How to Use Sleep Aids for Long Flights and Travel
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a useful gift for someone who finds it hard to sleep on planes or in hotels — is Sleep Easy Travel Essentials – Relax On the Go a good choice?
Yes — it's a small bedtime kit in a reusable earthy green toiletry bag: a 30ml lavender pillow mist for hotel pillows, a lavender sleep balm for the temples and a lavender lip balm for dry cabin air. It supports a calm wind-down routine wherever you are.
What occasions suit this lavender travel sleep kit?
It suits frequent flyers, long-haul trips, business travellers, Mother's Day, farewell gifts and birthdays.
Does this travel kit arrive ready to give?
Yes — everything comes packed inside the reusable toiletry bag, and if you choose the Gift Wrap Set option it also arrives gift-boxed. It's ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How do I use this lavender travel sleep kit?
Mist the pillow lightly about 10 minutes before bed so it can dry. Rub a little sleep balm onto the temples or pulse points when it's time to rest, and use the lip balm whenever lips feel dry.
Does this lavender travel sleep kit contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Sleep Balm contains beeswax and coconut oil, and the Lavender Lip Balm contains beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter and sweet almond oil. The pillow mist contains none of these, and none of the items contain milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this travel kit come from?
The pillow mist, sleep balm and lip balm are made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this travel kit?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender travel sleep kit from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Sleep Easy Travel Essentials – Relax On the Go from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Lavender Products Compared to Other Brands
See how our lavender products stack up on sourcing, scent purity, and daily use.
| Features | Lavender Backyard Garden | Other Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Our own farm-grown lavender, rich in natural essential oils | Generic lavender or synthetic scents |
| Pillow Mist | Made with pure lavender essential oil for relaxing bedtime atmosphere | May include artificial fragrance or diluted formulation |
| Sleep Balm | Soothing balm infused with real lavender and nourishing plant oils | Can contain petroleum-based ingredients or overly strong scent |
| Lip Balm | Hydrating blend with coconut oil, shea butter, and lavender essential oil | Often made with artificial flavours or non-natural base oils |
| Travel Size | Thoughtfully sized for portability and daily use while travelling | May be bulky or not designed for travel use |
| Made in New Zealand | Locally crafted with sustainable and spray-free farm practices | Often mass-produced overseas with unclear sourcing |
Why Choose Lavender Backyard Garden®?
- Handcrafted calm from farm to home: small-batch lavender products made with real buds on our spray-free New Zealand farm—no synthetic fragrance.
- Traceable care: each item reflects intentional, small-farm craftsmanship and consistent quality.
- Built for wellbeing: natural aroma that soothes and refreshes without artificial additives.
- Designed to be shared: thoughtfully packaged for everyday use or gifting, carrying the story of our farm.
- Consistent purity across the line: every product—from mists to creams—is held to the same high standard.