Ideas for a Sleep Hamper?

lightisfading · 1 November 2007 at 8:38PM

Come on then you (incredibly inventive) lot

I've thought of doing a sleep basket for my mum this year, as she suffers from insomnia on a regular basis.

The main requirement is that it really really needs to be not too big/heavy... all my pressies have to be carted by train 250 miles!!

So far...

A book of some form (amazon)
Guatamalan Worry Dolls (ebay)
Assorted hot drinks sachets, horlicks, hot choc etc.
Lavendar scented bath bits (bodycare, pound shops)
...

hm71_2 · 1 November 2007 at 8:49PM

why not try some sleep spray- avon do it I think its their aromatherapy range or Radox bought some out as well. it's great stuff Avon has a range for what mood you are in but I can't recommend the sleep one enough. I never sleep when I go on holiday strange bed etc.. this stuff sent me out like a light.

hemc · 1 November 2007 at 8:54PM

I can highly reccomend the lavender massage bar from Lush .
My little girl has sleep problems and this works a treat to get her to sleep she often does her own feet and temples with it!

A cd with nature sounds?
c x

MRSMCAWBER · 1 November 2007 at 8:57PM

hi there

What about

one of those eye mask things to keep the light out..
how about a nice relaxing CD..the one with sea, wave noises etc
a nice fleecy blanket - so if she does get up she has something nice n snuggly to keep her warm on the sofa
a hotwater bottle... don't know if you have seen them..but out here you can get those Gel hotwater bottles - but they are scented.. lavender..or neroli etc....
one of those neck pillows or a wheat pillow that you can heat up in the micro
a nice mug to go with her hot chocs etc...

Im just about to put some hampers together and its amazing the things i now spot when im out and about ...

Thats a lovely thought for your mum... these hampers are so personal aren't they.

Pisces · 1 November 2007 at 8:59PM

What a lovely idea, I would love to receive this as I suffer from insomnia myself!

How about:

A good book (Richard and Judy recommended are usually a safe bet)
Anything from the Boots 'sleep' range of lavendar toiletries
Black-out eye covers (the type you get on aeroplanes)
Dream dictionary
Pyjamas
Soothing/meditation CD.

Hope this helps!

newleaf · 1 November 2007 at 9:01PM

Bedsocks or a nice nightie?

jammydodga · 1 November 2007 at 9:39PM

What about some PJ's?

Last time i went in primark had some nice ones for £4.

Horace · 1 November 2007 at 9:47PM

Wilkinsons do their own Lavender natural essence foam bath called Sleep Tight - it is fab and is not to expensive (I swear by it as I use it quite a lot).

jamtart6 · 1 November 2007 at 11:17PM

A glenn harrold complete relaxation cd? he talks you to sleep...sadly then wakes you up after 26minutes, but its much easier to drift off again. did me amazingly good on a 28hour flight to australia!!! i would have preferred it to be longer than 26minute stints tho!!!

patentgirl · 2 November 2007 at 9:57AM

I love this idea My mum suffers from insomnia as well often still awake at 3 in the morning so I might pinch a few everyones ideas one thing I can recommed as hm71 suggested the Avon sleeptheraphy range Mum does like this already brought her some spray for the pillow

C_J · 2 November 2007 at 10:13AM

How about :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Insomnia-Sleep-Problems/dp/1845290704/ref=sr_1_1/026-6709542-9739609?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1193994793&sr=1-1

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