I thought I would try something new this year, Gift Guides! If you stumbled upon this page, then you’re most likely looking for gift ideas for your family, friends, or loved ones. I even created a gift guide for the Audiologist in your life!
Now, look no further!
In this gift guide, you’ll find affordable, yet thoughtful gifts that your hard-of-hearing child, friend, sister, or mom will love! Most of the products mentioned in this post are from Amazon or the LiketoKnowit App.
Luckily, Amazon Prime offers free shipping, which beats commuting to stores to get your holiday shopping done. Yes, you read it right. Free shipping and delivered right to your doorstep!
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For the Hard of Hearing Woman
- Neosensory Buzz. It’s a wristband that lets me feel sound as vibrations on my wrist. It helps you to be more aware of your surroundings, to experience music and movies in a new way, and so much more. Check Buzz out and if you get one, use code SAMAM8696 at checkout to get $40 off your Buzz!
- The Deaf Ballerina Mug – My Lucky Ears created this art piece to tell @TheDeafBallerina’s story. She was inspired to share her cochlear implant journey through her art. Maybe this will inspire your loved one!
- Cochlear Implant Audiology Travel Mug. Check out this adorable travel mug made by AudlySatisfying. I couldn’t pass up sharing at least one of her creations! Check her Etsy page for more items!
- Nespresso Coffee Machine – Essenza Mini, by Breville. I use this every day to make my white chocolate mochas and more! If you’re a coffee lover like me, then this is a must on your list!
- Instant Pot – this is a must have to make warm meals – and quickly too! If your person doesn’t have one yet, they need it!
- Spiral notebook, pens, and the “You got this” journal are the necessities to help you keep track of notes, ideas, lists, and or doodling. These markers are fantastic for bullet journaling. Express your thoughts and creativity as you are navigating your hearing loss journey.
- 100 Days of Brave Guided Journal – Plenty of room to write and reflect after each prompt. Love the quality, and the ribbon bookmark. Another way to reflect on your hearing loss journey.
- Ugg Slippers – Keep your feet warm and cozy with these adorable Ugg slippers.
- Harry Potter Crochet – How adorable is this?! With all this downtime at home why not start a new hobby!
- Revlon Hot Air Brush – ready for The closest to a blow out you can get at home? I only spend a third of the time styling my hair. Words of advice: use heat protectant and try using the ‘cool’ setting for most of the drying time.
- iPad – Use an iPad to express your creativity, read books, connect with friends and family, surf the web, play games, work from home, and pretty much everything else you do on your personal computer or phone. Only this time not straining your eyes on a small screen.
- Little Auricles Hearing Aid Charm. A company who believes those with hearing loss should feel empowered and proud of their differences. These hearing aid charms are elegant and gorgeous!
For the Hard of Hearing Girl
- Joss, An American Girl Doll, with hearing loss. Joss has a unilateral hearing loss and wears a hearing aid and uses an FM system. She’s on the cheerleading team and surfs with her friends! You can also design your own look-alike doll and have them add hearing aids to one or both ears.
- Now Hear This: Harper Soars with Her Magic Ears – a story about a young girl sharing her hearing loss & cochlear implant journey. I pre-ordered this and it really resonated with me and my journey too. It’s nice to see what other people’s journey looks like and how we are all go through our experience.
- Spiral notebook and pens are the necessities to help you keep track of notes, ideas, lists, and or doodling. These markers are fantastic for bullet journaling. Express your thoughts and creativity as you are navigating your hearing loss journey.
- Hearing Loss Doll – Does your little girl love baby dolls? Why not one that has hearing aids too? This HOH mama was the first to make these Hard-of-Hearing dolls available on Etsy to be fully customized with Hearing Devices. How cool is that?! The girl doll is temporarily sold out – here is the link for the boy doll.
- Hearing Device Headband – Need a decorative way to keep your child’s hearing aids on? I’ve listed below my top 3 Etsy accounts to try for hearing headbands:
- Cochlear Implant & Hearing Aid Tube Trinkets by Purple Cat Aid Charms. Browse her Etsy page for more and maybe even join her “Charm of the Month” club!
- Kids Doctor Kit – I can think of a couple of my patients who would LOVE this playset – they actually might already have it! The box it comes with makes for the perfect gift with the holidays around the corner!
- DIY Electric Motor Kit – Build your own robot?! Yes, please! How cute are these electric robots? These kits make great STEM toys for kids.
- EarGear – Hearing aids shouldn’t have to prevent you from doing the things that you love, but many hearing aid wearers complain about the prospect of losing their hearing aids when participating in sports, working out, or going to the beach. EarGear can help!
- Little Auricles Hearing Aid Charm. A company who believes those with hearing loss should feel empowered and proud of their differences. Your little girl should be no exception. These hearing aid charms are adorable!
- iPad – Use an iPad to express and show off your creativity! She likely has a way to directly connect to the device so she can watch YouTube videos or listen to music and movies! If you’re curious how to set her up via Bluetooth, check out my post here.
- Why Fit In, When You Were Born To Stand Out T-shirt – How cute is this t-shirt? What better way to promote confidence and hearing loss awareness.
Gift Guide For the Audiologist
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Want to get that Audiologist in your life something special? Here is my 2020 Gift Guide created just for you!
Audiologists work hard ensuring their patients have what they need to hear and succeed in life. Here is a small list of affordable gift ideas to brighten up their day. Let me be clear that Audiologists do not expect gifts from their patients in return for their services. This is simply a guide for those who are interested in looking for cute audiology-related gift ideas.
Do you have any other cute gift ideas? Comment below!
- Ear Anatomy Watercolor Art by CocoMila. She resides in the UK, so for North America buyers, buy early to ensure it arrives in time for the holidays!
- I Heart Guts Inner Ear Plush. Make your Audiologist (or ENT doctor!) grin from ear to ear with this huggable inner ear!
- Inner Ear Sticky Notes. We love anything ‘ear-themed’, so of course inner ear sticky notes are a must have!
- Inner Ear Badge Clip. I love this company & I’ve received so many compliments on my badge. People love it!
- Albert, the Cochlear Snail, by My Lucky Ears, a fabulous artist who wears bilateral BAHAs (Oticon Medical). Your Audiologist will LOVE that you’re supporting an artist with hearing loss!
- Will Test Ears for Tacos. I absolutely love this shirt – and I know many others would too! Who doesn’t love tacos? And ears!
- Cochlear Implant Audiology Travel Mug. Check out this adorable travel mug made by AudlySatisfying. I couldn’t pass up sharing at least one of her creations! Check her Etsy page for more items.
- I’m All Ears T-shirt. Need I say more?! How adorable is this Baby Yoda (aka The Child) t-shirt that describes every Audiologist ever?
- Otoscope Journal by AuDlySatisfyingArt. Such a cute journal!
- Inner Ear Laptop Sleeve. Most of us travel with a laptop since we’re always collaborating, teaching, and communicating on the go. Now more than ever with Zoom meetings! Get this to protect your investment and also show your passion for hearing!
Gift Guide for the Hard of Hearing
- Neosensory Buzz. It’s a wristband that lets me feel sound as vibrations on my wrist. It helps you to be more aware of your surroundings, to experience music and movies in a new way, and so much more. Check Buzz out and if you get one, use code SAMAM8696 at checkout to get $40 off your Buzz!
- Sunrise alarm clock – Need an alarm that wakes you up using light? I use this sunrise alarm clock in addition to my Buzz wristband (see discount code above) to wake me up. Side note: I took the speaker out of the light due to the noise waking others in the house.
- Global II Dry & Store – Store your hearing aids or cochlear implants inside this dehumidifier to prevent moisture build-up, prevent bacterial growth, and it’s big enough to fit both devices!
- Pink Hearing Aid/Cochlear Implant Bag. Hold all of your hearing aid or cochlear implant accessories in this cute little pouch made by AuDly Satisfying Art, a fellow Doctor of Audiology student!
- Ear Gear – Hearing aids shouldn’t have to prevent you from doing the things that you love, but many hearing aid wearers complain about the prospect of losing their hearing aids when participating in sports, working out, or going to the beach. EarGear can help!
- Cochlear Implant Christmas Tree – A tree made up of a bunch of cochlear implants? Awesome!!
- Hard of Hearing Pin – Need a way to tell someone wearing a mask that you are hard of hearing? Use this pin to remove any awkwardness about not being able to hear someone.
- Tinnitus Mug – “Sleigh Bells Ringing – Oh wait, that’s just my tinnitus”. Have that annoying ear ringing? This mug is for you! Not guaranteed to cure your tinnitus – sorry!
- Cochlear Implant Mask – Cochlear implant fashion and safety is so in! So is supporting a fellow Doctor of Audiology student!
- Clear Storage Case – makeup is not the only thing that can be stored in these clear storage bins. If you need to see what’s inside your hearing aid storage box, use this clear case!
- Protective Hard Case – Place your hearing aids inside this zip up hard case to keep them protected.
- Tool/Organizer Storage Box – Need a durable storage case to house all the small parts to your hearing device? Each case is removable too!
- Marble Organizer Caddy – why not be stylish and organized? Use this caddy to hold your hearing aid or cochlear implant parts and pieces.
