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Great sleep shouldn’t be elusive. Our team of sleep and bedding experts spends hundreds of hours each year researching and testing everything from mattresses to sheets to sleep-tracking apps designed to help you get more shut-eye. Here you’ll find our best recommendations, including advice on ways to optimize your habits for better sleep.

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How to sleep better

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  • Our picks for best essential oil diffuser, set against a dark green backdrop.

    The Best Essential Oil Diffusers

    by Dorie Chevlen and Shannon Palus

    The Urpower 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser has been our favorite diffuser since 2017.

  • A Zinus Green Tea Cooling Swirl Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom.

    The Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500)

    by Caira Blackwell

    It takes some effort, but you can find a decent, comfortable mattress that won’t break the bank. Here are five we recommend.

  • An illustration of a person's eyes with a clock for each pupil, each clock showing a different time.

    How to Survive Daylight Saving Time

    by Caira Blackwell

    Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on your sleep, and more. Here are tips to make the transition easier.

Mattresses

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    How to Choose a Mattress

    by Joanne Chen

    We’ve collected all our big-picture mattress-buying advice to help you find a bed you’ll happily sleep on for years.

  • A person sleeping on their side while using two white pillows and a comforter.

    The Best Mattresses for Back Pain

    by Joanne Chen

    There is no actual “best” mattress for back-pain sufferers, though one that feels medium-firm to you is likely to be the best choice. We have six to recommend.

  • A person sleeping on their side while resting on one of our picks for the best mattresses for side sleepers.

    The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

    by Caira Blackwell and Joanne Chen

    If you regularly sleep on your side, you’ll likely want a cushy mattress that aligns your spine and offers good support. These are our favorites.

Pillows

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  • Different kinds of body pillows stacked on top of each other.

    The Best Body Pillow

    by Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

    If you need extra support and comfort in bed, or you fall asleep faster when you have something to hug, a body pillow can be a worthy bedding upgrade.

  • Our four memory foam pillow picks all stacked together

    The Best Memory Foam Pillows

    by Jackie Reeve

    We had our testers try 18 shredded, solid-slab, layered, and contoured memory-foam pillows. Their overall favorite: the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow.

  • One of our testers, in a side-sleeping position on one of our picks

    The Best Pillow for Side Sleepers

    by Jackie Reeve

    We recommend the Xtreme Comforts Shredded Memory Foam Pillow for most side-sleepers. If you prefer a smoother cover, get Nest Bedding's Easy Breather Pillow.

Sheets and bedding

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  • Several throw blankets in various colors and textures staged using a wicker stool and a mug of tea.

    The Best Throw Blankets

    by Jackie Reeve

    We spent hundreds of hours researching and testing more than 50 throws. Here are 11 throws we think are the best to curl up with for a nap.

  • A couple of quilts neatly folded and stacked, along with two shams.

    The Best Quilts

    by Jackie Reeve

    After testing 14 different quilts, we found two cozy and beautiful ones that we love.

Sleep gear

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  • Three of our picks for best white noise machines, including the LectroFan EVO and Yogasleep Dohm Nova, in front of a blanket on a purple background.

    The Best White Noise Machine

    by Joanne Chen and Annie Chou

    A white noise machine can mask irritating noises that make it hard to sleep or difficult to focus. The LectroFan EVO is the most effective option for the price.

  • A person standing in a doorway wearing a white plush Restoration Hardware robe over pajamas.

    The Best Robes

    by Jackie Reeve and Zoe Vanderweide

    We found seven ultra-comfy women’s, men’s, and unisex robes in a wide variety of fabrics and styles.

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