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I feel as if the kids of my generation presently are too focused on what affects them and not how they can affect the world.

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Donate Toys!

Toy Donation Guidelines

To help us maintain patient safety and well-being, we ask that you follow the criteria below:

To prevent infection, we only accept new and unwrapped items.

Toys should be sturdy and free of any parts which may pinch

All craft materials (markers, glue, paints, etc.) must be non-toxic

Our Wish Lists

Items Needed the Most

Baby rattles

Interactive crib toys/musicals; mobiles that are not cloth/plush based

Generic coloring books –- no holiday reference

Soft baby dolls –- appropriate for children under three years old

Crayons –- all sizes. We have found that Crayola and PlaySkool work the best for our patients.

Markers and colored pencils –- all sizes

Super hero action figures

White artist paper

Hello Kitty items

Dinosaurs

Bubbles (bottles with no attachments)

Craft and bead kits

Play-Doh (jars with no attachments)

Pop-up toys (cause and effect)

UNO cards

Bath & Body Works sets for older girls (please no body sprays)

L.A. sports team sports swag

Baby rattles

Balls—footballs, soccer, volleyballs

Items We Cannot Accept

Plush, stuffed animals or any items with small pellets

VHS tapes

Wooden items

Glass or brittle plastic toys which can easily break and leave sharp edges

Knitted or crocheted items such as beanies, blankets, clothing

Flowers, edible gifts and holiday treats

Any items that promote violent and aggressive behavior including video games and DVDS