https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:34:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1575449 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:38:37 +0000 gingerbebe 1575449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spent like 3 months largely in bed after surgery. It sucks.</p> <p>I read a LOT of books, so I might grab some really funny books, like David Sedaris, or books on subjects she's interested in. Or a special pillow that lets you sit upright more comfortably in bed, or a Snoogle. I'd also get a neck pillow because you get a lot of kinks and cricks in your neck trying to look up at laptops or books while laying in bed. </p> <p>A bed tray or bed desk might be helpful.</p> <p>A backscratcher. An eyemask for when its bright out and she wants to sleep.</p> <p>Lightweight cotton PJs! I bought 4-5 pairs of PJs and wore them 24/7. </p> <p>My aunt gave me a REALLY soft blanket that I kept with me all the time like a lovey. It was warm but light and really soft. Another relative also gave me a small stuffed animal that believe it or not I liked to cuddle to nap with (and I'm not a doll person).</p> <p>My friend also got me a bunch of different nail polishes, files, and cotton balls so I could paint my nails while laying in bed. Maybe also something like, some tweezers, lip balm, hair ties, and brush in a small cosmetic kit to keep by her bed?</p> <p>My friend also got me a bell I could ring if I needed something from DH! </p> <p>A cute canvas bucket or tote to keep all the things she needs handy, like remote controls, pens, pencils, etc. </p> <p>A really long cellphone charger cord. Those Apple ones are SO dang short and they would get disconnected from the wall all the time. A longer one was super helpful.</p> <p>Computer software to make your will and/or health directive. Might as well do something productive right? </p> <p>In fact, a list of important things she can work on might be helpful to keep her brain engaged. DH did this with me while I was on bedrest and I had "homework" every day. Revising your legal documents, getting your health and life insurance stuff in order, making sure your beneficiaries on your retirement/insurance policies are current (i.e. not your parents), research 529 plans for college, order thank you notes, organize your digital photos, go get bids for more competitive health/house/car/life insurance rates (we do this annually and usually save money or get better coverage at the same price), etc.</p> <p>You may not want to buy it for her, but you might also suggest skills she can develop while in bed. For instance, perhaps her DH might buy her a good camera and she can read books or watch videos online or take e-courses to learn how to properly use a fancy camera before her baby gets here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1575376 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:15:51 +0000 tlcbaby 1575376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: I like that craft idea! I'll have to look.<br /> @swurlygurl: @psw27: Some kind of puzzle book or something like that would be good. TV definitely gets old! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1575155 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:51:47 +0000 swurlygurl 1575155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I was on bed rest I'd love puzzle books or something like @Cole: suggested. Even something silly like a paint by numbers would be interesting and kill the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1575098 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:38:03 +0000 junebugmama 1575098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: It is! The woman normally did wedding parties and special events, so during the week it was really reasonably priced. It was awesome </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1574874 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:34:11 +0000 psw27 1574874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest Sudoku or cross words too... I can only watch so much TV before my brain starts to melt. I think snacks and magazines would be great too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1574864 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:30:46 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1574864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: I agree with @spaniellove: and @junebugmama: a large water bottle is key! and gosh! I'd love an in home pedicure! you are such a nice friend to be sending your friend a care package and putting so much thought into it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1574848 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:25:11 +0000 Cole 1574848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if you already put this together or not but what about a small craft kit that she could do in bed? Sometimes they sell kits at the craft stores out you could print a tutorial off the internet and get her the supplies. Knitting/crochet are good as is cross stitch or embroidery, if she is having a girl she might like making hair bows. A tray might be useful too, sometimes a stable place to set things in bed odds helpful. I hope her bed rest of short! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1574658 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 09:26:29 +0000 tlcbaby 1574658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all!</p> <p>@Raindrop: Thanks - I didn't think about that. We use the comcast one here at home.</p> <p>@junebugmama: I didn't even know that was a thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1573773 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:45:05 +0000 Raindrop 1573773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really have a suggestion. I just wanted to point out if they have an iphone or ipad ... amazon has free streaming for a ton of movies and tv shows if you have the main prime account... a lot of them are commercial free. </p> <p>Also if they have cable. Lot of cable companys have apps that stream movies and TV for free also... We have comcast and they do that.</p> <p>Amazon and the itunes have tons of free books also for moblie devices. Though reading and watching TV might get a bit old after a while. I just wanted to point out free options :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1573710 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:18:57 +0000 junebugmama 1573710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The best gift I got while on bed rest, was an in home pedicure. Lots of people brought me snacks and magazines. I appreciated it sooo much. It was different and made me feel special </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1573704 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:16:44 +0000 regberadaisy 1573704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If she has a iPad or iPhone; a itunes gift card so she can order movies. Or maybe a one month free Netflix membership for instant. Or a gift card for online bookstores if she likes to read and has ereader? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1573698 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:14:27 +0000 Smurfette 1573698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lotion, Chapstick, hair ties/headbands, magazines, if they have a kindle amazon gift card, candy, socks, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1573696 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:12:36 +0000 spaniellove 1573696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A big water bottle with a straw, something to contain stuff at her bedside (preferably so she doesn't have to reach over to the floor), lip balm, a cooler bag. Personally my solution for magazines has been the Next Issue app! For like $9.99 a month I get access to so many magazines, I feel like I never run out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-put-in-a-care-package-for-a-friend-on-bed-rest#post-1573668 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:57:03 +0000 tlcbaby 1573668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a friend who was just put on strict bed rest today for at least a week and then they will re-evaluate. I want to send her a few things, but what would someone on bed rest really appreciate?</p> <p>I was thinking magazines and snacks, but not sure what else? </p>