10 Useful Items You Should Keep on Your Nightstand

As it turns out, white noise is the most effective lullaby. White noise is defined as sound that contains all frequencies heard by the human ear playing at the same volume. Specialized white noise machines serve up these sounds at the press of the button, blocking distractions and promoting sleep in babies, children, and adults. Available on Amazon; $19.99 .

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Many people use their cell phone as an alarm, but constantly reaching for the device to check the time can get annoying. Consider going back to basics with this electronic clock from Electrohome. It has a 3.6” blue LCD display, back-up battery, adjustable brightness, AM/FM radio, and AUX input for playing music. Perhaps the best feature, however, is the projection display, which broadcasts the time or temperature onto the walls or ceiling. Available on Amazon; $29.99.

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In order to relax before bed, many people read on their phone or tablet. But did you know blue light emitted from screens has a negative effect on sleep? Consider swapping your electronic device for the Kindle Paperwhite, which uses a built-in front light for a comfortable reading experience without straining your eyes. The Kindle Paperweight also resists glare, has an adjustable font size, and weighs less than a paperback, so your arms won’t tire as you lose yourself in a story. Available on Amazon; $119.99 .

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Here's a crazy idea: When you unwind at night, disconnect in a way that doesn't involve tucking your phone into your sheets with you. Instead, prop up your tech accessories on a compact wooden stand. This dock was built for Apple devices (specifically the watch and iPhones), but that doesn't mean it's not flexible. The slots in the bamboo frame are large enough to stand nearly any phone upright, while the ledge is available for draping your Rolex, Fitbit, or any other smartwatch. Best of all, three USB 3.0 charging ports allow you to juice up multiple devices overnight, in addition to an Apple Watch. Available on Amazon; $19.99.

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In the colder months, make room on your nightstand for an item you'll use regularly: a controller for your heated mattress pad. Sunbeam's Quilted Heated Mattress Pad has two controllers (one for each side of the bed) with cords long enough to extend to your side table—ands the sleek interfaces won't appear out of place next to your lamp or alarm clock. Whenever overnight temperatures dip, select your preferred heat setting and rest easy knowing that the 10-hour auto-off function won't let you leave it running for an unsafe amount of time. Available on Amazon; $68.80 for a Queen-sized mattress pad.

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