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.
Southridge Technology
2025 Toy Drive
For more information on donating, please call our Donations Line at:
860-545-9880 or email toys@connecticutchildrens.org
Thank you so much for your support!
2025 Approved List of Donations:
All items must be brand new, recently purchased, 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.
- Infant and Toddler toys (e.g. teethers, rattles) (Fisher Price, Sassy,
- Bright Starts, Nubby, Infantino, Baby Einstein)
- Matchbox Cars (individual and 3-packs, 5-packs)
- Playdoh (multi-packs and small kits)
- Barbies (individual)
- Superhero Action Figures
- LEGO sets (small)
- Arts & Crafts (small kits)
- NeeDoh stress balls
- Animal/Character Figurines (dinosaurs, farm animals, Bluey, Peppa, Paw Patrol, etc.)
- Card Games (Uno, Monopoly Deal, Sushi Go)
- Crayons/markers/colored pencils and coloring books (including teen coloring books)
- Stuffed Animals ( suggested: Kohl’s Cares stuffies)
In addition to toys, we also utilize gift cards throughout the year. Popular gift cards include Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Roblox, Dunkin, McDonald’s, etc.
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
- Scent cloths
- Board books
- Mirrors that attach to a crib
- Mobiles
