Sleep gear

Several studies have touted the ability of sleep and fitness trackers to detect COVID-19 and other illnesses. But there are caveats.

One of our staffers was searching for a small guest bed that could be easily stored and instead found a multi-functional cot that goes above and beyond.

The Somnox sleep robot is a soft, “breathing” lima bean that you hug to fall asleep.

We measured 25 different sets of earplugs and sleep-tested the top contenders to find that Mack's Slim Fit Soft Foam Earplugs are the best for most people.

Our sleep and travel editors recommend gear for coping with travel-induced insomnia, vetted through hours of testing and years of personal experience.

We compared dozens of cribs, mattresses, and monitors and talked to doctors Harvey Karp and Bill Sears to find the best bets for a good night's sleep.