Toys, Books and Games

Nonmonetary Items, such as Toys, Books, Games and Art and Craft Supplies

As a pediatric hospital, toys, books and games are an important part of the care we provide to our young patients. Each child admitted to the hospital receives a welcome bag containing a variety of toys and games to help them feel more comfortable during their stay. Whether used during waiting time for a clinic visit or as part of playtime in our Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Child Life Playroom, your gift of toys, books and games gives our patients the opportunity to "just be kids."

Patient Needs by Developmental Age
TSRHC operates solely on donations. In addition to medical care and supportive services, the hospital helps kids be kids while they’re here. The following list of patient needs is divided by developmental age.

Baby and Toddler Items
Fisher Price Jungle Aquariums
Toys with lights/sounds/music
Interactive Toys (V-tech)

School-age Children
Baby Dolls (ALL ethnicities)
Personalized-size CD players/MP3 Players
Bubbles (Mini sized)
Non-violent Large Action-Figures (No Small Parts) 
Puzzles (24 - 100 pieces)
Remote Control Cars
DVDs/Movies
Music CD's
Lego Kits
Pretend Play Items (Dress Up, Kitchen, etc.)
Blankets
'E' rated video games (WII, XBOX and 360, Playstation 2 & 3, Nintendo DS)

Teenagers
Hand held electronic games
Make-up kits
Durable watches
Clock radios
Music CDs
DVDs
Journals, stationery
'T'-rated video games (WII, XBOX and 360, Playstation 2 & 3, Nintendo DS)
Manicure/Pedicure Kits
Crossword Puzzle/Mind Games
Footballs/basketballs/etc.
Over the Door Basketball Goal
IPods, MP3 Players
Disposable Cameras
Sports Memorabilia

Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts kits
Coloring books
Crayola Brand items (Crayons, Makers, Pencils, Paints, etc.)
Lap Trays
Picture Frames (for crafts)
Klutz Kids
Scrapbooks & Supplies
Crafts/Project kits with directions for teenagers
Velvet Art Posters
Jewelry Making Kits
Glass beads
Sand Art
Play-Doh (Small Containers)
Plain White Pillow Cases
Plain White T-shirts (All sizes)
Fabric Paint & Markers
Acrylic Paints
Wood Cut Outs to Paint
Ceramics to Paint

Therapeutic Recreation
Tennis Rackets
Free Weights
Bocce Ball Sets
Sports equipment for preschool age

Games (used for all ages)
Uno, Skip Bo, Cards and other fun card games
Connect Four
Operation
Sorry
Clue
Checkers/Chess
Monopoly
Trouble
Yahtzee
Catch Phrase
Scattegories
Taboo
Guess Who?
Jenga
Cranium

Books
While we appreciate all donations of appropriate children's books, there are a few specific titles and/or types that are used most often.

Types:
- Sound Books (buttons that make sound)
- Cardboard books (for infants and toddlers)
- I Spy Books
- Teenage Books (sports, fashion, mystery novels, other appropriate novels)

Topics:
- Visiting the hospital
- The human body
- Feelings

Sought-After Titles:
-"Franklin Goes to the Hospital"
- "The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain
- "Wemberly Worried" by Kevin Henkes
- All "Fancy Nancy" books by Jane O'Connor & Robin Preiss Glasser

Other Items
-Monetary donation to the Starlight Foundation in TSRHC's name (In order for us to receive new video game system carts for the in-patient unit)
-Gift cards (Target, Wal-mart, Toys R’ Us, ITunes)
-Magazines (sports, teen, etc.)

Projects to do
-Poster Board Signs:
-Please make design on poster board and leave a large space for the name to be written in and TSRHC staff/patient to sign.
-We appreciate your creativity in artwork and designs but suggest avoiding use of; "Get Well Soon," "I love you," "God Bless You," or other religious references.
-Signs should simply say "Happy Birthday," "Way to Go," "You Did it," or "Congratulations."