Safety Guidelines for Donated Items

Please Remember...

• Please do not wrap gifts. Safety regulations require even labeled gifts to be checked for gift appropriateness. Wrapping paper, ribbons, tape and tags are most welcome as a donation.
• All items need to be new and clean.
• Only new stuffed toys can only be given. Used stuffed animals or ones stored on shelves are not allowed.
• Plastic pellets (beanie animals) are allowed for children over 3 years old. Avoid toys with detachable parts (like button eyes) that can be removed and swallowed or inhaled.
• Fire regulations forbid electrical, spark-producing, or friction-producing toys.
• Toys should be sturdy.  Avoid toys that can break and leave sharp edges.  No toys should be made of glass or brittle plastic.
• Avoid toys with sharp edges or parts that can be poked into eyes.  Avoid latex products.
• We do not accept toys that display violence.
• Painted toys should be non-toxic.
• Toys should not have parts that can pinch fingers and toes or catch hair.
• Any glue or paint in craft kits must be non-toxic.
• Toys with numerous small parts which require close supervision is not appropriate.
• “Humorous” medical toys and games cause fears and misconceptions and are therefore inappropriate.
• Anything made with food is not permitted.
• Please refrain from sending large banners and poster size artwork.
• Denominational or religious materials (In order to respect the individual beliefs of our families, we cannot display or give these out.)