I am a firm believer in spending this Christmas/Advent season reflecting on its true meaning and spending your extra time and money into helping those in need! That being said, it’s never a bad idea to give a gift to someone special in your life and spread joy all around this most joyous time of year!

If you are still in need of some last-minute Christmas shopping for the healthcare worker in your life, I got you. I tried to focus these on Amazon Prime items for that 2-day delivery we all rely on a little too heavily sometimes! Enjoy, and let me know what you healthcare workers would love to receive under the Christmas tree/stocking this year!

For the Fitness Fanatic

Naturally this section has to go at the top!

• I love Fitbits and they are perfect to track steps, exercise, sleep, and menstrual cycles. I personally have never owned an Apple Watch, but Fitbits are less pricey and more focused on fitness in comparison to an Apple Watch.
• Workout clothes from Amazon are never a bad idea.
• These leggings. Just these leggings. And everything from Belle & Bell, but particularly their leggings (and their joggers I heard are amazing too).
• JUNK headbands are perfect for those who go straight from the gym to work (or from work to gym)! Or just for bad hair days. There are sooo many designs to choose from and they’re lightweight and comfortable!
• A personal blender to take those protein shakes on the go!

For the Fashionista

• Everybody wants a pair of Figs scrubs, but if you have to choose one item, their joggers are highly rated.

• A cute scrub jacket for those chilly hospitals!
• This laptop backpack that I literally just saw on Amazon right now and now I want one.
• Actually, this bag from Modern + Chic boutique is even cuter.

• I have a case very similar to this one and it’s perfect to hold your scissors, tape, hand goniometers, stethoscope, etc.
• This cute insulated lunch bag holds all the meal preps and all the snacks.
• Stoggles are fashionable goggles for those who are required to wear them at work or with contact precaution patients. I was told there is a more affordable version on Amazon and you can add your prescription to them if you wear glasses!

For the “My Feet/Back Hurt”

• Brooks running shoes are my personal favorite, and they can be worn both for work and for running/jogging!
• I personally wore these for my clinicals. They are minimalist shoes, meaning they have no support and are very flexible. I recommend these for people who are more familiar with minimalist/barefoot shoes or are not prone to foot injury. I have flat feet, but I was able to ease into these over the course of a few weeks. They are so lightweight, comfy, and easy to hide stains! I get asked about them all the time!
• Compression socks. I have personally never used them but they seem to be helpful in minimizing swelling and soreness from a day of being on your feet.
• A theragun is on my wish list! Theraguns, or massage guns, are used to reduce muscle inflammation, soreness, and help break up adhesions or knots. They are perfect for neck and back soreness from work or workouts.

For the Sleep Deprived (i.e. all of us)

• There are so many different spa kits on Etsy that include handmade soaps, bath bombs, candles, etc. Tea kits are also perfect for the tea lover to help relax after a long and painful shift!
• For the coffee lover – their favorite coffee blend with a pretty coffee mug is a perfect gift!
• I recently discovered Clevr Blends and am OBSESSED. If you love coffee, matcha, cocoa, or chai lattes with added superfoods and health benefits, you will LOVE this company.

• The Hatch Restore alarm clock. This is something I wish I would have put on my wish list, but it is a pricier item. However, it’s highly rated for improved sleep quality due to it’s natural sounds, soft lights, meditation options, and a light feature that mimics sunrise for those of us who struggle waking up in pitch black darkness!
• These CBD gummies from Charlotte’s Web are another highly rated item for improved sleep and recovery.

Stocking Stuffers & Extras for Work

• Hand lotion, hand sanitizer, elastic bands for hair, and, as much as it pains me to type this, a pack of surgical masks. The hospital I did my clinical at ran out of masks at times, so it was easier for me to grab one out of my backpack instead of walking to the front desk which was a farther walk!
• Who wouldn’t want a new and pretty stethoscope? I’m drooling over this white and rose gold one, ugh. #Healthcareworker.
• I have to include these odor blockers. I’m doing better now with bad smells, but these were my life savers when I first started in inpatient (don’t judge me LOL)! Of course, a small jar of Vick’s is always a perfect alternative option, but the odor blockers support a small business on Etsy! 🙂
• There are several cute badge reels on Amazon or Etsy and it’s always fun to switch them up!
• I am a sucker for cute headbands, hair ties, and scrunchies like these. They just add a pretty way to stand out from the usual work attire, and I think most girls would agree!
• Pens on pens on pens. You can never go wrong with gifting a pack of good quality pens because we are always losing them, so this would make a great stocking stuffer! Add highlighters to this too!

That’s it! I hope you guys enjoyed reading this fun and hearty post as much as I enjoyed writing it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

-Dominique