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Gift ideas for amputee

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Nothingspecialhere · 24/10/2025 21:30

I am hoping you wonderful people can help me with a special gift idea. My auntie had a leg amputation (above knee) due to health complications and I want to get her something special for a Christmas present this year. Maybe something to make her more comfortable, clothing or pj’s that would be comfortable over a prosthetic leg, any kind of special socks etc. I just don’t know. Thank you for any suggestions!

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Arlanymor · 24/10/2025 21:33

An electric blanket would fit the bill - helps with phantom sensations, means if she gets cold in the night she doesn't need to get up to turn the heating on, she can just flick a switch, and it doesn't draw attention to the amputation itself if that makes sense? It's a thoughtful gift regardless. Also it's getting chilly!

Edited to say, this throw looks lovely and it's not so heavy you couldn't use it on the sofa too: https://www.marksandspencer.com/ribbed-fleece-electric-throw/p/hbp60749759?color=CREAM&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_home_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20508632141&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20513356276&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bTHke65BlBrBujwaBRWK9nmJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-zHBhBhEiwA7Kjq639ULpulECyjyg8KjgSlp1GWfVXpUvHrXA9P6T55WuJS2RT1PXQntxoCalAQAvD_BwE

Nothingspecialhere · 25/10/2025 07:29

Arlanymor · 24/10/2025 21:33

An electric blanket would fit the bill - helps with phantom sensations, means if she gets cold in the night she doesn't need to get up to turn the heating on, she can just flick a switch, and it doesn't draw attention to the amputation itself if that makes sense? It's a thoughtful gift regardless. Also it's getting chilly!

Edited to say, this throw looks lovely and it's not so heavy you couldn't use it on the sofa too: https://www.marksandspencer.com/ribbed-fleece-electric-throw/p/hbp60749759?color=CREAM&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_home_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20508632141&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20513356276&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bTHke65BlBrBujwaBRWK9nmJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-zHBhBhEiwA7Kjq639ULpulECyjyg8KjgSlp1GWfVXpUvHrXA9P6T55WuJS2RT1PXQntxoCalAQAvD_BwE

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Thank you, that’s a really lovely idea. I have an electric blanket and love it so yes a great gift. Thank you

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