Thoughtful gift ideas for someone who snores

The most useful gift for someone who snores matches why they snore: something to open the nose, keep the mouth closed or keep them off their back. Our top idea is a nasal strip and mouth tape kit, followed by simple options for the snorer and the person sleeping beside them. If their snoring comes with gasping or pauses in breathing, the kindest gift is a nudge toward a doctor.

You'd be giving it to a big club. In a 2021 survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), nearly 70% of Americans who share a bed said their partner snores.

How do you choose a gift for a snorer?

The best way to choose a gift for a snorer is to think about when the snoring happens. Cleveland Clinic says back sleepers are more likely to snore than side sleepers, that congestion from colds and allergies can block airflow, and that people with allergies are more likely to sleep with their mouth open. If the snoring is worst on their back, a pillow is a good bet. If it's worse in allergy season or with a cold, think nose first. If their mouth hangs open, a strip and tape kit fits. And if it's mostly after a drink or two, no gadget will help as much as an earlier last round.

Our top gift idea

A nasal strip and mouth tape kit

The NHS matches snoring fixes to their cause. For blocked or narrow airways in the nose it suggests nasal dilators or strips, and for a mouth that falls open during sleep it suggests something that keeps the mouth closed. A kit with both covers those two causes in one box. The research is small but encouraging. Strips cut snoring frequency in a randomized trial of people with chronic rhinitis, and a 2025 systematic review found three studies in which keeping the mouth closed was followed by less snoring, though the reviewers rated them as poor quality.

Our pick here is the Titan Sleep System, which pairs TitanAir nasal strips with Titan's bamboo silk mouth tape. Titan says the tape is designed to grip through stubble and full beards without tugging, that both products are third-party tested and certified PFAS-free, and that it offers a 30-night guarantee, refunding you if sleep isn't better after 30 nights. Titan sells the kit in 30, 90, 180 or 360-night supplies with free US shipping, so you can choose a small trial or a longer supply. That makes it a low-pressure present.

Tape isn't right for everyone. The Sleep Foundation says it shouldn't be used by people with untreated sleep apnea, chronic nasal congestion or trouble breathing through the nose. If you're unsure, suggest they try our nose test and read is mouth taping safe? together.

Gifts that help the snorer

A side-sleeping pillow

Many snorers are quieter on their side. In a 2003 study of 72 habitual snorers, most of those without sleep apnea snored less in both time and loudness when lying on their side. In a 2017 randomized trial of 22 snorers, a pillow designed to shift the head position when it detected snoring reduced snoring on overnight sleep studies, and every participant found the pillow acceptable. The NHS suggests a special pillow to help keep someone on their side. Our guide to anti-snoring pillows explains the main types.

A wedge pillow

A wedge raises the head and upper body. Cleveland Clinic says propping up the head of the bed can help keep the airway open, and the NHS mentions a bed wedge. A 2024 systematic review found that raising the head and trunk reduced snoring, while noting that some people find long periods of elevation uncomfortable. It's a good fit for someone who keeps rolling onto their back.

A tennis ball sleep shirt

A tennis ball sleep shirt costs almost nothing and makes people smile. The NHS suggests taping or stitching a tennis ball to the back of your sleepwear so you don't roll onto your back. Sew a pocket onto an old shirt, add the ball and wrap it with a note explaining the idea. It's an easy way to test whether side sleeping helps before anyone spends money on a pillow.

A humidifier

Dry winter air is hard on the nose. A Cleveland Clinic pulmonologist says you're more likely to snore when your airways are dried out, and that running a humidifier at night can help. If you give one, add a note about care: the EPA advises emptying and refilling portable humidifiers daily, cleaning them every third day and using low-mineral water such as distilled water. It explains that ultrasonic and cool-mist models can release minerals and microorganisms from the tank into the air if they aren't looked after. Cleveland Clinic cites the EPA's advice to keep home humidity between 30% and 50%, and suggests a hygrometer to monitor moisture, which makes a thoughtful extra.

A saline rinse kit

For someone whose snoring gets worse with allergies or colds, a rinse bottle can clear the nose before bed. The FDA says nasal irrigation devices are usually safe and effective when used and cleaned properly. Tuck in a bottle of distilled water, because the FDA says tap water isn't safe for nasal rinsing unless it has been boiled first. See how to use a saline rinse.

Gifts for the person beside them

Good earplugs

The NHS suggests that a partner whose sleep is affected could use earplugs. Soft, comfortable ones are an inexpensive gift that helps whatever the snorer decides to try. Our guide to sleeping next to a snorer has more ideas for that side of the bed.

A white noise machine

Some light sleepers like a steady sound to mask background noise. The Sleep Foundation says the research on white noise and sleep is mixed, and more is needed before it can be widely recommended. It also notes that white noise can sometimes disturb sleep and may affect hearing, so a machine with a low volume setting is the kinder choice.

The gift that matters most

An offer to help them find out why

Cleveland Clinic encourages partners to see loud snoring as a possible sign of a sleep disorder, and points out that most people don't know how they sound asleep. It suggests recording snoring with an app or a noise-activated recorder. The NHS says it helps to bring someone who has heard the snoring to a GP appointment. Offering to be that person is a kind thing to do. Cleveland Clinic says a provider will ask how often the snoring happens, what it sounds like, whether breathing stops or the person snorts or gasps, and whether they feel rested during the day. You're often the one who knows those answers.

The AASM says snoring paired with choking, gasping or silent pauses in breathing is a reliable indicator of sleep apnea, and lists daytime sleepiness as another warning sign. None of the gifts above treat sleep apnea. If that sounds like the person you're shopping for, read snoring vs. sleep apnea and encourage a doctor's visit first.

Read next

• How to stop snoring: what you can try at home
• Mouth tape vs. nasal strips
• Best sleep position for breathing

* This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your health.