Heroes & Helpers Toy Drop-off Event

Save the date! We will be hosting a holiday toy drop-off event on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, 2023 at our warehouse in West Hartford. We are unable to accept any additional in-person holiday toy donations outside of this time period. No in-person donations or drop-offs are allowed at the hospital at 282 Washington Street at any time. You are the heroes and helpers this holiday season! In order to participate, you must pre-register for a drop-off time and donate new and unwrapped items from the Approved List of Donations below. For questions, please contact our team at toys [at] connecticutchildrens.org (toys[at]connecticutchildrens[dot]org).

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Donation Guidelines

Approved List of Donations

All items must be brand new, unwrapped, latex-free and compliant with our safety and infection control guidelines. We are unable to accept handmade cards, knitted/crocheted infant items, used items or toys with weapons or of a violent nature. If items do not fall within our guidelines or are unsafe/inappropriate for our patients, we reserve the right to politely decline donations.

Bubbles
Fleece Blankets
Stuffed Animals
Card/Board Games (Uno, Monopoly Deal, Sushi Go, Connect 4, Candy Land, Jenga, Sorry, Trouble etc.)
Arts & Crafts/STEM kits (small kits)
Playdoh (multi-packs and kits)
Barbies, Superhero Action Figures
Infant and Toddler toys (Fisher Price, Sassy, Bright Starts, Nubby, Infantino, Baby Einstein)
Animal/Character Figurines (dinosaurs, farm animals, etc.)
LEGO sets (small sets)
Coloring books & crayons/markers/colored pencils (including teen coloring books), Sticker By Numbers
Matchbox Cars

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Donation Guidelines

Following the American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep Guidelines, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit can accept the following items:

Boppy covers
Sleep sacks
Scent cloths
Books
Mirrors that attach to a crib
Mobiles

Please note: We no longer accept hats or loose blankets as there has been a national increase in the number of accidental infant suffocations. Sleep sacks are the best choice for swaddling babies and maintaining warmth.

Additional Information

For more information on donating, please call our Donations Line at 860-545-9880 or email toys [at] connecticutchildrens.org (toys[at]connecticutchildrens[dot]org). Thank you so much for your continued support!