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Ideas for a Sleep Hamper?

Come on then you (incredibly inventive) lot :D 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)
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  • hm71_2
    hm71_2 Posts: 1,980 Forumite
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    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.
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  • hemc
    hemc Posts: 125 Forumite
    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?
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  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    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.
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  • Pisces
    Pisces Posts: 224 Forumite
    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!
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  • newleaf
    newleaf Posts: 3,132 Forumite
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  • What about some PJ's?

    Last time i went in primark had some nice ones for £4.
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  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    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
    jamtart6 Posts: 8,302 Forumite
    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!!!

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  • patentgirl
    patentgirl Posts: 1,041 Forumite
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    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
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