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Hospitalized children need toys for play year round. TCH patients range in age from a few hours old to nineteen years old.
New toys donated by community friends keep playrooms supplied and help make special celebrations possible. PLEASE DO NOT WRAP GIFTS. Safety regulations require that we check even labeled gifts for appropriateness.
VISITING: Because our patients are acutely ill, we are unable to allow donors to deliver gifts directly to the children.
The patients of Texas Children's Hospital thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness in remembering them.
TOY SUGGESTIONS
NEWBORNS, INFANTS TODDLERS [BIRTH - 3 years]
Crib mobiles, rattles, infant mirrors
Musical stuffed animals
Cradle gyms
Fisher Price Brand toys
Sassy Brand items
Sensory books
Preemie and infant clothing items
Wipeable infant toys
White noise/sound machines
Infant/toddler developmental toys
Board books for infants
PRE-SCHOOL/SCHOOL AGE [4-12 YEARS]
Sensory toys for all ages
Fisher Price and Playskool brand toys
Dolls & Action Figures
Activity & Coloring books
Crayons, markers & colored pencils
Paint sets - acrylic, washable, watercolor
Medical play kits
Balls
Play-Doh [non-toxic], Crayola model magic
Kinetic sand, cloud foam, slime
Duplo, Mega Blocks, Little People sets
Diamond Art
Pokemon trading cards
Individual art and craft kits
Puzzles [all age groups]
Hot Wheels/Matchbox
Board Games
Craft/Paint/Model sets
DVDs [G-Rated ONLY]
ADOLESCENTS [13-17 YEARS]
Lego kits, origami, jewelry-making and craft kits
Activity and game books
Bluetooth headphones/speakers
Journals, felt-tip markers/pens, sketch pads, LCD writing tablets
Board games and card games
Paint-by-number/paint-by-sticker books
Crossword/Sudoku puzzles
Beauty supplies/ hair accessories
Playing cards [Uno, Skip-Bo]
Board games [Chess, Connect 4]
Advanced craft/paint/model sets
Blankets
Coloring books for adults
Crayons, markers & colored pencils
Clothing items [New items ONLY]
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Handmade items [blankets, beanies, pillowcases, etc.]
Food items [candy, beverages, meals, etc.]
Gift wrapped items
Bicycles & wagons
Toy weapons [Nerf, guns, toy swords, etc.]
Sports equipment
Religious themed items
Stuffed animals over three feet tall
Sports equipment
Remote controlled toys or Power wheels
Scented items
We are committed to the health and safety of our patients and therefore must ensure all in-kind donations meet our criteria.
NOTE: All donated items must be brand new and in original packaging.
Please include batteries with battery-operated toys.
Donate
Your generous donations allow us to bring smiles to multiple acutely ill children, especially during the holidays.
For any monetary donations, you can proceed through our PayPal account.
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