These sick day essentials help buyers make the most of their time spent recovering.
Since rest is a vital aspect to taking a sick day off, many innovations that fit this theme are related to keeping warm and cozy. From snuggies to heated blankets, advances in technology ensure that people can stay as comfortable as possible while feeling under the weather. Because concentration is often a challenge when one is ill, television and entertainment can come into play in a big way during this time off.
Often enjoyed more than many are willing to admit, sick days are an inevitable part of life, and allow people to gratefully regenerate after coming down with a sickness.
35 Sick Day Essentials
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Soft Wooden Sleepers
The Elisa Strozyk Wooden Daybed Design Debuts in Milan
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Edwardian Lingerie
Victoria & James Sleepwear Aims to be Comfortable and Sexy
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Group Snuggies
The Family Blankeez Fleece Lets Up to 8 Cuddle Up
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British Pajama Bans
Tesco Grocery Store Bans Pajamas in Customer Dress Code Policy
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Heated Car Comforters
'Warming Blanket for Car' Keeps You Cozy & Comfortable Through Frosty Travel
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Reconfigurable King-Size Beds
The Lect-Utopia Bed is Designed to Offer Comfort for Every Activity
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Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
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Minimalist Multifunctional Computers
The Vizio All-In-One PC is a Complete Entertainment System
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Heated Snake Rugs
The Eva
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Anti-MRSA Pajamas
Sleep Safe PJs Fight Infections
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Transforming Tortilla Seats
The 'Blandito' Seat Conforms to Your Personal Shape
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Designer Flannel Fashion
The Simply Vera Fall 2010 Collection Includes Cozy Pajamas
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Thermometer Fashion
The Temperature Sweater Displays Your Body Heat on Your Sleeve
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Heated Blanket Spreads the Warmth
The Slanket helps Charities
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Fleece Sweater Headrests
The HoodiePillow Brand Pillowcase is Perfect for Comfortable Lounging
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Comfort Food Chocolate Blends
Komforte Chockolate Makes Oddly Mixed Cocoa Confections
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Microscopic Meal Boxes
The Tiffin Lunch Kit by Lorea Sinclaire is Easy to Carry Around
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Touch-Sensitive Blankets
The 'IM Blanky' is One Smart Sheet
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Cozy Complete Coverups
The Phrobi Blanket Robe has Got Your Back
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Hipster Heritage Blankets
The Pendleton x Hysteric Glamour Remixes Two Iconic Designs
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Stick-On Thermometers
‘Thermoplay'
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Lollipop Thermometers
Taiwanese Designers Introduce Kid-Oriented Medical Tools
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Cozy Hipster Blankets
The Weezer Snuggie Keeps People Warm and Cool at the Same Time
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Socially Conscious Comforters
Blanket Statements is a One-for-One Company Helping Women's Shelters
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Heated Wearable Blankets
The Coz-E Electric Blanket is a Hi-Tech Version of the Snuggie
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Savory Soup Sandwiches
The French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tastes Like the Bistro Classic
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Community-Conscious Comforters
Blanket America is a Cozy 'Buy 1 Give 1' Company
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Wearable Blankets
Buttercup Picnic Dress
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Eco-Friendly Recession Blankets
Snuggies Gain Popularity Due To Ridiculous Branding
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Samurai-Approved Soups
Kabuto Noodles Packaging Embodies Creative Design Discipline
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Multitasking Camp Gear
Sleep and Stand in Your MusucBag Sleeping Bag
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Wizardry-Inspired Robes
The Harry Potter Snuggie Will Have You Dressed Like Ron Weasley
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Geeky Sleepwear
Pajamas for Nerds
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Undercover Air Purifiers
The Cup Shitsuki USB Humidifier Looks So Good You Can Practically Eat It
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Toddler Temperature Tellers
The Easy Read Thermometer Uses Heat-Sensitive Fabric and LED Display
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Doze-Friendly Desks
'1.6 sm of Life' Accommodates a Career and Catnaps in the Same Space
39 Fan Film Poster Makeovers
From Memorable Pop Culture Masks to Reversed Remixes
Obscenely Oversized Mattresses
'Experience the Llove' Exhibition by Staying the Night
Flexible Eco Packaging
Billerud FibreForm is a Receptive and Recyclable Material
12 Tempting Grilled Cheese Finds
The After School Staple Lives On in Pop Culture
Pillow Pullout Couches
The 'ZipZip' by Pling Creates Adaptable Cushion Arrangements
Soft Wooden Sleepers
The Elisa Strozyk Wooden Daybed Design Debuts in Milan
Pretty Imprisoning Perches
The Chair of Restriction Glamorizes the Concept of Constraint
Floating Sleep Stations
Rest on the Barnwood Hanging Bed and Sway Gently
Adabtable Arachnid Seating
The Limitless Spider Sofas Have Many Moving Legs for Maximal Comfort
Stitched Experimental Furnishings
Hybrid Furniture by Kata Monus Breaks Storage Design Boundaries
Shrugging Chair Covers
The Moody Bag Concept Turns any Seat into a Laid-Back Lounger
Convertible Oscillating Seats
Swing Chair Transforms for Repose Preference and Weather Protection
Wooden Wonder Houses
The House of Cedar is Jenga-Inspired Structure
Professional Chef Packaging
Jamie Oliver Product Branding Turns Gourmet into Everyday
Beloved Storybook Jewelry
The Authored Adornments Pendants Feature Your Favorite Characters
Native Skate Shoes
Vans Vault 2010 Fall/Winter Collection Features Lots of Color
Home-Baked Branding
Sugar Cafe Packaging Stirs Up a Sweet Stylus Emblem
Gourmet Beef Branding
El Gaucho Meat Packaging Suggests Superior Culinary Quality
Intricately Patterned Furniture
The Patchwork Sofas are Eclectically Fabulous and Stylish
Colorful Accordion Cots
The Pause Convertible Sofa Bed Fans Out for a Comfy Night's Sleep
Flatpack Furnishings
The Dynamic Life Sofa Folds Out to Fill Your Spatial Needs
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
Cafe Cuisine Art
The 'Sandwich Artist' Series Presents Tasty Snacks
Magical Sorting Hat Spoofs
The ‘Sorted This Way’ Video is a Hysterical Take on Hogwart
Deceptively Diminutive Dioramas
The Box by Coke Wisdom O'Neal Features Real People
Functional Hybrid Loungers
Tamas Bozsik's Cross Between Chair & Sofa Provides Total Comfort
Plushy Neon Perches
The Yoda Set by Redo Design Delights the Eyes and Cushions the Tush
DIY Decorative Bedsheets
Sleep in Style With The Adorable Doodle Duvet
Fiercely Spiked Seats
The Icicle Chair by Ali Alavi is Whip of Avant-Garde Furniture Design
Succulent Beverage Branding
'By Hoogesteger' Juice Packaging Highlights a Splash of Color
Convertible Dining Furniture
The 'Tables on the Move' can be Morphed into Fancy Wall Art
Vintage 3-D Shades
The Ingri:Dahl James 3D Movie Glasses Give Theater Specs a Designer Flair
Couch Potato Beds
The Sleepy Chair is a Chair Made from Matresses
Dress-Chair Hybrids
Geraldine Husson's 'Dressed To Sit' is Functional and Fashionable
Preppy Plaid Apparel
The Pendleton 2011 Fall/Winter Collection for Men Combines Unlikely Styles
Children's Novel Mashups
The Christina Wald Madeline Series Uses a Harry Potter Theme
Secret Wooden Portals
The Hidden Bookcase by Opulent Items Turns a Fictional Idea Into Reality
Sinuous Slumber Pods
SleepBox by Caspar Lohner Offers Peace in Busy Environments
Tricolored Hoagie Treats
'The Food in My Beard' Ice Cream Sandwiches are Hybrid Desserts
Eccentric Abstract Seating
The Sofa Iva Diverges Remarkably from the Archetypal Couch
Canine-Casting Seats
The Wolf Within Chair is the Fairy Tale of the Furniture World
Furled Mattress Furnishings
The Paq Chair is an Engaging Adabtable Object for Transitional Spaces
One for One Blankets
The Company Store Gives Comforters to Homeless Children
Intricate Bedroom Furniture
MachineHistories Creates Detailed Custom Corian Bed Frames
High Headboard Couches
The Highlife Sofa Takes Formal Inspiration from Stately Sleepers
Pull-Apart Perches
This Sofa by Can Guvenir Seems to Stretch to Accommodate More Sitters
Correctional Facility Fashion
Prison Blues Clothing is Made Inside to be Worn Outside
Uniquely Pebbled Mattresses
Nook Sleep Systems Provides Pads that Promote Healthy Slumber
High-Quality Altruistic Hoodies
The Vanity Project Collaborates with Charities on Its Designs
Mishmash Eco Seating
The Plof Bench Contains the Color and Excitement of Material Reuse
One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
Screen Expanding Smartphone Docks
The ClamBook Transforms iPhones and Androids into Laptops
Extreme Sports Accessories
The milkool Bungee Jumping Extreme Necklace Takes a Plunge
Cultural Carved Cases
The Benny Gold X Material6 'Native Print’ iPhone Back is Intricate
Gaming System Meal Carriers
Relive Your Old-School Nintendo Days With the Etsy NES Lunch Box
Travel Friendly Garments
The Burton Sleeper Hoodie Has its Own Pillow and Toothbrush Built-In
Sophisticated Snack Packaging
Vim Popcorn is Wrapped to Suit the Eco- and Calorie-Conscious
Ashtray-Candle Hybrids
The Flussocreativo Vizio's Burning Wick Masks Smoker Smells
Layered Topographical Loungers
The Contour Sofa's Shape is Carved by Stacked Cushions
Anomalous Stiletto Loungers
The Sofa MrSH by Alexander Kozynets Refuses to Conform
Scribbling Food Containers
The Thomas Vu Lunch Box is Fun and Practical
Antique Inset Couches
The Onkel Sofa Combines Contemporary Contours with Old-Fashioned Uphostery
Native Roll-Top Boots
The Timberland & Pendleton Roll-Top Boot is Too Cool for Camping
3D Fabric Cushions
Geo by Mika Barr is Inspired by Flat Patterns and Paper Folding
Poncho-Inspired Fashion
The Pendleton Portland Collection Infuses Classic Styling for the Fall
Rechargeable Heated Clothing
The Sanyo Neck/Waist Warmers Keep You Toasty All Winter Long
Pop-Up Workstations
The Secret Desk by Magdalena Tekieli is Simple and Organized
Sculptural Frieze Seating
Versailles Sofa Merges Magnificent Architectural Details with Furniture
Poverty-Conscious Quilts
Kathryn Clark Creates an Artistic Display of Foreclosures With Blankets
Sleeping Bag Backpacks
The Polo Backpack is a Comfortable Carry-All
Book Adaptation Evaluations
The Harry Potter Books vs. Movies Graphic is Spot On
Upcycled Blanket Bags
Will Leather Goods 'La Manta' Satchel Reuses Old Items for Stylish Fashion
Edible Pop Culture Portraits
Kirsten Cumings Creates Art from Jelly Beans
Neil Powell, Founder of the Information Blanket (INTERVIEW)
One for One Infographic Baby Blankets
Sleeping Subway Beds
'The Sleeper Car' by Improv Everywhere Let People Rest Their Eyes
Gourmet Hybrid Hoagies
This Roasted Strawberry Brie Chocolate Grilled Cheese is Decadent
Magnified Storybook Sleepers
Child's Play by Yusuke Suzuki is a Novel Nighttime Refuge
Pet-Powered Humidifiers
The Wool Ball Hybrid Humidifier can be Used as a Toy for Pets
Dying Style Mavens
Rachel Zoe 'Dies for Fashion' in Harper's Bazaar September 2010
Touchscreen Baby Blankets
Snuggle Your Baby in Geeky Fashion with the iPhone Baby Quilt
Comfy Sandbag Bunkers
The Cozy Shelter by Lambert Kamps Has an Unexpected Gentle Interior
Epic Salami Sandwiches
This Slyman's Restaurant Campaign Invites Big Eaters
Old-School Apple Layouts
Ben Vessey Goes Back to 1984 with Retro Mac OS Designs
Anti-Sand Beach Blankets
Say Goodbye to Gritty Grains with the Sandless Beach Mat
Ice Cream Sandwich Seating
The Delfi Sofa has a Thick Cushioned Center for Optimal Comfort
Cutout Blankets
The Lace Felt Throw by Room 39 is More Decorative than Practical
Endurance-Enhancing Sheets
The Durex Stamina Pillow has Grotesque Faces to Help You Stay in Sync
Molded Rattan Seating
The Relation Collection by Hiroomi Tahara Features Contemporary Curves
Primary Colored Pillows
The Funkle Design Collection Brightens Rooms with Geometrical Patterns
Temperature Bands for Booze
The Vignon Wine Thermometer Measures Vino for a Refined Taste
Dual-Display Laptops
The ASUS Taichi Seamlessly Goes from Tablet to Ultrabook
Quilted Sofas
Canape Ruche by Inga Sempe Looks Like Blanket-Covered Seating
Digitally Manipulated Knitted Threads
Chae Young Kim Creates Realistic Virtual Patterns
Cinema Vision TVs
Super Wide TV Takes a Walk on the Wild Side
Undergarment Blankets
The Ladies' Underwear Quilt by Louis Garret Pays Homage to Lingerie
Mega Literary Franchise Graphs
The 'J.K Rowling Popularity' Chart is Demonstrative
Streamlined Temperature Gauges
The Flouke Infrared Thermometer Zaps the Stats of Any Subject
Commemorative Designer Apparel
Brands Collabroate on the Original Fake 5th Anniversary Shirts
Redesigned Bunny Billfolds
Year of the Rabbit Envelopes Adapt Traditional Packaging
Scrunched Geometric Lighting
The 'Miss Maple' Pendant Lamp by Elisa Strozyk Looks Like Paper
Cozy Complete Coverups
The Phrobi Blanket Robe has Got Your Back
Lovely Loose Leaf Branding
Lov Organic Tea is a Treat for the Planet and the Palate
$200,000 Lunch Boxes
18K Gold-Plated Takashimaya Osechi Bentos Fetch a High Price
Take-Out Gifted Tidings
The SeriesNemo Mi Happy Panettone Packaging Greets Clients
Scrap Fabric Blankets
The Eco-Friendly A.P.C. Quilts Are Made Out of Leftover Materials
Pointy Plush Perches
The Giulia Sofa Contrasts Sharply with the Formal Norm of Couches
Manhole Pillowcases
Bring the City into Any Room With the NYC Sewer Cover Pillow
Lunchbags in Disguise
Fool Your Friends With an Organ Transport Lunch Box
Socially Conscious Comforters
Blanket Statements is a One-for-One Company Helping Women's Shelters
Creepy Crawly Confections
Spooky Ice Cream Sandwiches are the Perfect End to a Hip Halloween
Melon-Protecting Pillows (UPDATE)
The Hövding Airbag Collar is a Couture and Practical Helmet
Raging Avian Cushions
Sleep Comfortably on the Adorable Angry Birds Pillow Plush
Heated Wearable Blankets
The Coz-E Electric Blanket is a Hi-Tech Version of the Snuggie
Funky Mascot Food Containers
The Domo Tin Lunch Box Lets Domo-Kun Join You at Noon
Naganand Murty, Co-Founder of Embrace (INTERVIEW)
Incubator Blanket to Save Millions of Babies
Animated Movie Meals
Have Lunch with Buzz Lightyear Using the Toy Story Shirtbox
Surprise Sandwich Shops
Escoffiette Randwich Delivery Provides Random Meals to New Yorkers
Storytelling Blankets
Katrin Rodegast's Soft Cover Quilt Tells Our Society's Story With Patches
Shape-Shifting Chesterfields
The Leolux B Flat Sofa Adjusts for the Sitter's Comfort
Headbanging Music Blankets
Sleep with the Heavy Metal Quilts & Throw Up the Devil Horns
Chunky Carnivorous Carb-Filled Sandwiches
The Lasagna Burger Offers American and Italian Flavors
Folding Wooden Cabinets
The Accordion Cabinet by Elisa Strozyk and Sebastian Neeb
One-Saves-Two Vaccines
'OneShot Global' Offers Meningitis Protection Using the TOMS Giving Model
Sorcerer-Inspired Prints
The 'Every Harry Potter Chapter Illustration' by Ajcfood
Galactic Droid Meal Boxes
Pack a Sci-Fi Meal with the R2D2 Lunch Kit
Pretty Pocket Thermometers
Thermo by Robocat is a Wicked Weather App
Temperature Guns
No-Touch Point-and-Shoot Infrared Digital Thermometer Gives You Distance
Photographic Thermometers
SENSE Thermal Camera Safely Records a Surgical Patient's Temperature
Bold Breakfast Hybrids
Pecan Pie French Toast is a Sinfully Sweet Early Morning Treat
Bendy Latex Bedding
Essentia's FlexDrive Mattress is Comfy and Adjustable
Arcade Gamer Blankets
The Pac-Man Fleece Blanket is the Perfect Throw for Those Chilly Nights