What is the traditional gift for a 60th birthday

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60th birthdays are a big deal: They're the gateway to the golden years, the time when life's triumphs and travails begin to ease up with the extremes. Celebrating six decades deserves a formidable gift — and, let's be honest, you've probably exhausted a lot of your options already. 

Here are some pampering (and useful) gifts to help them toast to six trips around the sun, from nifty kitchenware to sentimental accessories.

A cozy pair of slippers

Sunday Slippers, $75, available at Bombas

Made with a layer of memory foam for maximum support, a rubber sole for versatility, and fuzzy sherpa, these cushiony Sunday slippers make a day around the house all the more comfortable. Once they're unwrapped, don't expect them to ever come off!

A deep tissue muscle massager

DDVWU Massage Gun, $66.98, available at Amazon

Nothing says "Happy Birthday" more than quiet, portable relaxation. This battery-powered massage gun offers hand-held, deep tissue relief for sore muscles. Bonus points: It can last up to 15 hours on a single charge.

This stylish take on a squatty potty

Squatty Potty Oslo Bamboo Folding Toilet Stool, $39.99, available at Squatty Potty, Amazon, and Target

Somewhere between a gag gift and genuinely useful addition to their bathroom routine, this birthday gift is something they will use on the daily. The sleek bamboo design has natural antibacterial properties and aesthetic weight. Plus no assembly is required. 

This therapeutic bath seltzer set

Therapeutic Bath Seltzer (Set of 3), $25, available at Uncommon Goods 

What's better than a birthday spent at the spa? A spa day spent in the comfort of their very own home. This fizzy botanical experience combines Epsom salt and essential oils into three natural blends: Breathe, Sleep, and Muscle Ache. Just pour into a steaming bath, sit back and say "Ahhh!"

This incredibly useful ergonomic table

Stander Omni Tray Table, from $165, available at Amazon, The Home Depot, and Stander

This resourceful end table is the perfect birthday gift for anyone who works from home, likes to snack while watching TV, or enjoys having a desk around when needed. The oversized tray table is great for browsing the internet or eating dinner and is fully adjustable, able to maneuver 360 degrees. The stander's ergonomic stand assist handle is just the cherry on top.

The certifiably biggest and best blanket in the world

Classic Knitted Blanket, $275, available at Big Blanket Co. 

What better way to wish the 60-year-old in your life a happy birthday than with the biggest, best blanket ever made? This classic knit blanket is four times bigger than a standard throw, covering 100 square feet with toasty, breathable goodness.

This pair of audiophile-approved headphones

Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 Planar Magnetic Headphones, from $99, available at Drop and Amazon

Make sure your loved one is entering their golden age with only the best way to enjoy music. This pair of Drop + HIFIMAN HE-X4 Planar Magnetic Headphones are audiophile-approved, blending accessibility with superior audio quality. The secret: dual-sided magnet arrays to help achieve heightened sonic sensitivity.

This reliable (and refillable) toothbrush

quip Electric Toothbrush, from $35, available at quip, Amazon, and Target

At first glance, a toothbrush might not sound like an ideal birthday gift, but this adult toothbrush is designed to change minds. Simple, sleek, and sustainable, this electric toothbrush kit comes with a slim handle, a soft-bristle brush head, timed sonic vibrations, and $10 head refills every three months.

This adorably vintage tea kettle

Le Creuset Classic Demi Tea Kettle, from $66.95, available at Williams Sonoma and Crate and Barrel

Is the 60-year-old in your life a bigger fan of tea than birthday cake? This Le Creuset tea kettle is where classy aesthetics meet quality craftsmanship. Coming in eight vibrant colors, this durable pot is hooked up with a durable porcelain enamel glaze and whistles when the water reaches a boil.

The best cup of coffee they've ever had

Espro P3 Everyday French Press, $40, available at Espro and Dillard's

If all your special someone wants for their birthday is a good cup of joe, this renowned french press has you covered. In just four minutes, they'll be sipping on cafe-grade, grit-free coffee thanks to the double micro filter, tight sea,l and German-engineered glass.

This Burt's Bees beauty set

Burt's Bees Essentials Kit, from $9.98, available at Amazon and Burt's Bees

The older we get, the more pampering we (and our home planet) deserve. Help them celebrate 60 trips around the sun with this au naturelle Burt's Bees essentials set. Equipped with Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, Hand Salve, Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Coconut Foot Cream, and the original Beeswax Lip Balm, this kit soothes and heals with a climate-friendly pledge.

A customizable meal kit subscription

Meal Kits, starting at $23.96, available at HelloFresh

Give the birthday gift that keeps on giving with a HelloFresh meal kit delivery. With over 50 weekly menu and market items, quick recipes and flexible plans, this foodie subscription saves time and money while promoting a greener, healthier lifestyle. When they take a bite of those signature firecracker meatballs, they'll be thinking of you!

A symbolic animal adoption

Symbolic Species Adoption, from $25, available at WWF

For 60-year-old animal lovers who don't feel like their golden years need to include a new pup, a symbolic species adoption from the World Wildlife Fund can be a great way to unite them with a furry friend. This purposeful adoption service provides kits, a plush and more—all while supporting WWF's global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats.

The warmest fleece jacket they'll ever wear

Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket, $149, available at Patagonia, REI, and Backcountry

The best kind of birthday gift is one that they'll use over and over again. This full-zip Better Sweater Fleece Jacket is toasty warm, fair trade certified, and fits like a glove — perfect for a crisp day or cold weather layering.

An Everyday Blends essential oil kit

Rocky Mountain Oils  Everyday Blends Kit, from $34.95, available at Rocky Mountain Oils and Amazon

Perfect for beginners to start a new hobby or experienced enthusiasts, these six must-have blends make incorporating the benefits of essential oils so much easier. Each blend has its own unique properties—from easy breathing to first aid to smell-good citrus—that improves overall health and keeps the house feeling fresh.

A sturdy pair of trekking poles

Trailbreak Trekking Poles, $69.95, available at REI 

If your special someone wants nothing more than to spend their birthday hitting the trail, this pair of REL Co-op trekking poles. These enhanced walking sticks put more support on the ground for longer treks and tougher terrains, ergonomic and adjustable for the perfect fit.

This sentimental necklace

NYmetals Six Ring Necklace, $37.80, available at Etsy

Say cheers to 60 years with some sentimental new bling. Fine, lightweight and endlessly wearable, this symbolic necklace showcases six rings to celebrate six wonderful decades of life and resilience.

A seasonal gift subscription

Subscription Box, from $49,99, available at Fab, Fit, Fun

This indulgent subscription delivers six to eight full-size, high-quality fashion, home, beauty, and wellness products right to their door four. Not only is each quarterly box a cause of celebration and play, but they also offer savings at popular stores like Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom. 

This automatic cat and dog feeder

Arf Pets Automatic Dog & Cat Feeder, $69.99, available at Chewy, Amazon, and Walmart

Instead of using their 60th birthday as an excuse to spoil their pet with the usual treats and squeaky toys, consider this Arf Pets automatic feeder. This food dispenser allows them to feed their pets from anywhere, whether that's work or a well-deserved vacation — and keep Garfield and Odie from binge eating when no one's looking with controllable portions.

This timeless tote bag

Vera Tote Bag, from $74.29, available at Amazon and Vera Bradley

Durable and stylish, this classic Vera tote bag is one they'll be proud to rock with any fit — birthday or otherwise. Consciously made from 100% recycled cotton, this fashionable tote is big enough to hold all of their office or daily essentials. It also comes in 18 different patterns — though we personally recommend the adorable hedgehog print!

This classic dice game

Brybelly Farkle, from $11.99, available at Amazon and Walmart

Does your six-decade-old special someone love taking risks? Settle in a birthday round (or three) of this classic dice game, equipped with six dice, a dice cup, 25 score cards, and a travel-friendly storage case. Fair warning: Farkle is usually family-friendly — so long as everyone remembers it's a game of luck.

Alexis Berry is a freelance content writer specializing in product reviews.  Alexis has a B.A. in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has previously appeared in Allium, A Journal of Poetry and Prose, Hair Trigger, Punctuate. A Nonfiction Magazine, and Unpublished Magazine. She is a lover of fantasy fiction, a good hike in the woods, and, of course, writing.  Say hi to Alexis at or through LinkedIn. 

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