The 20 Best Get Well Soon Gifts and Baskets of 2024

Ideal for a sick day, this salt bath can help relieve annoying muscle aches. It contains bergamot and sweet orange essential oils to help you relax.

One satisfied customer shared, “This was my first time using Epsom salts and I specifically chose them to help soothe my sore muscles from working out. After bathing I felt extremely relaxed, I have never felt so relaxed in my 30 years of life. It was amazing but I would recommend only using it if you plan on lying down afterward.”

Help someone keep aches and pains at bay by sending them a jar of Tiger Balm. This popular ointment has been around for over 100 years and contains a variety of oils that relieve discomfort without staining clothing or furniture.

Tiger Balm even earned a spot in our roundup of the best pain relief creams because it’s an effective option that costs under $10.

If your friend or loved one is tired of sitting in front of the TV for hours, offer them a screen-free activity like painting. Trust us, they’re not too old yet – and they might get hooked when they discover how meditative it is.

This premium coloring book includes 50 detailed images of animals and flowers for them to bring to life. If you want to take it a step further, gift them some markers to go with it.

If you think your child prefers drawing to painting, consider a reverse coloring book.

You may be bedridden, but a good book can help you imagine yourself somewhere else. Truth by Colleen Hoover is a New York Times bestseller that fans say is hard to put down. Set between modern-day New York and Vermont, the fictional thriller has a new twist in nearly every chapter. With more than 253,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, it’s a real page-turner.

Sore throats are the worst – but they also give us a reason to buy lozenges and cough drops. Lolleez’s organic lollipops are kid-safe, but adults can enjoy these throat soothers too. The organic lollipops are gluten-free and contain fruit pectin and honey to temporarily relieve irritation and swelling.

They’re one of the best secret weapons to have on hand during allergy season, and they taste great too. This multipack includes watermelon, strawberry, and orange mango.

This pretty ceramic mug set is ideal for drinking tea or sipping soup or cocoa on the couch. Each of these 16-ounce mugs comes with a spoon and they’re microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. Bring these over with some tea, coffee or homemade soup and you’re sure to win the friend of the year.

Sitting at home while sick or recovering can be pretty boring, so why not send someone a face mask to enjoy while they laze around? This gentle, washable mask can help brighten and clear skin that may have been neglected for a few days.

This jelly mask tops our list of the best face masks of 2024. It’s affordable, moisturizing, and doesn’t smell or tingle – what more could you want?

Puffy eyes and painful facial congestion are no match for this ice roller. It’s great for soothing redness and reducing general swelling, but it’s also great for headaches – it’s like a conveniently shaped ice pack.

Since you can’t invite your sick loved one over for a cup of tea, give them this sampler set of 42 tea bags to drink at home while they get better. There’s something for everyone, including popular flavors like lemon, Earl Grey, and peppermint. There are also a few packets of granulated honey for sweetening.

Electrolyte packets are a great way to help someone boost their hydration without having to send over a bulky case of Gatorade. This lemon-lime powder is packed with vitamins and minerals and comes in 15 convenient single-serving packets. According to the brand, one serving contains three times as many electrolytes as a regular sports drink.

This weighted, lavender-scented heating pad is a godsend for anyone suffering from a tight neck or sore shoulders. You can pop it in the microwave for up to 90 seconds to get it nice and warm. It can also be used on your stomach or back – basically anywhere that causes pain. It can also be put in the freezer and used as a soft, gentle ice pack.

This best-selling acupressure mat and pillow set is designed to stimulate circulation and increase endorphin production in just 10 minutes. It’s lightweight and portable, making it equally convenient when someone is sick or just needs a pick-me-up for pain.

One of 31,000 five-star fans said: “I bought it for back pain and it’s great! You have to be careful when you get on it because the plastic parts are very sharp. But once you sit on it, it’s very relaxing and feels very good.”

Levain is one of New York City’s most popular bakeries, and you can bring a taste of the city home to your friends or loved one with this tasty assortment of cookies. Available in packs of 4, 8, and 12, each box contains a mix of the brand’s original cookie flavors: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and dark chocolate chip with peanut butter.

According to Amanda Garrity, Yahoo’s gift editor, Levain’s decadent cookie bundles are one of the best gift baskets on the market—and certainly a sweet way to make someone happy.

Whether someone is suffering from migraines, hot flashes or a hangover, this ice-cold cap will help. The stretchy gel material can be worn on the head or pulled over the eyes to block out all light.

I’ve had my TheraIce cap for over a year now and I pull it out of my freezer several times a month whether I’m sick or not. Trust me – it feels great and is surprisingly comfortable.

These aromatherapy shower steamers are infused with essential oils that can help unclog pores. All you need to do is place one in the corner of the shower, away from the direct water flow, and imagine you’re at the spa.

This pack of Eucalyptus Shower Steamers is our top pick for days when the weather doesn’t feel so great, but Body Restore also sells a mixed pack of six shower steamers with different scents.

Pro Tip: These steamers make great gifts for virtually any occasion and have earned a spot in two of Yahoo’s gift guides: Best Gifts for Women and Best Gifts for Moms.

When I’ve had a stressful day or am feeling exhausted, I reach for this before I crawl into bed. I spray the fine mist over my pillows and immediately feel like I can breathe a little deeper. The combination of lavender and chamomile smells incredible and reminds me that it’s time to unwind and calm my mind.

If you want to give someone a little extra affection, grab the ThisWorks Deep Sleep Bed & Shower Bundle and get both the pillow spray and matching shower gel.

Just don’t know what to give? A get well soon gift basket is pretty foolproof. This curated option from Unboxme includes a little bit of everything in one thoughtful package: fuzzy socks, tea, a mug, a candle, and a note card.

Gift boxes and baskets are a great way to send love to friends and family who live out of town. Need more gift basket ideas? We’ve got you covered.

This device may look like an eye mask, but it’s so much more. The massager can combat eye fatigue and migraine pain through heat, compression, and vibration. It also features Bluetooth, so users can listen to music while it works its magic.

This unique gadget is so popular that it also appears in our lists of the best gifts for your wife and the best gifts for men.

Give them something beautiful to look at while they recover on the couch. The Bouqs Co. will send a beautiful floral arrangement straight to their door and has something for every occasion, including get well soon bouquets.

This sweet, cheerful bouquet of sunflowers and eucalyptus is our top pick – choose 12 to 36 stems for $54 to $94.

You may not think about gifting someone bedding when they’re sick, but you should. The SleepNumber ComfortFit Pillow tops our list of the best pillows of 2024 for a reason. The combination of memory foam pieces and down alternative is hard to beat. Your friend will be very grateful for this thoughtful gift that will help them sleep soundly.