inside this soft mask that helps increase the frequency of your lucid dreams — meaning you can block out light and potentially experience more vivid dreams at the same time.

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($95, sleepwithremee.com)

<p>A thin, flexible electronic is hidden inside this soft mask that helps increase the frequency of your lucid dreams — meaning you can block out light and potentially experience more vivid dreams at the same time.</p><p><em>($95, <a href=

A thin, flexible electronic is hidden inside this soft mask that helps increase the frequency of your lucid dreams — meaning you can block out light and potentially experience more vivid dreams at the same time.

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These sheets that wick away sweat

If your body veers on the warm side at night, you know how uncomfortable it is to sleep on sweaty sheets. This bedding is made out of athletic fabric, so it'll help you stay dry.

($149, brookstone.com)

<p>If your body veers on the warm side at night, you know how uncomfortable it is to sleep on sweaty sheets. This bedding is made out of athletic fabric, so it'll help you stay dry.</p><p><em>($149, <a href=

If your body veers on the warm side at night, you know how uncomfortable it is to sleep on sweaty sheets. This bedding is made out of athletic fabric, so it'll help you stay dry.

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This device that monitors your body

This sleep monitor keeps track of your heart rate, movement, and snoring. Another perk? It features a smart alarm that's supposed to wake you up based on when you will feel the most refreshed.

($75, misfit.com)

<p>This sleep monitor keeps track of your heart rate, movement, and snoring. Another perk? It features a smart alarm that's supposed to wake you up based on when you will feel the most refreshed.</p><p><em>($75, <a href=

This sleep monitor keeps track of your heart rate, movement, and snoring. Another perk? It features a smart alarm that's supposed to wake you up based on when you will feel the most refreshed.

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This pillow for side sleepers

Don't give yourself permanent back damage: A physical therapist designed this fluffy accessory to provide head, neck, and shoulder support for serial side sleepers.

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($60, hammacher.com)

<p>Don't give yourself permanent back damage: A physical therapist designed this fluffy accessory to provide head, neck, and shoulder support for serial side sleepers.</p><p><em>($60, <a href=

Don't give yourself permanent back damage: A physical therapist designed this fluffy accessory to provide head, neck, and shoulder support for serial side sleepers.

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This fan for under your sheets

If you can't sleep without a sheet on your body, but find 'em to be smothering and hot, try this fan that goes under your bedding and provides a cool breeze between your sheets.

($100, brookstone.com)

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If you can't sleep without a sheet on your body, but find 'em to be smothering and hot, try this fan that goes under

($100, brookstone.com)

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These earbuds that are made for sleeping

If you have to listen to music to lull yourself to sleep, but don't want to keep your bedmate up, these soft buds are the thinnest in the world. Read: They won't poke your ears when you roll onto your side.

($60, bedphones.com)

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If you have to listen to music to lull yourself to sleep, but don't want to keep your bedmate up, these soft

($60, bedphones.com)

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Or, this pillow that plays music only you can hear

A built-in zippered pocket lets you fit in a music player that can be heard by your ears only.

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($179, integratedlistening.com)

<p>A built-in zippered pocket lets you fit in a music player that can be heard by your ears only. </p><p><span></span><em>($179, <a href=

A built-in zippered pocket lets you fit in a music player that can be heard by your ears only.

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These PJs that keep you from getting too hot

If the material used for these pajamas remind you of workout clothes, that's because they use the same technology to prevent you from overheating and waking up as a sweaty mess in the middle of the night.

($24 to $104, sheex.com)

<p>If the material used for these pajamas remind you of workout clothes, that's because they use the same technology to prevent you from overheating and waking up as a sweaty mess in the middle of the night.</p><p><em>($24 to $104, <a href=

If the material used for these pajamas remind you of workout clothes, that's because they use the same technology to prevent you from overheating and waking up as a sweaty mess in the middle of the night.

($24 to $104,

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