Being sick sucks… especially when there’s Covid-19 symptoms involved. But if there’s one teeny-tiny upside, it’s an excuse to treat your loved ones with get well gifts to better take care of themselves. They need it after this year! Regardless of the reason — flu, Covid-19, surgery, or if they’re just utterly burned out (relatable!) — there’s a perfect get well soon gift idea for the person in your life who’s feeling terrible.
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again (thanks Omicron), many of us know someone who has contracted the virus recently. And while you can’t take their pain or discomfort away, there is one thing you can do to try to brighten their day – send a Covid get well gift! The best gifts for sick people (or quarantining people) should be practical, comforting, and home-focused. You want to encourage your friend or family member to stay home, rest, and get healthy again. Even if you can’t be there to give them a hand, the right gift can really help them out!
So if you’ve got a pal or family member who’s been stricken with sickness, make all the difference by showing that they matter to you, and send one of our get well gifts for delivery. To help you navigate get well gifting, here are a few get well gift ideas that are perfect for — and will be appreciated by — people who have to remain isolated while sick. While each one of these gifts makes great Covid-19 care packages, they are also great gifts for other illnesses and surgeries.
Some Comfort Food
Comfort plays a major role in getting better (it’s why we lounge around in pyjamas the entire time we’re sick). And, food always goes hand-in-hand with comfort. So go ahead and send your loved ones some comfort with delicious foods they’ll love. Our selection of get well food gifts includes the perfect Covid-19 get well food packages, from fruit baskets to the tastiest snacks. So while they may feel down, your gift will be the perfect pick-me-up that they don’t need to leave home to enjoy.
Our fresh fruit baskets are thoughtful gifts filled with a selection of food that isn’t just delicious, but healthy too! Complete with more goodies like dried fruit and nuts, (sneaky chocolates), and a collection of other gourmet snack gifts – these will have them feeling better in no time at all! If they’re focusing on recovery, they might not have the energy to prepare a substantial meal for themselves either. Help a pal enjoy yummy, nutritious (and convenient) food with a gourmet deli spread that includes everything they need to have an easy and ‘deli’-cious meal at home. Our handcrafted bread, cheeses, and cold meats really are too ‘gouda’ to be true, and will leave everyone feeling better!
Things might be ‘crumby’ but they’re tough cookies! If you’re catering to a foodie or a friend who loves baked goods, send them a package of their favourite bakes – the ultimate comfort food. There’s no better way to wish someone well than by filling an empty tummy with something yummy like a cookie bouquet, chocolate brownies, or doughnuts!
Staying hydrated is important when recovering from an illness. But, drinking water can get boring fast. Help your friends and family find their inner tranquili-‘tea’ by sending them flavourful tea gifts. Our selection of tea gifts online offers a variety of flavours that are sure to delight the senses and make them feel ‘tea’-rrific! Nothing makes tea taste better and feel more soothing than fresh honey. Find honey gift ideas that come with a little dipper so your loved one can easily drizzle it on anything they want, whether they’re adding it to tea or a thick slice of toast.
You can also make hydration a bit more H2-‘Oh’ so good with a cute travel mug – perfect to put all that tea/water /MedLemon in. Your stuck-at-home friend or family member will be able to keep temperature-perfect fluids close-at-hand all day long without constantly needing to get up for more ice or to reheat, so they’ll be more comfortable and better hydrated.
Tip: Take note if your giftee has any food restrictions! If the patient is kept on a diet, carefully examine the forbidden food and choose your gift accordingly.
Get Well Gifts To Heal Their Bodies & Minds
It’s safe to assume that recovering at home when you have Covid-19 or any type of illness, can be a fairly stressful experience. In addition to the stress on the body, the person you’re trying to comfort may be struggling with isolation-induced anxiety and/or depression. So, if you’re looking for get well gifts for delivery, help your loved ones relax both their minds and bodies as much as possible by sending them a bath and beauty gift. Remind them that self-care is the first step to feeling better, so have at it!
There is no better time for bath bombs and other bath bubbles than when you’re sick. Luckily, we have everything they need to soothe aching muscles and get back to feeling like themselves. Whether it’s a much-needed, long bath or lathering up in the shower, they can ‘soak’ their worries away. Remind them that spoiling themselves is the first step to feeling better, so have at it with our bath gift sets! From calming lavender scents to aromatherapy fizz balls, these bath and body care packages will help to alleviate all that achey soreness and tension wherever it might be in the body (so, like, everywhere.)
You can also help your loved ones get comfy while they recover by including a cosy blanket or throw in your get well care package. There is no sick person who wouldn’t appreciate a super soft, luxurious, personalised gown. Our spa-grade gowns are perfect for a quick dry-off as well as their post-shower lounge on the bed. No judgment! Make sure all their much-needed sleep goes uninterrupted with a luxe silk eye mask—which will keep moisture in the face, where it belongs, and won’t be itchy on sensitive skin. Plus, they’ll feel so fancy.
Or, get straight to the point with a sock gift that literally tells them to get well soon. Okay, yes, getting someone socks as a prezzie is a cliché, but if they’re the comfiest socks of all time they can’t complain! And of course, an underrated challenge of being sick – keeping all their supplies in one place. Our cute cosmetic bags are both functional and fun— the perfect get well bag idea for your friend to fill with both meds and snacks.
Get Well Gifts To Keep Boredom At Bay
Aside from Zoom hangouts, phone calls, and Instagram photos to stay connected with your isolating loved one, why not send them something to make them feel less alone? Someone diagnosed with Covid-19, or recovering from surgery will have a lot of downtime. Spending that much time without much to do can get boring… and lonely. So consider this type of gift a lifeline for your favourite patient! The activities they’re normally able to enjoy may not be possible until they’re fully recovered. That’s why a get well gift that can help your friend or loved one pass the time a little more easily will definitely be a welcomed surprise!
Chances are, they’re probably going to be spending a lot of time on their phones. If they’re stuck at home, they’re likely resting and recuperating—and if they’re in the hospital, no one likes leaning over an outlet to keep their phone charging. Our powerbank gifts will allow them to rest and relax far from the nearest outlet without giving up their phone. (This may also mean more FaceTiming you!). The gift of high-quality headphones can also help them plug in their favourite music or a podcast, and block out the world. Hey, as long as it helps them focus on something other than dwelling on their current condition for a bit, right!
If you’re looking for a get well gift idea for someone who’s a bit more old-school with their communication, you could give them a journal gift to keep track of their thoughts or write letters if they like. In this case, a beautiful notebook, the gift of pens, or a journal gift would all be ‘note’-worthy! Help them by sending a special gift they can use to record their thoughts as they recover during one of the most significant global events in recent history. Or, if you think they’d prefer, send a sketchbook instead! Any one of these gifts can be a standalone present or the centrepiece of a Covid get well gift basket. Each can help pass the time while they’re getting back on their feet.
Something For Their Hearts
A colourful bunch of their favourite flowers, cheerful balloons, and a funny greeting card— anything that adds beauty or colour is sure to brighten up and lift spirits in any space. If your loved one is a hospital patient, they’d be the first to appreciate these kinds of cheerful get well gifts as it will make their room feel a bit like home.
Fresh flowers may be a go-to, but there is a reason for this! There is something magical about this simple gesture that can lift the mood and ‘bloom’ anyone away even on their darkest day. But with so many beautiful flowers out there, it can be difficult to know the best ones to choose! Luckily, we know that because of their bright and cheery appearance, daisies make an ideal flower choice when sending get well soon flowers. Roses are also a good idea because they provide some health benefits like anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is always a good idea to choose hypoallergenic flowers that will not cause the allergy-prone to suffer.
Or, choose flowers but make them unique! Our silk flowers leave a lasting impression and they’re beautiful. But most importantly— if you want to be extra careful, they won’t make your giftee sneeze, as fresh ones might. They add a fab pop of colour and because they’re low-maintenance flowers, no one has to stress to keep them alive! This means your loved ones will be able to enjoy the flowers more as they put their time and energy into fully recovering. If you want to add some extra cheer, why not add a balloon bouquet or give them a little something to carry around as a reminder of your love and care with plush stuffed teddies! A plush of their favourite animal or cartoon character is a great idea to raise their spirits, make them smile, and help them heal. For both kids and grown-ups!
Lastly, don’t overlook the basics! A get well soon card, complete with get well wishes and messages from loved ones, always makes for a nice gift for someone recovering. So, when in doubt, always send the card! Greeting cards available for sameday delivery offer your loved ones a physical reminder of how much you care, and they can look back on them during hard moments. From R69.95, it’s a low-cost gift, but an incredibly sweet gesture. We have a selection of unique, personalised get well cards way beyond the boring ones you’d find at the pharmacy, from the colourful and creative to the funny. Your friend will giggle and feel a little lighter, promise!
In these times of social distancing, having a get well gift delivered to a loved one’s door is a special way to show them that they’re in your thoughts. So if you’ve got a special someone who’s feeling ill, you can earn all the points by getting them a little care package gift they can use immediately. Even if you don’t know anyone with Covid-19, you still have friends or family who is recovering from other sicknesses, or could just use a little ’pick-me-up’. With a thoughtful gifting gesture from afar, we can still show each other we care!
