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Sleep Support for Women Over 40
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items Sleep hits different in your 40s. Hormonal changes bring night sweats and 4am wake ups. Plus the standard million things running through your mind. These are some things I’ve found in the past couple years that have made nights more restful and pleas...
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Pillows
Supplements
Tools
Blankets & Sheets
Clothing
Pillows
Been a lifelong snorer and noticed it was really affecting my sleep. As I get older, and falling back asleep becomes harder, I want to reduce the amount of time I wake up from snoring. Also helps with heartburn/acid reflux that would keep me up.
Wedge Pillow for Snoring and Acid Reflux
Now that I’m in my 40s, I need all the cooling items for sleep I can get. This pillow is great not only because it’s cooling but also because you can take out or add foam until it gets to a comfortable size.
Cooling Adjustable Pillow
I’ve had such neck problems for the last couple years, and became desperate to find a pillow that would prevent the headaches I’d wake up with from overnight neck strains. This pillow is a splurge, but it’s been my ride or die now for 2 years. I use ...
Contoured Orthopedic Pillow
Supplements
This is my favorite magnesium for sleep. It won’t knock you out the way melatonin does, but it relaxes your body and is a natural way to have some better sleep.
Magnesium Glycinate For Relaxation and Sleep
If you find it hard to wind down at night, whether it’s racing thoughts about work or your endless to do list, this has helped me so much! When I discovered L-Theanine, it was a game changer for my always on brain. And I like this liquid version beca...
Calm Your Mind Before Bed
Tools
I have gifted this to so many friends because it’s truly amazing! There’s tiny beads that create tiny pressure on your eyes that has me falling asleep within 5 minutes. It’s also great for naps or if you prefer the dark but are sleeping in a bright r...
Weighted Sleep Mask
I’ve never liked the feeling of a full weighted blanket, so I was really intrigued when I saw this. It is perfect when I’m extra anxious and need help falling asleep, I lay it over my chest and stomach and fall asleep in minutes.
Compact Weighted Blanket
I often have upper back, neck, & shoulder tightness, so during a rough period I used a heating pad at night. It became a habit and now it’s part of my soothing ritual to go to sleep. I love that this one has a time, I turn it on when I go to bed ...
Heating Pad for Back & Neck
I came across this when I was looking for things to help my daughters bedtime anxiety. It had her falling asleep within 10 mins (instead of the 2 hours it was taking). So I bought one for myself. It’s extra helpful when I wake up at 4am and can’t get...
CalmCarry Mircrocurrent Sleep Aid Device
You can’t go wrong with a classic! These are the white noise machines I got for my kids when they were babies, and then had to get one for myself. I’ve tried other noise machines but the sounds always feel fake. The consistency of this one helps swit...
Dohm Classic White Noise Machine
My husband got me these for Christmas, and they’re such a splurge but I swear they’re the best sleep headphones ever. They don’t fall out, they’re incredibly comfortable to sleep in, and they block out noise. The app has sleep sounds but I pair it wi...
Anker Sleep Earbuds
Ok huge splurge item (bought mine with FSA money!) but my Oura ring has been a huge help in figuring out how I actually slept, and also how my cycle impacts it. There are days I think I slept horrible when I see I actually slept well, I can track the...
Oura Ring 5
Blankets & Sheets
This is the softest throw blanket I’ve ever used. My husband got me a barefoot dreams blanket for Mother’s Day once, but when I washed it, it never felt the same again. I don’t want a blanket that I have to be careful when washing, after that I didn’...
My Holy Grail Throw Blanket
My husband bought these sheets because we were looking for super soft ones, but I was excited to find out they’re cooling too! I used to love linen sheets, but with night sweats becoming a thing now that I’m in my 40s, I need every cooling item on my...
Cotton Sateen Cooling Sheets
For nights when I can’t get warm no matter what I try, I break out this blanket. It has multiple heat settings so I keep it low to not get overheated and it has a timer. I have to be ready for all random body temperature shifts that hormones bring my...
Electric Throw Blanket
Clothing
These are my everyday pjs because they’re soft and lightweight so they never make me hot.
Short PJ Set
During the time of my cycle when I know night sweats are inevitable, I only wear these. They’re so breathable and don’t trap sweat the way some polyester pjs do.
PJs for Night Sweats
Because sometimes I need a one and done sleep outfit. Super soft and breathable.
Bamboo Cooling Nightgown
I didn’t know what I was missing until I found these underwear. I hadn’t heard of the magic of bamboo viscose fabric. Now I’m slowly replacing all my underwear with these. Breathable, doesn’t trap sweat and odor the way cotton does. I like these high...
BAMBOO COOL Women's Seamless Moisture Wicking Briefs