The 20 best 'get well soon' gifts and baskets to send to your loved ones in 2024

Ideal for a sick day, this salt soak can help alleviate annoying muscle aches and pains. It's packed with bergamot and sweet orange essential oils to help with relaxation. 

One pleased customer shared: "This was my first time using Epsom salt, and I chose this one specifically to help with my sore muscles from working out. After taking a bath, I felt extremely relaxed, the most relaxed I had ever felt in my 30 years of life. It was amazing but I would suggest only using this if you are planning to [lie] down after."

Help someone keep aches and pains at bay by sending over a jar of Tiger Balm. This popular ointment has been around for more than 100 years and is packed with various oils that help ease discomfort without staining clothes or furniture.

Tiger Balm even earned a spot in our roundup of the best pain-relieving creams for being an effective option that's under $10.

If your friend or loved one is tired of binge-watching hours of TV, give them a screen-free activity, like coloring. Trust us, they're not too old — and they might get hooked when they discover how meditative it is.

This top-rated coloring book contains 50 detailed images of animals and flowers that they can bring to life. If you want to go the extra mile, gift them some markers to go along with it.

If you think they would rather draw than color, consider a reverse coloring book.

They might be stuck in bed, but a good book can help them imagine they're anywhere else. Verity by Colleen Hoover is a New York Times bestseller that fans say is nearly impossible to put down. The fictional thriller set between modern-day New York and Vermont has a new twist in almost every chapter. With more than 253,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, it's a bona fide page-turner.

Sore throats are the worst — but they do give us an excuse to buy lozenges and cough drops. Lolleez Organic Lollipops are designed to be kid-safe, but adults can also enjoy these throat soothers. The organic, gluten-free pops contain fruit pectin and honey to temporarily relieve irritation and swelling. 

These are among the best secret weapons to have on hand come allergy season, and they taste great too. This multipack includes watermelon, strawberry and orange mango.

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

Sitting at home while sick or recuperating can be pretty boring, so why not send someone a face mask they can enjoy while they're lounging around? This gentle wash-off mask can help brighten and clear up 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, hydrating and doesn't smell or tingle — what more can you ask for?

Puffy eyes and painful facial congestion are no match for this ice roller. It's awesome for calming redness and reducing general puffiness, but it's also great for headaches — it's like a conveniently shaped ice pack.

Since you can't take your sick loved one for a cup of tea, gift them this sampler of 42 tea bags to use at home while they're on the mend. There's something for everyone, including popular flavors like lemon, Earl Grey and peppermint. There are a few packets of granulated honey to sweeten things up too.

Electrolyte packets are a great way to help someone amp up 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-serve pouches. According to the brand, one serving has three times the electrolytes of a standard sports drink. 

This weighted, lavender-scented heating pad is heaven-sent for those dealing with a tense neck or sore shoulders. They can pop it in the microwave for up to 90 seconds to get it nice and toasty. It can also be used on stomachs or backs — anywhere they have pain, really. It can also be popped in the freezer for use as a soft, gentle ice pack.

This bestselling acupressure mat and pillow set is designed to stimulate blood circulation and increase endorphins in as little as 10 minutes. It's lightweight and portable, so it's equally handy whether someone is sick or could just use a boost because of aches and pains.

One of 31,000 five-star fans declared, "I bought this to help with back pain, and it is amazing! You have to be careful when you get on it because the plastic bits are very sharp. Once you're on it though, it is very relaxing, and feels very nice."

Levain is one of the most popular bakeries in New York City, and you can give your friend or loved one a taste of the city at home with this yummy cookie assortment. Available in four-, eight- and 12-pack options, each box includes a mix of the brand's original cookie flavors: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and dark chocolate peanut butter chip.

According to Yahoo Gifting Editor Amanda Garrity, Levain's decadent cookie bundles are one of the best gift baskets out there — and certainly a sweet way to raise someone's spirits.

Whether someone is dealing with a migraine, a hot flash or a hangover, this icy relief cap is here to help. The stretchy gel material can be worn on top of the head or pulled over the eyes to block out any light.

I've had my TheraIce cap for over a year now and find myself getting it out of my freezer a few times a month whether or not I'm sick. Trust me — it feels amazing on, and it's surprisingly comfortable. 

These aromatherapy shower steamers are packed with essential oils that can help a congested friend unwind. All they have to do is place one in the corner of the shower, away from the direct water flow, and start imagining that they're at the spa.

This pack of eucalyptus shower steamers is our top choice for under-the-weather days, but Body Restore also sells a variety pack of six shower steamers with multiple scents.  

Pro tip: These steamers are great gifts for pretty much any occasion and have earned spots in two Yahoo gift guides: the best gifts for women and the best gifts for moms.

I reach for this before crawling into bed when I've had a stressful day or feel run down. I spray the fine mist over my pillows and immediately feel like I can breathe a bit deeper. The combination of lavender and chamomile smells incredible and reminds me that it's time to unwind and quiet my mind. 

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

Just not sure what to give? A get-well-soon gift basket is pretty foolproof. This curated option from Unboxme has a little bit of everything in one thoughtful package: fluffy socks, tea, a mug, a candle and a note card.  

Gift boxes and baskets are especially great for sending love to friends and family who live out of town. Need more gift basket ideas? We've got you covered.

This gizmo may look like an eye mask, but it's so much more. The massager can combat eyestrain and migraine pain through heat, compression and vibration. It also has Bluetooth, so users can listen to music while letting it do its thing.

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

Give them something pretty to look at while they're recuperating on the couch. The Bouqs Co. will send a gorgeous flower arrangement right to their doorstep and has something for every occasion, including get-well bouquets.

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

You might not think about gifting someone bedding when they're sick, but you should. The SleepNumber ComfortFit Pillow topped our list of the best pillows of 2024 for good reason. The combination of memory foam pieces and alternative down is hard to beat. Your friend will be thanking you big-time for this thoughtful gift that'll help them rest easy.