1. Blackout curtains
Blackout curtains help to make rooms as dark as possible to create a conducive sleep environment. They block out deep-sleep interrupting light, such as sunlight, street lights, and city lights. They’re also useful during summer when the sun rises earlier. Good quality blackout curtains are made of multi-weave fabric that can block out light and muffle intrusive noises from outside. They are easy to install and a must-have for any light sleepers.
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2. Blue light blocking glasses
For those that enjoy chucking on something from Netflix in the evening, popping on a pair of blue light blocking glasses would definitely help with winding down their bodies for sleep. Blue light suppresses melatonin production, which prevents you from falling asleep. If you must use a device with a screen in the evening, we suggest putting on a pair of glasses that can filter the blue light being emitted from your screen to help signal to your body that it’s almost time for bed, as well as reduce the strain on your eyes.
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3. Weighted blankets
Weighted blankets seem to be rising in popularity, but for good reason. A study in the journal of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health found that 63% of participants reported lower anxiety after lying under a weighted blanket for just five minutes. Better weighted blankets are made from materials that can keep you cool at night in addition to calming the body’s nervous system to help with falling asleep faster. Adult blankets can weigh around 8 kg, and kid versions around 3 kg.
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4. Sleep-aid apps
Some people’s difficulty with sleep comes from stress or anxiety. In this case, we recommend checking out apps that provide guided mediation or storytelling options to help with relaxing. Calm is one such app that offers a wide selection of bedtime stories, soundscapes, and guided meditation exercises to help you wind down and fall asleep easier. It also features voices of celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, Mandy Moore, and Harry Styles.
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5. Sleep masks
As expected, sleep masks help to block out disrupting light. They are also portable and can provide other benefits. Dreamie Silk Sleep Masks are made from 100%, 22 momme, mulberry silk, which can help skin to retain moisture and promote anti-aging in addition to its cloud-like padding that cushions your eyes for total blackout and sound muffling. Dreamie’s silk is also anti-frizz for hair and hypoallergenic, and the wide strapless design can help keep earplugs in and is fully adjustable with its premium Velcro that won’t stick to your hair.
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- The Dreamie Sleep Team