The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many of us to stay home longer than usual, both due to isolation measures and to minimize our exposure to the virus.
With more work from home, school closings, and virtual learning, our homes have become much more than a place to lay our heads.
They have become an office, classroom, restaurant and social space.
To make the transition a little easier this time around, we've put together a list of Amazon.co.uk products, ranging from games and family fun to relaxation products, in hopes of helping make these days a little happier.
Play as a family
Nintendo Switch Neon 32GB Console (MX $ 8,690.00, originally MX $ 9,999.00; amazon.com.mx)
Delight kids of all ages and adults alike with this incredibly popular mobile gaming system.
With new titles or classic games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe you can relive your own childhood game memories.
Get some extra Joy-Con controllers and spread the fun to even more players.
Monopoly Super Mario (MX $ 592.47; amazon.com.mx)
If you really need a screen break, go back to analog with a traditional board game that still features kids' favorite characters from Super Mario games.
Goliath Banana Blast (MX $ 368.67, originally $ 443.49; amazon.com.mx)
For younger children, try this fun game where you have to carefully remove the bananas from the tree before the monkey falls.
My Audio Pet Mini Bluetooth Speaker (MX $ 877.48;
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)
Dance as a family with these cute wireless speakers that come in adorable animal designs such as dogs, unicorns, seals, and parrots.
Alex Toys Active Yoga Activity Mat (MX $ 455.87;
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Get in shape at home with your kids and help them relieve anxiety with a yoga session.
These rugs fit together like a puzzle.
Personal care
Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate (MX $ 3,699.00;
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)
You can maintain your fitness goals even with the gyms closed by using a smartwatch capable of measuring health-related functions such as steps taken, calories burned, and sleep tracking.
fashion
Yeokou Women's Sherpa Lined Sports Track Pants (starting at MX $ 539;
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)
These comfortable black pants are the perfect basics for working from home.
Lined with fleece, they are also incredibly warm and will keep you warm on walks around the neighborhood.
Improve your mood
Dodow Sleep Aid Device (MX $ 2,459.75;
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)
Quality sleep is essential to our mental and physical health, so if the stress of the virus causes you to lose hours of sleep, invest in this smart device that acts as a metronome, using the light to relax and prepare your body and mind for sleep.
Technology to connect
10.1-inch Nixplay Smart Digital Picture Frame (MX $ 3,918.19;
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)
This digital photo frame can receive new photos remotely and share the memories in real time.
Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote (MX $ 1,199.00;
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)
You can go to the movies with friends without leaving home.
Use the smart party feature on Netflix to speak in a chat box during the movie.
(No spoilers, please!)
Echo Show 8 (MX $ 2,999;
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)
For added peace of mind, buy a smart home hub for seniors and you can stay in touch with your loved ones with video calls, send them reminders, and even help control their home devices.
Ring Video Doorbell (MX $ 5,899;
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)
Keep an eye on home security even when you can't be there in person with a smart home doorbell.
You will be able to interact with the people who knock on the door.
Note: The prices above reflect the price at the time of publication of the article.