The 2025 Wellness Gift Guide: Best Sleep and Self-Care Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Summary 

The holidays can be stressful, but gift-giving doesn’t have to be. Make holiday shopping easier, and give friends and family gifts they actually want. Read on for our self-care ideas that support healthy habits, from relaxation and stress-busting tools to sleep tech.

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It’s tiiiime! The holidays are coming fast, and that means your to-buy list is probably growing by the day. Nobody on your list actually needs another sweater (or whiskey stones or a milk frother). This year, level up your gifting game and give what everyone actually needs: self-care. 

Life is chaotic and stressful. Gifts that help people prioritize their own wellness say “I see you, and I care” by meeting a real, practical need in everyday life. If you need a little guidance, we rounded up the best self-care gifts of 2025 (hint: they involve sleep). 

Table of contents

1. How to Choose a Wellness Gift They’ll Actually Use
2. Best Wellness Gifts for 2025
3. Key Takeaways
4. FAQs
5. References 

How to Choose a Wellness Gift They’ll Actually Use

Wellness or self-care gifts are a great choice for friends and family because they’re both thoughtful and practical. Instead of adding clutter, wellness gifts support rest, calm, and small moments of ease in a world where most of us feel stretched thin.

They also feel personal without being overly intimate. A sleep upgrade, cozy product, or simple self-care tool is a way of saying “I care about you feeling good,” which makes a gift feel meaningful long after the holidays.

Need help with self-care gift ideas? Start with the recipient’s lifestyle: Do they struggle with sleep, travel often, feel stressed at work, or love cozy nights in? Try to choose a gift that solves a real problem or enhances an existing habit. While thoughtfulness is part of the equation as you consider your recipient’s needs and lifestyle, practical, easy-to-use items tend to have the most impact in day-to-day life. 

Best Wellness Gifts for 2025  

Everyone rests and recharges a little differently, so we organized our top gift ideas by persona. Whether you’re shopping for a new parent, a traveler, or someone who just needs a little calm, you’ll find a feel-good match here.

Best Gifts for Her

1. Hatch Restore in Putty: Nothing says “self care” like better sleep. More than a white noise machine, Hatch Restore helps support healthy sleep habits with Cue to Unwind (personalized reminders to start unwinding), an Unwind Routine with sleepy sounds and lights, and a Sunrise Alarm for gentler mornings. The soft, putty hue is a cozy addition to any bedside table.
2. Weighted Sleep Mask: Like a weighted blanket for your eyes, the Nodpod mask adds gentle, calming pressure to the eyes while blocking out light that can disrupt sleep. She can heat it up or stick it in the freezer for pain relief, too. Choose from 10+ colors to match her vibe.
3. Relaxing Bath Soak: Along with relieving muscle tension, a cozy bath soak can make any bath a relaxing, spa-like experience (perfect for a bedtime ritual). The Oak Essentials Dream Bath Soak also softens and hydrates skin. Choose a comforting scent, like lavender or chamomile.
4. Herbal Tea Set: If she wants to prioritize mental and physical wellness, give her a set of herbal teas for a mid-afternoon self-care moment or a relaxing before-bed ritual. The Tea Forte Herbal Tea Chest comes with 20 different teas to sample (two of each blend).

Best Gifts for Him 

1. Hatch Restore in Cocoa: Good sleep is one of the most underrated performance and productivity tools out there. Hatch Restore helps make it easier by creating an Unwind Routine he doesn’t have to think about — just tap and let the calming sounds, dimming light, and guided relaxation cues take over. In the morning, the Sunrise Alarm eases him awake without the jolt of a phone alert.
2. Men’s Skincare Set: Skincare isn’t just about healthy skin. It’s a self-care ritual that can be a great add-on to a nightly bedtime routine. This gift set from Kiehl’s includes a travel-sized face wash, moisturizer, and exfoliating body scrub.
3. Cozy Slippers: The best bedtime routines involve simple cues that signal the body to rest, whether switching your phone to “Do Not Disturb” or putting on cozy sleepwear. Made with memory foam and fluffy sherpa, these Bombas slippers are extra comfy after a long day.
4. Heated Neck Wrap: This Bearaby Heated Neck Wrap is weighted, offering gentle pressure as it cradles the neck and shoulders. He can heat it up or freeze it to relax tense muscles after a long day at work or a tough workout. The design molds comfortably to the body, making it ideal for evening wind-downs or desk-side stress relief.

Best Gifts for the New Parent

1. Hatch Baby : Baby sleep can be overwhelming. Hatch Baby helps parents take care of themselves by creating simple, soothing routines that help babies wind down and create associations with sleep (and, hopefully, sleep more consistently over time). A bonus? The device comes with 6 months of baby sleep support included.
2. Meal Delivery Gift Card: When every minute counts, having dinner taken care of feels like a lifesaver. A meal delivery gift card gives exhausted new parents access to nourishing meals on the nights when cooking just isn’t happening — no planning, prepping, or dishes required.
3. Massage Gun: With a baby in the picture, scheduling a spa day may not be realistic. A massage gun can be a helpful stand-in for relaxation and addressing tense, tight muscles. The easy-to-use Theragun Mini comes with three attachments for different muscle groups (and it even fits in a diaper bag).
4. Thermos: For new parents, surviving the day is sometimes the name of the game. A sturdy, sealed Thermos makes it safer to drink hot drinks (read: the day’s third cup of coffee) around baby. The Miir 360 Traveler is insulated, so the drink stays hot even if mom and dad get distracted by diaper changes or fussiness.

Best Gifts For Your Busiest Friend

1. Hatch Go: Travel doesn’t have to throw off the sleep routine. Hatch’s portable white noise machine, Hatch Go, blocks out disruptive sounds at hotels and Airbnbs while making it easy to wind down with relaxing audio (think ocean sounds, rainfall, or old faithful, the fan sound).
2. Gratitude Journal: For the friend who’s always in “go mode” and has a hard time stopping, encourage a bit of present moment mindfulness with a gratitude journal. This customizable journal from Papier is full of prompts, activities, and affirmations to encourage a joyful mindset (even when life is stressful).
3. Essential Oil Travel Kit: Sensory experiences — like calming smells — can encourage mind and body relaxation when things feel chaotic. This well-rated travel kit from Osea comes with a bath oil, essential oil roll-on, and pillow mist to encourage calming rituals while away from home.
4. Travel Pillow: For busy jetsetters, every bit of sleep counts. If your friend is a frequent flyer, gift them a supportive, TRTL travel pillow for better plane (or road trip) sleep. It’s lightweight and compact, making it an easy addition to any carry-on. 

Key Takeaways

• Wellness or self-care gifts are a thoughtful way to meet a practical need in someone’s day-to-day life. 
• The best wellness gifts match how someone actually lives. Start with their habits and goals, then pick a gift that helps them feel supported.
• Hatch Restore, Hatch Baby, and Hatch Go make it easy to prioritize wellness by supporting healthy sleep habits, a core pillar of both physical and mental health.

Whether you’re gifting or want to invest in your own wellness, discover how Hatch can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are practical gifts better than sentimental ones?

It depends on the person. Practical gifts that make life easier are universally appreciated, while sentimental gifts land best when you know someone well. A blend of thoughtful and useful tends to be the sweet spot.

What makes a gift a “wellness” gift?

A wellness gift supports some aspect of rest, relaxation, or daily wellbeing. That can include sleep tools, self-care items, stress-relief products, or anything that helps someone feel calmer, healthier, or more grounded in their routine.

How much should I spend on a holiday gift?

There’s no ideal number. Most people appreciate thoughtful, useful gifts far more than expensive ones. Set a budget you’re comfortable with, then choose something that feels personal or solves a real everyday need.