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Everyone in the world wants a good night sleep there is zero question. We literally spend a 3rd of our life sleeping why should we not set ourselves up for optimal sleep? If you didn’t know, lack of sleep is extremely harmful to our health including bad for the heart, imbalanced hormones, the body’s ability to fight disease, and interupts cell regeneration just to name a few.

A good night’s sleep will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

I’ve been a good sleeper most my life until I began having neck and upper back trouble. Chiropractic work, massage, and stretching only go so far and waking up in agony wasn’t going to cut it. Soon after, I stayed at a very nice hotel with the highest grade BEDS and was hooked as well as astounded how much sleeping on the right mattress gave my body the support and comfort needed to not wake up feeling awful!

After some digging around, sampling and finally, obtaining essential, top rated products, I compiled a list here for you! Top rated beds and “dressings”, that will offer the best support for the best sleep of your life.

How To CREATE The PERFECT BED That Will Put You To Sleep Fast!

1. It All Starts With The Best Mattress!

Mattresses have come a long way and while they can be the priciest part of a bed, they are the most important element of a great night’s sleep. It is wise to choose a mattress that will keep your spine and hips aligned and you want a mattress that lasts. I mean seriously, you’re spending quite a bit on a good bed, may as well get your use out of it!

Investing in a great mattress is investing in yourself.

I have two Lull mattresses. After long months of research, reading reviews, warranties etc. Lull was hands down the BEST choice in terms of new technology and comfort. 3 layers of indestructible memory foam and both cooling and therapeutic properties. This bed is so soft and makes zero noise under your body and head! Added bonus? The bed has a no disturb quality about it so whenever your partner moves around, you never know.

If the Lull’s price is too steep for the pocket book the Nectar Premier Copper 14" Queen Mattress - Medium Firm Gel Memory Foam Mattress is a great alternative. If cost is no issue, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-ProAdapt remains a favorite for chronic pain sufferers and is still top rated for 2024.

2. The perfect pillows

Purchase a pillow or two that are “just right” for you. Personally, my husband and I have a big range of pillows we use each night from neck support, between legs and hugged to the body and it’s taken a few years to get them right.

Find head and neck support, whether you’re a side or back sleeper, there is a pillow perfect for you. If you are unsure, visit a local bed center, lay on a bed and try some pillows. I strongly discourage purchasing at these stores as they are super pricey! Recently we visited one after my ACL surgery and three pillows would have cost $600 bucks. Urm NO.

Here is a list of tested and voted best pillows in 2024 according to sleepfoundation.org.

Best Overall – Saatva Latex Pillow

Neck support – Luxome LAYR customizable pillow

Memory foam – Sleep is the Foundation Shredded Memory Foam Pillow

Cooling – Cozy Earth Pillow

Hotel - Style – Seet Zzz Plant-based pillow

Side Sleepers – Eli & Elm Cotton Side-sleeper pillow

For Back and Stomach Sleepers – Helix GlacioTex Cooling Memory Foam Pillow – Back and Stomach Sleeper

Luxury – Boll & Branch Down Chamber Pillow – Soft

For Neck Pain – Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Pillow

For Shoulder Pain – Noble Head Pillow

Goose Down – Quince Luxe Goose Down Pillow

Combination Sleeper - Luxe Pillow (Down and Feather)

3. The right sheets for you

Get sheets that feel the best against your skin TO YOU. Not what others say or advertisers say are best. Feel the difference between cotton, satin, and flannel. My favorite is a lightweight, soft cotton, at least 400 thread count sheet. I love them clean and crisp and prefer to bleach for the cleanest and most hotel-like experience.

4. The perfect top cover

It is advised to put atop you a HEAVY blanket. It acts as a decompressor to weigh your body down and scientifically proven to enduce sleep. There are many to choose from. I personally use a heavy fleece blanket and a quilt from my younger years. I also enjoy a down-alternative once in awhile. My husband sleeps warm so doesn’t like a lot blankets. If you sleep warm there are options too!

Here is a quick guide to top rated - BEST BLANKETS OF 2024 according to sleepfoundation.org:  

Best Overall – Luxome Ultra Plush Throw

Most Luxurious – Saatva Organic Velvet Diamond Quilt

Most Comfortable – Cozy Earth Bamboo Blanket

Weighted – Silk & Snow Knit Weighted Blanket

Temperature Regulating – Luxome Lightweight Blanket

All-Season – Slumber Cloud Textured Blanket

Best Design – Buffy Puffer Blanket

5. Lastly, correct lighting

You don’t want too harsh overhead lights. Put a small lamp, either stand alone or on a side table or nightstand next to your bed. The lighting should be serene and soft. Find something that fits with your aesthetic or try something new. Either way, put something next to bed that quietly guides you to your sleep space and can easily be turned off when you close your eyes.

Let me also offer you this:

If you insist on having your phone next to you, I strongly recommend turning the device face down and on silent. If you need an alarm as most folks including me do, purchase one separately. You can find many with additional features like white noise, quiet music, healing sounds, colored night lights etc. that you can set as to help you fall asleep faster.

Establishing a nighttime routine will also ensure you have the best chance at getting “good” sleep. Here is a great article I like with great ideas to help encourage a good nights sleep.

The temperature in the room will aslo make a difference in comfort. Ideally a room should be somewhere between 60 and 67 degrees for optimal comfort. Better yet, if light and noise are no issue, open a window to let fresh air in and cool the room down naturally.

Give yourself a real chance at a restful night by taking the plunge and purchasing a nice mattress like Lull, then figure out what feels best for you, for pillows, sheets and blankets.

Whether you sleep hot or need something heavy to keep you cozy the options above will not disappoint. Sleep is more important than almost anything else to maintain our health and well-being both physically and mentally. You want something you can look forward to getting into bed for.

A great night’s sleep will absolutely CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

With proper rest you’ll avoid various health problems and improper digestion, inflammation will be reduced and you will have better control of bodily pain. Your best sleep is right around the corner. Cheers to a great rest my friend!