Suggested Gift Ideas


Special visitors may wish to donate toys, books, or other items to the children at University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Following is a list of suggested items for the different age groups.

NOTE: Due to infection control/hospital policy we are no longer able to accept stuffed animals.

Suggested Gifts*

  • Teethers
  • Bubbles
  • Rattles
  • Pacifiers
  • Mobiles
  • Light-up Toys
  • Busy Boxes
  • Mirrors
  • Sleepers
  • Crib Gyms
  • Musical Toys
  • Crib Attachable Toys
  • Games
  • Sound Books
  • Stacking Toys
  • Infant Activity Gyms and Toys
  • Baby Mirrors
  • Shape Sorting Boxes
  • Building Blocks
  • Cars/Trucks/Boats/Airplanes
  • Assorted Children's Music (CD's or cassettes)
  • Interactive Toys
  • Tool Sets
  • Kitchen Play Sets
  • Videos and DVD's (G, PG or PG-13)
  • Musical Instruments
  • Cooking Tools
  • Trains
  • Crayola Wonders
  • Lotion Gift Sets
  • Stickers
  • Little People, Animal Figures
  • Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head
  • Character Toys (i.e. Blue's Clues, Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine, Mickey Mouse, etc.)
  • Playing Cards
  • Action Figures
  • Puzzles
  • Books
  • Dolls
  • Plain White T-shirts (all sizes)
  • Board Games
  • Legos
  • Construction Toys
  • Building Sets and Science Kits
  • Play Dough
  • Play Kitchen Food
  • Dinosaurs
  • Barbies and Accessories
  • Washable Markers
  • Doctor Kits
  • Poster Art
  • Markers
  • 3-D puzzles
  • Jump-Ropes
  • Hula-Hoops
  • Novels
  • Address Books
  • Stationery
  • Disposable Cameras with Flash
  • Blank Books (for diaries)
  • Walkman's
  • Craft Kits/Beads
  • Travel Size Games (Outburst, etc.)
  • Word Search Books
  • Models & Model Glue
  • Photo Albums
  • Nintendo Gamecube Games
  • Sports Paraphernalia
  • Sports Videos
  • Hair Accessories
  • Game Boys and Games
  • Gift Cards
  • Hawkeye Apparel
  • Playstation 2 Games
  • Phone Cards
  • Jewelry, Nail Polish
  • Lip Balm
  • Scrapbook Supplies
  • iPOD Gift Cards

* All gifts should remain unwrapped for easy identification and distribution.



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