With the clocks set to change on Sunday October 6 (this is the one where you lose an hour of sleep) for most of the population, now is the time to reset your sleep rituals. You can start by making your bed as cosy as possible – there are plenty of great Aussie brands making cotton and linen sheets, silk pillowcases, cloud-like pillows and seasonally appropriate doonas. Reducing your screen time before bed and using herbal remedies to calm your nervous system are also thought to help get your body ready for deep rest.
Here are six products that will put you to sleep – in a good way.
Hommey short sleeve shirt and sleep shorts
$89
Hommey’s plush cotton robes are a post-shower staple. Now, the Melbourne brand has you sorted for sleep time too. Its colourful new sleepwear range includes soft cotton shorts, shirts and pants. The solid and striped separates are made to be mixed and matched so you can build out your line-up of PJs however you like.Salt Lab Magnesium Reset bath salts
from $60
A warm bath can help to lower the body’s core temperature and trigger circadian sleep signals. Adding magnesium bath salts to your soak is also thought to aid muscle relaxation and calm the nervous system. Salt Lab’s formula includes bentonite clay, which has physical cleansing benefits and will leave your skin feeling smooth and soothed.The Koala Pillow
$150
This pillow from Koala is made from gel-infused memory foam, which is designed to move heat and moisture away from your head. Like the Aussie brand’s mattresses, the pillow is also ventilated, allowing airflow to the other side of the pillow. Plus, it features soft and firm sides, giving you options on those nights when you can’t stop tossing and turning.Aura Home Halo organic cotton sheet set
from $259
Made from 100 per cent organic cotton percale and finished with a slight stonewash, these lightweight sheets tick all the boxes for a restful night. The peppermint colourway has the added benefit of mimicking nature and delivering a sense of peace and quiet.Gro-To Bad Dream Buster calming room spray
$12.50
This might technically come from Go-To’s kids line but who’s to say adults can’t benefit from bad dream busting too? The lavender-scented spray is designed to be used as part of a bedtime ritual to help calm the nervous system, offering a natural remedy for insomnia.Slip Contour silk sleep mask
$60
A light-blocking silk sleep mask is a godsend when the sun starts rising earlier. This contoured style has been specifically designed to fit people with eyelash lifts or extensions, but the padded finish can be worn by anyone – it offers a gentler fit on the eyelids to help alleviate sensitivity.Additional reporting by Emma Norris
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