Best Sleep Gifts Under $25 That We Actually Use Every Night

Wellness editor Anna Gragert swears by this lotion from Lush. She has used it to help her fall asleep for over seven years and she doesn't plan on going back. Its soothing lavender scent relaxes and calms her mind before bed. Out of all the lavender-scented lotions she has tried, this is by far her favorite. It's also made with oat milk, almond oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter and tonka. Anna also loves how moisturizing the lotion is. 

I love wearing socks when I'm lounging around the house, and I especially like to wear them when I'm cozying up before bed. My favorite pair of socks for sleep are the Cozy Earth Plush Lounge Socks. They are the softest pair I own and are made of Viscose from bamboo and polyester. I love how luxurious they feel, and you can even find them for under $20 when they are on sale (like right now). Be aware that they sell out fast.

If you like to listen to music to help you fall asleep but find earbuds uncomfortable overnight, sleep writer Aly Lopez recommends Bluetooth headband headphones. She likes the Musicozy 5.2 Sleep Headphones because the headband is comfortable, soft and not too tight or restrictive. She tested quite a few sleep headphones, and she crowned the Musicozy 5.2 headphones the best budget headband headphones for sleep. While they aren't noise canceling, she says that they also have decent sound quality for the price.

I'm a big fan of melatonin supplements. It's my go-to sleep aid and is a part of my bedtime routine most of the time. On nights when I need a little extra help falling asleep, I take a 5 mg Nature Made melatonin tablet about 20 to 30 minutes before bed. Sometimes, I will only take half. Either way, it always helps me feel sleepy enough to fall asleep. One bottle of melatonin contains 90 tablets, and it usually lasts me about four to five months at a time. For under $10, it's probably the best Amazon purchase I make a few times a year.     

In addition to Lush's Sleepy Lotion, Anna likes to wear a sleep mask at night. Her go-to is an adjustable mask from Amazon that's only $10. The Alaska Bear Sleep Mask is comfortable and has a silky feel. Anna loves how easy it is to wash in the washing machine. She wears it every night to fall asleep, and it perfectly blocks out all the outdoor light that comes in through her blinds. 

If melatonin tablets aren't your style, I also like to use melatonin patches. Not only are patches fun (and make a great gift), they work as well as melatonin supplements. I have tested seven types of sleep patches from three top brands, and I found the patches from The Patch Brand to be the best. I like how they didn't leave adhesive on my skin like some did and were fairly comfortable. One patch contains 3 mg of melatonin, .5 mg of bacopa monnieri extract, 4.5 mg of valerian root extract, 3.5 mg of passionfruit extract, 1 mg of vitamin B2, 750 mcg of magnesium citrate, 500 mcg of hops and 15 mcg of vitamin D. It can be worn up to 8 hours. 

A hot shower is also a part of my bedtime routine, and I recently started using shower steamers to enhance the experience. I like to use Zesah Sports Aromatherapy steamers because they are made with eucalyptus oil and menthol. The eucalyptus is calming and stress-relieving, especially right before bed. I also enjoy the added menthol when I have a cold with congestion. One package contains seven tabs. 

If you are looking for an all-natural sleep aid, I can't recommend herbal tea enough. I drink Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea almost every night, and it never fails to make me feel tired enough to sleep. It contains chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, tilia flowers, blackberry leaves, hawthorn and rosebuds -- all of which are known for their calming and sleep-inducing effects. I like to drink a cup about 30 minutes before bed. 

I've been searching for an affordable weighted sleep mask that I enjoy, and I'm very happy with the one I use now. My Deeps Weighted sleep mask is only $25 and infused with lavender. I love that it doesn't feel too heavy on my eyes (like some weighted masks do), and I can breathe in the relaxing lavender while in bed. The outer material is comfortable and can be removed and machine-washed. If you are searching for an affordable weighted sleep mask, this one may be for you.  

Managing wellness editor, Nasha Addarich Martínez is a fan of aromatherapy. She likes to use Woolzies' Sweet Dreams essential oils at night because it blends a few of her favorite scents for relaxing and unwinding like lavender, chamomile and clary sage. Whenever she needs an extra relaxing bedtime routine, she puts a few drops in her diffuser and it quickly fills her room with a subtle scent that feels like a warm hug.

If you, like me, are interested in the benefits of a silk pillowcase but don't want to eat the high cost of real silk, satin or polyester are great materials to start with. I have two Bedsure satin pillowcases that I like to use from time to time. The material feels silky, and I like how cool it feels against my skin. It is made of 100% polyester, and while it isn't mistaken for real silk, it's a great value and a substitute. These Bedsure pillowcases come in 35 colors and five sizes.

On hot nights or times when my room gets too warm, I like to turn on the fan on my bedside table. It's small enough to fit next to my bed, and I love how light and portable it is. I've had this Honeywell Turboforce fan for about five years now, and I haven't had any issues. It has three speeds, and the lowest speed is strong enough to cool me down and help me sleep. It even doubles as a white-noise machine when I let it run all night.