My Current Fixation Is Getting My Best Night's Sleep—Everything I'm Loving From Sound Machines to Supplements

At some point over the summer, I became totally fixated on getting my best night's sleep. It started casually enough—I just needed a new mattress. The one I had developed a permanent dip in the middle, leaving me with back pain every single day. I figured a quick trip to the mattress store would solve the problem, but what began as a straightforward purchase quickly turned into a full-blown rabbit hole into all things sleep. Suddenly, it was all I could think about for weeks.

Investing in a new mattress opened the floodgates. From there, I couldn't stop thinking about pillows, pajamas, and even the scent of my bedroom. Before I knew it, I was in full research mode—reading reviews, watching TikToks, asking friends for recommendations, and testing products both in showrooms and at home. What was supposed to be a simple errand turned into a full-on project. Here’s everything I found—and what I’m actually loving.

Bedding

If you haven't heard of Hästens, it's the Swedish brand famous for mattresses that cost upward of $400,000. (No, that's not a typo.) While I'd love to test one of those someday, I focused on more realistic options. After visiting a handful of NYC showrooms, the Saatva RX is my dream mattress. I had also read about the Helix Midnight Elite for back pain, so that became a strong contender.

The natural progression after the mattress was pillows. I love the Parachute Soft Down Pillow for its plush feel, or Avocado’s Grand Luxe for a firmer alternative. For a duvet insert, the Ostermoor was an instant favorite. I prefer cloud-like bedding and get cold easily, whereas my boyfriend is the opposite—so the fact that both of us love it says a lot. I'm also a fan of Buffy's Cloud Comforter.

Sheets and duvet covers are their own undertaking. (I personally like percale or linen.) Some standouts I’ve tried or bookmarked include Studio Sutram, Bellingo Fine Linen, Morrow Soft Goods, Bed Threads, Sheet Society, The Citizenry, Hawkins New York, Tekla, Thuma, Parachute, and Brooklinen. My new favorite addition is topping it off with a bed blanket or coverlet, which makes the bed feel more put-together.

helix sleep

Midnight Elite

parachute home

Down Pillow in Soft

avocado

Grand Luxe Pillow

Parachute home

Vintage Linen Bed Blanket

Percale Duvet Cover (white) - Twin/twin Xl / White

cultiver

Quilted Bedcover

SUTRAM

Duvet Cover in Sterling

Silk and Snow

Percale Cotton Sheet Set

Parachute

Linen Sheet Set

brooklinen

Classic Percale Core Sheet Set

Pajamas

I've been building out my pajama drawer. Though, I usually gravitate toward nightgowns. Still, the Eberjay Gisele Tencel Modal Short Sleeve Cropped Pj Set has won me over with how soft it is. Some nights, I even like sleeping in my Thuma bath robe like I'm at a hotel…

Pour Les Femmes

Lace Square Neck Nightgown

Eberjey

Gisele Tencel Modal Short Sleeve Cropped Pj Set

Salter House

Lamb Nightdress

Lunya

Washable Silk Slipdress Nightgown

Cozy Earth

Bamboo Rib Knit Boyfriend Dress

Reformation

Lila Sleep Dress

Eileen West

Sleeveless Cotton Lawn Ballet Nightgown

Polo Ralph Lauren

Henley Cotton Pajamas

Hanro

Satin Deluxe Chemise

SKIMS

Soft Lounge Foldover Pants

Thuma

Turkish Cotton Bath Robe

Eye Masks

I used to think eye masks were unnecessary, but I've been converted. The Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eyemask is my current go-to, and the Slip Contour Sleep Mask comes highly recommended.

Slip

Black Contour Sleep Mask

brooklinen

Mulberry Silk Eyemask

Sound Machines

I don't like a cluttered nightstand, but Hatch checks two boxes: a sound machine and an alarm clock in one.

Hatch

Alarm Clock, Sound Machine, Smart Light

Supplements

Magnesium is one of the most popular sleep supplements, and for me, it actually works. In the fall and winter, I like to add mint tea with honey to my bedtime routine.

Natural Vitality

Calm Magnesium Citrate Supplement

Wooden Spoon Herbs

Magic Magnesium Citrate Powder Supplement

Rainbo

11:11 Multi Mushroom Tincture

Room Sprays

A spritz of room spray on my sheets makes getting into bed feel cozier. I like amber notes for warmth, but lavender is always a classic too.

DedCool

Room + Linen Spray in Xtra Milk

THISWORKS

Thisworks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray: Natural Sleep 75ml, 2.5 Fl Oz

OSEA

Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist

Wearables

Sleep tracking has gotten bigger over the past few years, and I'm finally on board. As a bonus, if you like to cycle sync, the Oura Ring pairs directly with the Natural Cycles birth control app, so you can track both in one place.