7 Because a good night’s sleep has never been easier
the pod The Arne Jacobson–esque Tranquility Pod features a waterbed, colour-changing LED lights and a speaker system that pulses music through the chamber, all designed to create a womb-like Zen state. $30,000. Hammacher.com.
the headphones Anyone who’s ever fallen asleep to a blissfully soporific podcast will appreciate Bedphones. They’re padded, lightweight, wireless, and the ideal way to doze off with Ira Glass in your ear. $132. Dubslabs.com
the eye mask This glossy silk creation looks like something Doris Day would don to seduce Rock Hudson— and it’s pretty enough to wear during a 20-minute cat nap on the GO. $45. Cilque.com.
the earplugs Trust the Swedes to create the world’s comfiest earplugs. Happy Ears are soft, secure and proven to reduce volume by 25 decibels, morphing nighttime clamours into soothing whispers. $15. Happyears.co.
the magic wand A drag from Whiffcraft’s bedtime vape pen releases a hypnotic mist of lavender, chamomile and kava essential oils, lulling users into a cozy slumber. $27. Whiffcraft.ca.
the white noise machine Marpac’s GOOP-approved gadget is ideally suited for travel, with three settings—bright white noise, deep white noise, and gentle surf—to block out roaring airplane engines and rowdy hotel neighbours. $50. Marpac.com.
the smart pillow One side of the Dreampad pillow is memory foam that molds to your head. The other is embedded with Bluetooth technology that plays lullabies (or ocean sounds, or Enya) out of the cushion’s fibres. $199. Dreampadsleep.com.
the alarm clock Designed for those dreary dead-of-winter mornings, Philips’s wake-up light mimics a natural sunrise and helps SAD-afflicted snoozers drag themselves out of bed. $190. Philips.ca.
the serum Jasmine and chamomile are thought to be sedatives; at the very least, they make your room smell like a garden. The naturalists at Saje Wellness suggest rolling this blend on the soles of your feet to curb insomnia. $27. Saje.com.
the sleep tonic Kim Kardashian is a fan of Dirty Lemon’s sleep lemonade (yes, that’s a thing), brewed with magnesium, rose water and chamomile to encourage drowsiness. $45 for six bottles. Dirtylemon.com.
the blanket The 25-pound Gravity blanket is inspired by the notion that a weighted sleep cover will help ease anxiety and raise serotonin levels. If all else fails, it still works as a super-toasty winter duvet. $279. Chapters.indigo.ca.
the lotion Lush’s Sleepy lotion, a purple whip of cocoa butter, lavender and almond oil, is designed to calm the senses and hydrate skin overnight. $10. Lush.ca.