Hospital for Children
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Treasure Chest Wish List
Following anxiety provoking and often painful tests and procedures, children are able to pick out a special toy from our treasure chest in recognition of their bravery and strength. These treasure chests have a positive and often profound effect on the way children cope with hospital treatments. Treasure chests are located in several different areas within the Hospital for Children.
We are always in need of items for our treasure chests and appreciate the fact that you are exploring ways of helping us. We have developed this list to give you some ideas based on the ages of children we serve. To make a donation, please contact Child Life at 410-328-1241.
Thank you for thinking of us!
| Infants & Toddlers |
| Good quality rattles & shakers |
Small music boxes |
| Teething rings |
Sippy cups |
| Bibs |
Sock/wrist rattles |
| Small bags of wooden blocks |
Tub books |
| Cute socks |
Tub time toys |
| Peek-a-boo toys |
Small cardboard books |
| Bubbles |
Small dolls |
| Squeeze toys |
Rubber ducks |
| Preschool |
| Party packs of Play-Doh |
Simple card games |
| Good quality handheld toys |
Crayons |
| Matchbox cars (not imitations) |
Coloring books |
| Play food |
Small dinosaur figures |
| Small Duplo sets |
Cars & trucks |
| Puzzles (24 pieces or less) |
Hairbrushes |
| Silly straws |
Fun notepads (small) |
| Small balls |
Small Beanie babies (new) |
| Paint w/ water books |
Bubbles |
| Koosh balls |
| School-Age |
| hair care products & accessories |
Magic tricks |
| Yo-yos |
Small Lego sets |
| Puzzles |
Pencil sets |
| Activity books |
Fun shoelaces |
| Mad Libs |
Card games (Old Maid, Hearts, Go Fish) |
| Gel pens |
Small Beanie babies (new) |
| Small craft kits |
Art supplies |
| Sticker books |
Trivia cards |
| Stationary sets |
Joke books |
| Silly putty |
Comic books |
| Travel size games (checkers, connect 4) |
Bubbles |
| Fun key chains |
Nascar items |
| Nail polish & emery boards |
Wash-off tattoos |
| Makeup |
Koosh balls |
| Teenagers |
| Popular CD singles |
Word search |
| Tracing paper |
Puzzles |
| Hair accessories/Makeup |
Craft supplies |
| Small diaries/notepads |
Small art kits |
| Coloring books |
Nail polish & emery boards |
| Activity books |
Chapstick |
| Sketch pads |
Gel pens |
| Small picture frames |
Fun magnets |
| Blank cassette tapes |
Trading cards |
| Fun key chains |
Silly putty |
| CD cases |
Koosh balls |
| Stick on earrings |
This page was last updated on: March 13, 2008.
For more information about UMHC or to make an appointment,
please call
1-800-492-5538 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).