9 Helpful Gift Ideas For People Who Are Trying To Quit Smoking

Helping a loved one to quit smoking is one of the best gifts you can give them and each of these gift ideas can do just that.

Smoking can be extremely harmful for your health, being a cause of cancer, heart problems and lung disease, so it makes sense to quit right?

However, it's not that simple.

As smoking is also a highly addictive habit that can be so hard to kick.

So if you have a friend who wants to quit smoking or is actively doing so, getting them a gift that can help with the process is a really thoughtful thing to do.

And each of the gift ideas for people that are trying to quit smoking that I've featured here can come in useful when the nicotine cravings hit.

However, this list doesn't include other things that smokers find helpful when quitting such as vapes, gum, patches and the like, as these are all personal items that they'd be better off getting for themselves.

1. The Best Stop Smoking Book

If there's one thing that ex-smokers in my life have said really helped them to quit then that would be Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Smoking Without Willpower.

As they said reading this book made it so much easier for them than trying to go cold turkey or to quit on their own using their own willpower.

So it's a gift that most smokers who really want to quit but have maybe failed in the past will really appreciate receiving.

As it'll guide them through the process in an easy way and help them to quit naturally and with less struggle than they would have expected.

2. A Fidget Cube To Keep Their Hands Busy

One of the most difficult things many smokers find when trying to quit is not knowing what to do with their hands.

As they are used to fiddling with a cigarette and holding it in their hands as they smoke and can feel a bit lost without it.

So getting them something for their hands to fiddle with when they are craving a smoke can be a big help for resisting the urge.

And a good option for this is the theFube fidget cube which is a fun thing to play with until the cravings pass.

3. Puzzle Books To Distract Them From The Cravings

Being able to distract yourself when those nicotine cravings hit is a big help when trying to resist the urge to smoke.

So a gift idea that can be really effective is to get them something they can do to distract themselves when the tough times come.

And there are a few options here with puzzle books, crosswords, jigsaws and handheld games machines being just a few.

Or a Sudoku book if they like their puzzles to involve numbers.

4. A Gift To Help Them Relax

Many smokers find that cigarettes help them to feel clamer and relaxed and this is one of the big things they miss when trying to give up.

So getting them a gift that will help them to relax and replace the cigarettes with something more healthy is a great thing to do.

And there are many options open to you here too such as bath bombs, soothing music, books, self-massage tools, foot spas, etc.

With my choice being an adult coloring book as these have been shown to be great tools for focusing the mind in a creative way and helping people to unwind.

5. A Big Tub Of Their Favourite Boiled Sweets

It's easy to put on weight when you are trying to quit smoking as many smokers eat sugary junk food to replace the cigarettes when cravings hit.

However, having something to chew or suck on as a replacement for smoking a cigarette can really help.

So our next gift idea is to get them a tub or a few bags of their favourite boiled sweets to have on hand when they need them.

With a nice selection being the Bonds Of London British hard candy bundle.

6. A Selection Of Calming Herbal Teas

Another healthier substitute for smoking is to have a cup of herbal tea instead of a cigarette when the cravings come.

As by the time you've bolied the kettle, poured it and sat down to drink it you should be feeling a lot better.

And drinking tea has the added benefit of giving you another way of staying calm and relaxing too, which may be what smoking used to provide.

So gifting a smoker who is trying to quit a box of herbal teas such as the one above by Tea Forte is something that can be a big help.

7. A Bracelet For Smokers In Touch With Their Spiritual Side

Now this next gift idea is a bit out of left field and takes some faith from a smoker to work in helping them to quit.

But even if it's only a trick of the mind it can still make for a cute little gift.

As the crystal bead bracelet above is said to contain relaxing and calming properties that will help someone to stop smoking.

So it's probably worth a try right?

8. A Gift To Get Them Exercising

Getting active and exercising regularly is a great way of curbing those persistent nicotine cravings and getting a hit of healthier dopamine instead.

So getting your loved one an exercise related gift to encourage them to get off their backsides can be just the tonic.

And this could be anything depending on what sports they enjoy, such as a new pair of running shoes, a gym membership, a bicycle, a yoga mat, or a pair of swimming goggles.

But whatever you choose, it's a gift that will help them avoid the urge to smoke again and encourage them to embrace their new healthier lifestyle.

9. A Dammit Doll To Beat Up!

Trying to quit smoking is extremely tough and the constant nicotine cravings and withdrawals can make a smoker miserable, cranky and angry.

So our last gift idea for smokers who are trying to quit is to get them a Dammit stress relief doll.

As these dolls are designed to be the object of someones rage, meaning you can pull them, twist them, throw them or punch them whenever you're feeling stressed out.

Which can be a great release especially in the early days of giving up the ciggies.

Rounding Up

Quitting smoking is tough but it's a great thing to do.

As not only is it good for your health, it can also save you a fortune on money you would have been spending on cigarettes.

So if you have a friend who is desperate to quit, getting them a little something to help them is the way to go.

As each of the gift ideas for people that are trying to quit smoking that I've given you here will come in useful along the way to a smoke-free life.