Toronto Star

Can’t sleep on planes? Try these to create a cosy cocoon 30,000 feet up

- PATRICIA KAROUNOS

Falling asleep while flying can be a tall order, even when you’re exhausted. Channel your inner ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with these plane-friendly accessorie­s. For lights out

Block out the brightness with this plush, antimicrob­ial sleep mask, which features a contoured interior with plenty of comfy space for your eyes. When not in use, it folds into itself and includes a handy pocket for, say, your ear plugs. Away sleep mask, $55, awaytravel.com

For cosy footwear

Cold feet can make falling asleep difficult. Stay warm in these cloudlike slipper booties, made from polyester Sherpa by chic lifestyle brand Parachute. When you’re back home, toss them into a washing machine for an easy clean.

Parachute cosy bootie, $79, parachuteh­ome.com

For a versatile layer

There’s a reason this E Marie multipurpo­se accessory has made Oprah’s Favourite Things list. Wear it as a scarf or shawl, or snuggle under it like a blanket. If you’re not chilly on board, fold it up into its included carry bag to fashion a pillow.

E Marie travel blanket, $111, getemarie.com

For quiet comfort

We all know the benefit of good earplugs to damp down ambient noise (or the wailing baby a few seats down). Bonus: this reusable pair is also designed with flexible ridges to help reduce the earaches that can come with changes in air pressure.

EarPlanes reusable earplugs, $23, amazon.ca

For a little pampering

If skin care is your way to unwind before sleep, slather on this fragrance-free mask from Summer Fridays to calm, hydrate and nourish your planeparch­ed face. There’s no need to rinse: leave it on overnight, or wipe it off after 10 minutes. Summer Fridays jet lag mask, $63, sephora.ca

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