(Updated 2020)
Whether your friends or family are under the weather from catching “bugs” or are recovering from surgery, they will love thoughtful presents from you. Get Well Gift Baskets filled from among these 26 useful items will cheer your loved ones up.
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Battery Powered Candles-Your gift recipients can enjoy the mesmerizing flickering of a candle without having to worry about lighting it or about wax dripping everywhere. This Simply Collected | 3D Flameless Candle
Body Wipes-When you can’t or don’t feel like taking a shower, it sure is nice to still feel clean. These wipes come in easily portable packages.
Chap Stick-Lip balm comes in a whole host of flavors including the ever popular EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm, Strawberry Sorbet
Chicken Noodle Soup-Something about soup just screams comfort.
Crossword and Sudoku Puzzle Books-Great, not too taxing, ways to pass the time. Check out this Funster 1,000+ Sudoku Puzzles Easy to Hard.
Dry Spray Shampoo- No water needed to keep hair feeling clean with a beauty care tool such as this Batiste Dry Shampoo,
Epsom Salt-Your friends and family can soak their cares and aches away by pouring some of this SaltWorks Ultra Epsom, Lavender Scented in their baths.
Facial Tissue Mini-Packs-Great for pockets and bedside tables.
Fuzzy Socks-Keeping the tootsies comfortable when under the weather will be much appreciated with these LongBay Comfy Knit Slipper Socks
Gift Cards-Excellent for giving your gift receivers opportunities to pick out things that will comfort them. Also, Apple iTunes gift cards are an idea for letting them download some healing tunes.
Gummy Bears-Great for adults to chew away their frustrations.
Hand Lotion-The soothing effect of lotion on aching or dry hands is so nice. Burts Bees Orange Blossom & Pistachio Hand Cream with Shea Butter offers a luxury feel at a reasonable price.
Hot or Cold Water Bottle-Whether it is heat or cooling that someone needs to feel better, this All one tech Transparent Classic Rubber Hot Water Bottle with Knit Cover will be a nice addition to get well gift baskets.
Headlamp-These strap on lights are good for night reading when insomnia strikes. Try the Energizer Pro 3 LED Headlamp
Kids’s Art-Get the youngsters in your life to make get well cards to include in gift baskets. These adorable Get Well Soon Band Aid Cards from Glued to My Crafts are too cute to resist.
Magazines-What better way to pass the time when you are stuck inside than catching up on the latest trends and news.
Peppermints
Pocket Cross-Having a physical reminder of God’s love when you are not feeling well can be very helpful. For that matter, it is nice to carry one in your pocket anytime. Consider the Cross pocket stone
Remote Electrical Switch Control-For people who will be down for the count for a while, the ability to control lamp switches, etc.. with the touch of a remote is a godsend. These Etekcity Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Household Appliances are
Saltine Crackers
Small Stuffed Animal-Fun to snuggle with when you feel bad.
Soft Blanket-Your friends and family can wrap themselves up in comfort with this Bedsure Fleece Blanket Throw Size Grey Lightweight Blanket.
Soup Mug-These dishes are great for heating up and serving soup, tea, and more. The Sistema Microwave Cookware Soup Mug, Medium, 22.1 Ounce/ 2.8 Cup, Red
Stress Ball-For when the stir craziness gets the best of your under the weather peeps.
Support Pillow-Add to your get well gifts baskets, a head and neck molding pillow such as this Twist Memory Foam Pillow. Great for hugging or helping prop up and get comfortable.
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Those are really great ideas. My dad was in the hospital recently and he definitely appreciated a lot of those things.
Those are some really good suggestions. I hadn’t thought about dry shampoo or battery operated candles.
These are super great ideas. I had never thought of making a “Get Well” basket. I’m pinning this! THANKS
(coming to you from the LGR link party!!)
Thanks so much for pinning. Appreciate you.
Pinning this. Thanks for the great ideas!
Your ideas were really great. I especially like the remote control lights and candle. I’ve never thought of many of these and what a blessing they would be!
Thanks so much. Remote control lights great especially for folks who have had surgery.