GET BETTER ZZZ'S

QUALITY SLUMBER is one of the most important things you can give YOUR BODY AND MIND - but it doesn't always happen naturally. So we tapped top sleep EXPERTS to find out what types of SLEEP TOOLS they thought really helped, then RESEARCHED AND TESTED dozens of products meant to sweeten your dreams, from the pillow under your head to the sheets atop your feet. NOW MEET THE WINNERS: They'll help you create your optimal sleep sanctuary so you can have a very good night.

- ALYSSA JUNG

YOUR SLEEP DEN 

1. BEST SLEEP MACHINE Hatch Restore ($130, hatch.co)

We love a multifunctional 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 features a sunrise alarm that simulates natural daylight for a gentle wake-up.

2. BEST PILLOW LUXOME LAYR ($120, luxome.com)

Behold a pillow even Goldilocks could love. Its three layers of inserts include down-alternative, solid memory foam, and shredded memory foam. You can add or remove material until you find your just-right height and firmness.

3. BEST BLACKOUT CURTAINS Amazon Basics Room Darkening Blackout Curtains ($29, Amazon) 

A pitch-dark bedroom is what sleep experts recommend for rejuvenating slumber, and sometimes regular drapes or shades just don't cut it. Blackout curtains are made with extra lining to prevent even a sliver of light from sneaking through, and this affordable set comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.

4. BEST SHEETS Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheets (from $159, brooklinen.com)

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. 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!

5. BEST EARPLUGS Loop Earplugs Quiet ($20, us.loopearplugs.com)