Would like Feedback for care package please
Hello community,
my God-daughter, my 23-year old niece, is starting chemo and since I am in the US and she's in Germany, I want to send her a care package.
I have tried to do some research and have started to put together a bundle, but would love to get some feedback to see if this stuff really is useful (but maybe also just fun) or if what I read is outdated or overrated. Here is what I have:
- tote
- soft blanket
- snuggly socks/moisturizing socks
- soft gloves
- unscented lotion
- Queasy Drops (anti nausea) and lemon drops
- water bottle (with optional infuser)
- adult coloring books (she's young a graphic designer, so I got her one with inspirational quotes and one with not so nice words embedded in the pictures - figured she could pick what fits her mood)
- colored pencils
- a dammit doll (you know, the ones you can throw and slam against things)
- a very silly looking bobble head bald eagle (will make a note that says something like that the eagle stands for courage and strength, but that you need to keep a bit of humor around too)
- a little guardian angel pocket token
- flash drive with music (mix of inspirational, encouraging, and some kick butt warrior-fight song kind of stuff)
Any and all feedback would be much appreciated. Box will get shipped start of next week.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comments
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Bowhuntergal:
What a lovely and thoughtful gesture! We're sure the package will be much appreciated. You've got a great list here already; check out our ongoing thread on chemo tips/shopping lists for more inspiration: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/69/topics....
The Mods
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Your niece is fortunate to have such a caring god mother. You have a very useful package already, but I would like to suggest a stocking cap as Germany will be getting cold as winter approaches. I'm sure they have nice toothbrushes in Germany, but I found the best one for my sore mouth was a baby toothbrush. And do you think she might like a paperback book of crossword puzzles or sudoku? And a mechanical pencil to go with it. Sending good wishes. Jan
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A black silk eye mask for napping during infusions. (Especially if she will have Benadryl in pre-meds.)
A silk pillowcase for home, for her tender scalp. (Can happen as hair starts to come out.
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