The Top Get Well Gifts for Small Children

Get Well Soon gifts are an ideal way to let someone know you care, especially for small children! It’s the time of year when we’re knee-deep into winter and the groundhog has told us to prepare for another 6 weeks of it at least, and with no end in sight, everyone is stuck indoors. In such close quarters, at some point its inevitable that germs will be exchanged, and someone will get sick. Whether its with a headcold, the flu, or something that keeps us in bed even longer, no one wants to be sick, least of all kids. They need a Get Well Soon care package of a different sort – something fascinating without being too rambunctious.

Its tough for any parent to watch their child suffer with an illness, but one of the most difficult parts can be attempting to keep them calm and still while still going through their recovery process. With every fever gratefully broken comes the desire to get up, move around, find something to entertain themselves with. Here we have 5 “Get Well Soon” presents ideal for small children, designed to keep them amused and quietly entertained while their bodies are given time to recover.

Books are a time-honored Get Well Soon gift in my family, no matter what your age maybe. For the small children in your household though, we have two enchanting and engaging interactive books to keep them snuggled in bed for hours!

First, we have that timeless classic of children’s fairytale literature, the story of the Billy Goats Gruff. Only this time, bring the story to life in a whole new way for your kids with this colorful flip-up book illustrated by Alison Edgson! With a hidden surprise on every page, this book will keep even the most restless child engaged! Available at Amazon.com in a collectible hardcover edition for under $10!

Next, we also have the perfect fantasy book for any little princess who is stuck in bed. The Princess Palace Fold-Out Book from Chasing Fireflies is a two-story, historically accurate palace brimming with hidden surprises and hours of entertainment! Comes with punch-out dolls and accessories such as balconies, chandaliers, and connecting doors, all for $23!

Snuggles are a must with any sick kid, and there’s possibly nothing better than snuggles from one of their favorite characters from Sesame Street! Coming in a wide variety from Playful Plush Toys.com, you can bundle your little darling in bed with a lush plush Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Zoe, and even the newest Sesame Street character, Abby Cadabby! Ranging from $6 to $30, these cuddle buddies are infinitely reasonable as a Get Well Soon gift, or any time of the year!

If your convalescing kid just won’t stay in bed, or if they’ve been sick now for so long that you don’t see the harm in letting them up and about to amuse themselves, try letting their imagination run wild with their very own dragon marionette made by Orvis! Hours of fun for your burgeoning performer, and inexpensive at only $14!

Of course, sometimes a Get Well present for a small child needs to be something really special. This is one present that is suitable for many ages, starting with 5 and up, and fits the bill for your sick kid who has been ill for an extended period of time, or over a holiday or birthday. The Lego™ Town Plan set is an extravagant preset for whenever at $150, but to a bored sick kid, this is the ultimate in creative release! Part of an exclusive building set from Lego™, the Town Plan set is a revision of the original set from the 1950s, with a gas station, carwash, movie theater, 2 cars, 8 minifigures, and countless rare colors and pieces, making this gift collectible as well as inspirational!