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The National Sleep Foundation did a poll in 2002 and found that 74% of adult Americans experienced a sleep problem, while 37% showed signs of narcolepsy due to sleep deprivation. So it doesn’t surprise me that many people are asking Santa for sleep related gifts. If you are out there shopping and you don’t know what to give your sleepless partner, friend or relative here are 20 ideas to help them fall asleep easy:
1. A White Noise Machine: The SleepMate Machine creates a consistent, smooth sound of rushing air. This white noise sound effectively masks unwanted noises and creates a sense of calm, making it easier to concentrate, relax and/or sleep. Customer reviews for MARPAC SleepMate 980A Dual Speed Electro-Mechanical White Noise Machine / Sound Machine For Sleeping at Home & Travel ** New Model ** + Sleep Mask
2. Sleep Music: 6 Nature Sounds: Ocean, Summer Night, Rain, Rain forest, Thunder or Waterfall. Wake to nature sounds, radio or alarm. Time projects on ceiling in soothing blue light. Create the perfect sleep environment. Customer reviews for HoMedics SS-4000 Sound Spa Classic Deluxe Clock Radio & Sound Machine with Time Projection
3. Sleep Mask and/or Ear Plugs: The Travel Eye Mask shuts out any light while earplugs which are also included makes for hours of uninterrupted sleep due to external noises. See product for Travel Sleep Eye Mask with Ear plugs
4. Memory Foam Mattress Topper: Increase sleep quality and personal comfort by adding one of these ventilated memory foam mattress enhancers to an existing mattress set. Customer reviews for Sleep Studio 2-Inch ViscO2 Ventilated Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen
5. Memory Foam Mattress Pillow/ Hops or Lavender filled pillow: My favorite memory foam pillow is the traditional softness of fiberfill but also the cradling comfort of memory foam, now you can have both with the 2 in 1 Bed Pillow. In fact I just bought one for 42.00 at Kohls, but you can find them for less. See product review for Serta 2-in-1 Memory Foam Pillow
6. Organic/Natural Sheets: Sleep for one night with these sheets and you'll forget completely that you are helping to save the planet. Customer reviews for Magnolia Organics Essentials Organic Cotton Sheet Set (Full)
7. Gift Card at a Mattress Store: Kmart is having a better than Black Friday Sale through 12/11/10.
8. Humidifier: Do you have a child that can't sleep because they are stuffed up from a cold or dry air? A humidifier can:
- Provide relief for cough, cold and flu symptoms
- Support easier breathing and congestion relief from allergy and asthmatic type symptoms
- Provide moisture for dry coughs, sinus irritation, dry skin
Product description and customer reviews for Crane Adorable 1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Penguin Shape
9. Tea Set with Celestial Seasonings Herb Tea, Sleepytime, 20-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 6)
decaf tea or Chamomile
10. Comfy non-constrictive pajamas
11. An IOU to babysit the kids overnight
12. A Boring Book or one related to sleep: How about reading a book that will help with your baby? The Baby Sleep Book by America's favorite pediatric experts turn their attention to solving babies' sleep problems in a definitive book that offers immediate results. A comprehensive, reassuring, solution-filled sleep resource, this guide shows parents how to match the nighttime temperament of their baby to their own lifestyle, and provides practical tools parents need to help the entire family sleep better. For more information on: The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night's Rest for the Whole Family
13. Relaxing Bath Petals Naturals - French Alpine Lavender Bath Salts, 11 oz. (312 g)
14. Melatonin or other Herbal Supplement that aides sleep. One product review stated that they were a terrible sleeper. Despite several prescription sleep aids, they did not sleep. A doctor suggested going the natural route. takin time released 5mg melatonin and 500mg L Tryptophan. She now gets an average 4-5 hour per night of uninterrupted sleep! Before it only 2 hours or less and was wide awake. Not expensive and it works. Additional product reviews for Natrol Melatonin TR 5mg-100 Tablets
15. Foods that are rich in Tryptophan and natural sleep aid such as; turkey, tart cherries, seeds, nuts, eggs, cereal and milk.
16. A journal to record lucid dreams and sleep habits. See article on the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach it has a way to keep a sleep journal online while storing your actual sleep data.
17. Self-hypnotic tapes. Learn more about your P's and Q's for easy sleep with meditation and self-hypnosis. Deep Sleep with Medical Self-Hypnosis
18. Pearlydreams Sleep Enhancing Toothpaste
19. Ocean Waves and Binaural Beats: 18Hz Beta Wave to 6Hz Theta Wave 5 Minute Entrainment Sweep and 6Hz Theta Wave 1 Hour Loop
20. Dreammate Sleep Inducer
(both worn on the wrist)
These gifts can range under $10 dollars to as much as $600+ for a king size memory foam mattress. If you do decide on a memory foam mattress topper make sure it has a terry cloth cover. The terry cloth cover will help circulate the air between the topper and the person’s body which will keep them cooler.
Sleep aides help but do not cure a chronic sleep disorder like sleep apnea. If the sleeplessness persists over a period of time it is advisable to see a physician as he may recommend a sleep specialist. Sleep apnea is usually determined through an overnight sleep study and requires treatment with a CPAP machine. Make sure you consult your doctor before taking any supplements as they may interfere with other prescribed medication or acerbate other medical conditions. The content provided in All I Want for Christmas is a Good Night's Sleep is for information purposes only, intended to raise the awareness of different solutions for your sleep problems and should not be considered medical advice. For medical diagnosis and treatment, please see your qualified health-care professional.
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