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Top Needed Donations
All items must be brand new, recently purchased, latex-free, and meet safety guidelines. Drop-offs are weekly (Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons) through the year at our off-site warehouse by appointment only: call 860-545-9880. For safety and privacy reasons, we are not able to accept handmade/homemade cards/letters/notes.
Most Needed Items:
- 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 Number Books
- Matchbox Cars
- Fleece Blankets
- Stuffed Animals
In addition to toys, we also utilize Amazon gift cards throughout the year. Amounts of $10 and $25 are most helpful.
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:
- Swaddle/sleep sacks NICU approved; no loose blankets or baby hats)
- Scent cloths
- Board 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.
Toy Drives
Individuals, group and businesses may host targeted toy drives for high-need items. All drives must be pre-arranged. Email toys [at] connecticutchildrens.org (toys[at]connecticutchildrens[dot]org) for details.
Monetary Donations
Support Child Life Programming for bedside activities and year-round patient programs. Donate online today. https://give.connecticutchildrens.org/toydrive
Save the Date
We will be hosting our annual holiday toy drop-off event on December 11 and 12, 2026 at our warehouse in East Hartford. Additional info will be posted in September.
Questions
Please contact our team 860.545.9880 or email toys [at] connecticutchildrens.org (toys[at]connecticutchildrens[dot]org). Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
Investing in Healthier Futures
When you give to Connecticut Children’s, you invest in better, healthier futures for children. Donations from individuals and organizations allow Connecticut Children’s to deliver the specialized care kids need and deserve. Visit our Foundation website to learn more about the importance of your support.
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