MOST NEEDED ITEMS• LEGO kits – Anything LEGO brand• Infant toys – mobiles, rattles, light-up or sound toys; anything Sassy or

Bright Starts brand• Toddler toys – Fisher Price, Little People• Action figures• Crayola brand art supplies – crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint*

INFANTS AND TODDLERS• Infant safe stuffed animals (small & medium sized with embroidered

eyes no beads or plastic) recently purchased with tags or box• Musical light-up/cause and effect toys• Fisher Price/Playskool infant/toddler toys• Infant crib soothers and mobiles (no fabric)• Taggie blankets (12”x 12”) and toys• Board books, plastic links, rattles, Oball toys• Stacking cups and shape sorters

PRESCHOOLERS• Duplo blocks• Matchbox Cars• Small plastic construction vehicles• Fisher Price doctor kits• Plastic accessories for play kitchens (food, pots and pans, cash register,

small appliances)• Baby dolls, doll strollers and bottles (diverse, all plastic)• Little People Toys and characters• Plastic animals and dinosaurs

ANY TOYS WITH THESE POPULAR CHILDREN’S CHARACTERS:

• Superheroes (esp. Batman, Spiderman, Superman, Hulk)• Dora/Diego• Elmo/Sesame Street• Disney characters• Paw Patrol• My Little Pony

SCHOOL - AGE CHILDREN• LEGO kits – small and large kits for different age groups• Erector model kits and building sets• Action Figures: WWE wrestlers, superheroes, Avengers, Disney• I Spy books• Over the door basketball hoops• Self-contained craft kits

• Play-doh, bubbles, and no-spill bubbles (small containers)• Card games – Uno, Monopoly Deal, Sushi Go• Adult therapeutic coloring/Mandala coloring books• Stuffed animals (small & medium sized) – recently purchased with tags

or box

TEENS• Word search, crossword or Sudoku puzzle books and handheld games• Headphones• Journals• Nail polish kits• Fleece tie blankets

ARTS AND CRAFTS*• Character coloring books• Playdoh (small containers)• Washable markers (unscented)• Crayola Window and Fabric Markers (unscented)• Crayola Crayons (smaller boxes – unscented)• Colored pencils• Velvet poster kits• Adult therapeutic coloring/Mandala coloring books

GAMES• Board games• Handheld games: Catch Phrase, Simon, Bop-it• Card games –Uno, Monopoly Deal, Rat a Tat Cat, Gubs, Sushi Go,

Apples to Apples etc.

ELECTRONICS • Any new movie/cartoon releases on DVD: G, PG & PG-13 and popular

cartoon DVDs (Mickey, Dora, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig)• Games for Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS/3 DS• Noise Cancelling Headphone

GIFT CARDS• In small donations ($5, $10): iTunes, Target, Walmart, Amazon,

Google Play

https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/support-us/donate-toys/

*Important safety information regarding guidelines for arts and crafts is available on our donation guidelines and FAQ page.

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Wish List 2017-2018Thank you so much for considering a donation to our patients and families! In order to keep our patients safe and healthy all donated items must be new, unwrapped, latex free and in

good condition in compliance with our safety and infection control guidelines. Please see our donation guidelines and FAQ for additional information.

**Please note, donations that may not be of use to the medical center will be shared with children and families in need in the Greater Hartford Community.

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WHEN SHOULD I MAKE A DONATION TO CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S? We welcome toy donations at all times of the year. Many donated items are received in the midst of the holiday season to help our children and families with their personal celebrations. Please consider donating at other times of the year to meet the needs of patients receiving care in other seasons. Gifts will be stored and used throughout the year to promote playful experiences both at the bedside and in our activity rooms.

CAN I/MY GROUP DONATE USED TOYS OR STUFFED ANIMALS THAT MY FAMILY NO LONGER USES? In order to keep our patients safe and healthy all donated items must be new, unwrapped, latex free and in good condition in compliance with our safety and infection control guidelines.

HOW OLD ARE THE CHILDREN AT THE MEDICAL CENTER WHO WILL RECEIVE GIFTS OF TOY DONATIONS? Children of all ages are cared for here at Connecticut Children’s, ranging from infancy to young adulthood. Our greatest needs are donations for infants and children (birth-2 years) and teens (12-19 years). Please consider sorting your donation by age/gender to help us distribute your gift to patients more quickly.

CAN I/MY GROUP VISIT THE MEDICAL CENTER AND DELIVER MY DONATION DIRECTLY TO A FAMILY? Donors are unable to deliver gifts directly to patients due to concerns for patient confidentiality and infection control. In order to maintain a restful and healing environment for patients and families for those receiving care here, staff will accept donations on their behalf and distribute directly to families as appropriate.

CAN I/MY GROUP DONATE HANDMADE BLANKETS AND HATS? Yes, we are happy to accept these handmade items for use with our patients and families. Due to the possibility of allergens affecting patients, please make sure all items are cleaned and free of dust, pet hair, second-hand smoke and other allergens.

CAN I/MY GROUP DONATE FOOD FOR FAMILIES? Many of the children and families receiving care at the medical center have special diets or food allergies. For this reason, we are unable to accept donated food items. If you prefer to meet this need for families in another way, please contact us directly about ways to contribute in kind donations (gift cards) for local restaurants and grocery stores for patients and families.

MY CHURCH/SCHOOL GROUP IS CONSIDERING A DONATION. IS THERE ANYTHING WE SHOULD CONSIDER? Our facility works with patients and families with all different backgrounds of faith and ethnicity. Please avoid religious themed items so that we may utilize your gift for a variety of patients and families. If you are planning a donation with young children, please contact us directly to help you plan.

*We request that all crayons and other children’s art materials have this label: “Conforms to ASTM D-4236,” or similar language. This label means that the formulas of the crayons and other art materials have been reviewed by a toxicologist for chronic hazards and are labeled appropriately. Crayola is our preferred brand for crayons, markers, pencils and finger paints. In addition

** We are very fortunate to have generous donors to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Please note that donations that may not be of use to the medical center will be shared with children and families in need in the Greater Hartford Community.

Please contact us for additional questions related to your donation: toys@connecticutchildrens.org

Please see our Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Wish List for additional donation ideas.

Donation Guidelines and FAQhttps://www.connecticutchildrens.org/support-us/donate-toys/ Please note, donations that may not be of use to the medical center will be shared with children and families in need in the Greater Hartford Community.