Tonsillectomy Gift Basket Ideas for Kids

If you gave a tonsillectomy gift basket to every kid that had his or her tonsils removed last year, you’d be handing out 500,000 baskets in the U.S. alone. Tonsillectomy is the second most common surgery for children, and the reasons may surprise you. Most tonsillectomies in kids under 15-years-old are to improve problems tied to sleep-disordered breathing problems (snoring, sleep apnea, etc.). Surprising, huh?

Regardless of the reason, having tonsils removed can be scary. It can also have frustrating side effects. You can help alleviate some of those side effects with the charming gifts in this list.

Tonsillectomy Gift Basket Ideas for Kids

1. Tonsil Surgery Survivor T-Shirt

A universal truth of having your tonsils removed is that you get all the ice cream you can eat afterward. This tonsil surgery survivor shirt is a simple reminder for any adults in the room that the wearer is super cool, and deserves ice cream. Comes in two colors: black and navy.

2. Adorable Stuffed Tonsil

This little stuffed tonsil fella is a huggable, stuffed tonsil. He’s 11 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches wide. He even comes with a booklet that offers interesting “facts” about tonsils, like location (inside your mouth), and favorite word (otolaryngologist).

3. Good-bye Tonsils Children’s Book & Teddy Bear

Follow Juliana and her parents as they check in to the hospital, prepare for her operation, and then return home to recover. Good-bye Tonsils does an honest job of preparing little ones for the procedure without being scary. This mini care package comes with a stuffed teddy bear in an adorable “Get Well Soon” hoodie.

Keep in mind that Juliana gets a cake and some presents at the end of her story. This fact will not go unnoticed by the recipient of your tonsillectomy gift basket.

4. Classic Board Games

Tonsillectomy patients are told to take it easy for a few weeks. That can be a challenge for kids with a seemingly unlimited supply of energy and curiosity. These affordable, classic board games are a fun way to pass those long recovery hours at home. Connect 4, Trouble, and Sorry are a great way to break up the monotony.

5. Fun Clay & Crafting Projects

Sago Brothers modeling clay is a best selling, non-toxic, residue-free clay that air dries completely in 24 hours. The pack below comes with 24 colors of clay, simple sculpting tools, a project booklet, and sealed bags to store unused clay. You can stuff your tonsillectomy gift basket to overflowing by adding a few project books from children’s clay crafting genius Bernadette Cuxart: Modeling Clay Animals and the super simple and fun Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes.

6. Kid-themed Water Bottle

This CamelBak kid-sized water bottle is illustrated with over 25 different, fun themes. Hydration is a very important part of tonsillectomy recovery. This water bottle makes it safe and easy for kids to get the liquids they need, in a spill-free container 100% Free of BPA, BPS and BPF. Fun, easy to use, and dishwasher safe.

7. Get Whale Soon Coloring and Activity Book

A delightful activity and coloring book about a whale and his hedgehog friend. This book is full of mazes, word searches, find the difference puzzles, and silly jokes. The coloring pages range from easy to medium difficulty, and are full of puns like “Hope you have a great Dogtor”. Don’t forget the colored pencils!

Two More Gift Basket Ideas for Kids

Walkie Talkies

Even the strongest kid will find his or her strength drained by surgery. Just sitting up can be a challenge in the beginning of recovery, so it’s comforting to have mom or dad nearby to help. Walkie Talkies gives that special kid an instant connection right when they need it. Don’t forget the batteries!

AquaOasis Cool Mist Humidifier

A cool mist humidifier in the bedroom can help prevent a dry throat while sleeping. A dry throat is a sore throat. The whisper-quiet AquaOasis Cool Mist Humidifier is the perfect size for a bedroom, and will provide up to 24 hours of working time on 2.2 liters of water.