5 summer sleep saviours to help you catch some cool Zzzs

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Sleep is sacred. Not to mention essential for good health by boosting mood, brain performance and overall health.

According to the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults, people younger than 65 years old should get between seven to nine hours of good-quality sleep each night while seniors are recommended to get between seven and eight hours.

With sweet summer nights filled with good rest in mind, we’ve rounded up five essential sleep items ranging from cool linen bedding to a lightweight pyjama set. Happy sleeping!

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The best linen bedding set

Linen bedding is an essential summertime sleep setup thanks to its soft feel and breathability. This Linen Pencil Stripe Quilt Bundle from Cozy Earth offers the full top-of-bed setup — quilt and two pillow shams — crafted from a stylish, striped 100 per cent stonewashed European flax linen. It’s the kind of bedding that’s so cosy it will make it even more difficult than usual to get out of bed come morning.

$915 | Cozyearth.com

The best sleep lamp

Whether for a nursery or for your own bedroom, this Nanit Sound + Light Machine taps into the power of light and sound to improve sleep quality. The compact, portable clock/lamp/light features 11 soothing sound settings, including white noise, nature and even wake-up songs, along with a customizable nightlight colour. For parents, the multitasking sleep tool also boasts cry detection to alert parents — and it’s all easily programmable through the Nanit app.

$149.99 | Nanit.ca

The best sleep set

Finicky, form-fitting pyjamas? No thanks! Skip the tug-and-pull of uncomfortable sleep sets with these Short Sleeve Modal Sleep Top and Shorts (sold separately) from the Canadian brand Knix. The stylish pieces are made from an easy-care, lightweight modal-blend material that has a super soft feel and a blissful breathability. See you later, night sweats.

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$65 (top), $45 (shorts) | Knix, knix.ca

The best soothing sleep roll-on

Sure, melatonin is having a moment, but if you’re looking for a topical option to help set the stage for good sleep, consider the bestselling Sleep Well Restful Sleep Remedy Roll-on from the Vancouver-headquartered brand Saje Natural Wellness. Applied to pulse points such as the wrist and temples 20-30 minutes before bedtime, the plant-based roll-on formula features soothing aromatherapy ingredients such as camomile and lavender believed to aid in relaxation and rest.

$33 | Saje, saje.ca

The best skin sleeping mask

Bedtime is a time to reset your body — and that includes your skin. Boost your overnight rejuvenation with a skin-boosting sleep mask like this one from Belif. The Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask boasts a cooling, jellylike texture for a pleasant sensorial experience before bed. And soothing and hydrating ingredients such as Scottish heather and lady’s mantle work to “replenish and revive” dry, tired skin for a welcome boost by the morning. Pair it with a silk pillowcase and matching eye mask for the ultimate overnight experience.

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