Deliver Happiness: What to Donate to Kids in Children’s Hospitals
Not sure what to donate to children’s hospitals?
Here are four gift ideas that will cheer up and entertain kids during hospital stays!
Gifts for Kids in the Hospital
1. Hospital-approved Toys
New donated toys can bring kids comfort and relief, as they remind them of their home life.
When kids play with these items, it has high therapeutic value and supports their healing and growth like it did for Danika when she received her Starlight Toy Delivery.
Examples of toys for kids in the hospital include stuffed animals, LEGO, coloring books and arts and crafts.
Not sure what toys to donate to a children's hospital?
Consider donating toys through Starlight, who will directly deliver Starlight Toy Deliveries to its national network of over 800 medical facilities.
Starlight Toy Deliveries are pre-approved and meet hospital’s safety and infection control guidelines.
$25 can fund one pallet of toys for hospitalized kids.
2. Comforting Hospital Gowns
One of the most stressful experiences in a child’s hospital journey is changing from their personal clothes into a hospital gown.
When kids have comfortable gowns with beloved characters, kids feel less anxious and overwhelmed.
The comfort and familiar design of Bella's Starlight Hospital Gown boosted her mood, making her whole hospital experience better.
Donating just $40 can fund one Starlight Hospital Gown for one child.
3. Video Games
Playing video games is a great way to distract kids from pain and entertain during long hospital stays.
It gives kids choices and empowers problem solving in an environment where their choices are limited.
Kids can feel less anxious and be in a better mood like Patrick was playing on the Starlight Gaming Station.
Donate video games to children’s hospitals by funding Starlight Nintendo Switch Gaming Stations and Handhelds, which come pre-loaded with 25 games and meet strict infection safety protocols.
4. Wagon Joyrides
Staying in the hospital room for hours, days and weeks can take an emotional toll on kids.
They can feel increasingly anxious and fearful of an unfamiliar environment.
Taking kids on a wagon ride can give them a sense of comfort, security and safety, like it did for Emily in the Starlight Hero Wagon.
Emily found so much peace she didn’t need her anxiety medication!
Consider donating a Starlight Radio Flyer Hero Wagons, which is specially made for the hospital with an IV pole attachment and medical-grade fabric.
Every moment a child spends in the hospital is a challenge.
Still, you have the power to bring comfort, joy and relief to kids right now.
Donate today to help send Starlight programs children’s hospitals and make an impact on a child tomorrow!
