Meet the Winners of Prevention’s 2023 Sleep Awards: Top-Rated Products for Better Sleep

Soft and durable, these sheets are made from long-staple cotton, meaning with very fine, strong yarns that make the fabric feel silky against your skin. Cotton helps support natural body temp regulation, so you’ll get a blissful snooze. “Your body temperature needs to drop a few degrees in order to transition to sleep, so having sheets that are breathable and promote cooler temps is optimal and can help assist with the body’s natural process before bed,” explains Sarah Silverman, Psy.D, behavioral sleep medicine specialist and holistic sleep wellness consultant. And no more bed-making struggles—the long and short sides are labeled to help you get the sheets perfectly oriented on your first try!

Silky soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking, TENCEL is an eco-friendly fabric made from fiber extracted from wood and pulp, and it requires less water to produce than cotton. It helps support our natural body temp regulation, so you’re in for a blissful snooze, and the fitted sheet has deep pockets to accommodate various mattress heights.

Say goodbye to sweaty, sleepless nights. Bedgear Dri-Tec sheets are made from a moisture-wicking material that’s engineered to keep you cool and reduce allergens. Bonus: They don’t wrinkle, and the fitted sheet and pillowcases have strong elastic bands to keep them snugly in place.

You won’t want to get out of bed when you’re cuddled up in these polyester microfiber sheets. Their plush fleece-like softness will keep you toasty (and feels great on your skin), and the fitted sheet features a heavy duty SmartFit elastic band at each corner for a shift-free fit.

“The perfect pillow for you depends on your individual needs and preferences, including the position in which you sleep, size, shape, and material. The goal is to find a pillow that makes you feel comfortable and helps you achieve a restful sleep,” says Raj Dasgupta, M.D., a pulmonary and sleep specialist at the University of Southern California.

Behold the Goldilocks of pillows. The Luxome LAYR pillow comes with three dual-sided layers of inserts, one down-alternative and one made from shredded memory foam, which you can add or remove until you find your optimal height and firmness.

Whether you like to sleep in pants or shorts, long sleeve or short sleeve, or maybe you mix it up—Pact offers all of the above, made from the softest organic cotton. Elastic waistbands help the bottoms fit just right, and the tops are loose and comfy. Mix and match colors and styles to create your ultimate pajama set for any time of year!

A pitch dark bedroom is what sleep experts recommend for a rejuvenating slumber, and sometimes regular drapes or shades just don’t cut it. Blackout curtains are made with an extra layer of fabric to prevent any sliver of light from peeking through, and this set is affordable and offered in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes. “Blackout shades are a must-have in my book. It’s important to think ‘cave-like’ when it comes to your bedroom, so blocking out as much light as possible is key for optimal sleep—even a small amount of light can potentially disrupt you,” says Silverman.

We love a multi-functional item, and the Hatch Restore is the epitome of that in the sleep world. It plays a variety of white noise sounds or bedtime stories to lull you to sleep, has a soft-glow reading light to help you wind down, and also features a sunrise alarm that simulates natural daylight for a gentle wake-up. “Alarms that simulate natural sunlight can make waking up easier for some people because they help halt the release of melatonin, which makes you sleepy,” says Dr. Dasgupta.

A quiet bedroom is key to falling and staying asleep, and if white noise isn’t your thing, the right pair of earplugs can be helpful. “Environmental noise can be a significant barrier to adequate sleep; this includes all the ambient sounds you can’t avoid at night, such as outside traffic, neighbors upstairs, and the TV in the next room. Anything you can do to minimize these sounds will help prevent disrupted sleep, and wearing earplugs is one potential solution,” Dr. Dasgupta says.

This set is made from silicone, which molds to your ear for a more comfortable fit, and it’s noise-blocking enough to mask environmental sounds while still allowing you to hear important things like a smoke detector or your alarm.

Adding some moisture to the air can help you breathe easier and reduce upper respiratory symptoms that stem from dry air, but some units can be loud and hulking. This humidifier is a slightly larger version of the company’s popular OG humidifier, but it’s still lightweight and can moisturize up to 1,000 square feet. Canopy humidifiers feature a unique technology that inhibits mold growth (a common problem when water or moisture lingers in the tank), water is filtered via a UV light before being turned into hydrated air that’s dispensed, and if you regularly rely on a humidifier, you can spring for a subscription that ships you a replacement filter every 45 days.

A body pillow can take your slumber to the next level, whether your need a little extra support or are in the mood for a stress-relieving cuddle. Body pillows contour to the shape of your body to help prevent sleep-disrupting back pain. “A body pillow can relieve your pressure points and reduce the chances of back and neck pain by providing more arm and leg support beyond what you get from your mattress. Individuals who have obstructive sleep apnea, acid reflux, or women who are pregnant might especially benefit from the positional therapy of a body pillow,” says Dr. Dasgupta. This body pillow also comes with a washable cover and dual-sided comfort—hug a cozy jersey fabric side, or flip it over for a cooling vibe.

No more neck cricks with the TEMPUR-Ergo Cooling Neck Pillow from Tempur-Pedic. It features a little dip that optimally cradles your neck and promotes proper sleep position, and there’s a layer of cooling gel to help keep you from overheating throughout the night.

The smoothness of a silk pillowcase means that there’s less friction—and this is what you want if you’re looking to prevent wrinkles or fine lines or to wake up without frizzy bedhead. This pillowcase is more affordable than many, comes in a variety of colors, and has a zipper enclosure to keep your pillow from inching out while you sleep.

This unit is meant for on-the-go, so it’s perfect if you sleep alone. It’s the ideal size for setting on your home or hotel nightstand, and each charge supports eight hours of ultra quiet, hydrating mist. More happy news: Keeping it clean has never been easier, all it needs is a quick rinse!

If you struggle with restless legs syndrome—that uncontrollable urge to move your legs, sometimes accompanied by aching or uncomfortable sensations, which often gets worse while sleeping—compression socks may help. The pressure feels good and also encourages blood flow to help you sleep comfier and sounder. If you don’t like sleeping in socks, try the PRO Compression Calf sleeve, which delivers the same benefits while leaving your feet free

The pressure of a weighted blanket can help relax you and promote a calming sleep, but hot sleepers might find them too warm, and some options tend to shift and disrupt the weight distribution. Sleep Number’s True Temp Weighted Blanket has an outer cover that’s specifically crafted to attract and remove moisture, which helps keep your body at a comfortable temperature, and its no-shift channel construction prevents it from moving around so the weight stays evenly distributed all night long.