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Toys and Games
A simple toy can provide comfort, spark imagination, and bring a smile to a child facing the challenges of a hospital stay. By donating new toys and games to Madi's Miracles, you help create moments of joy, distraction, and hope for hospitalized children and their siblings.Â
Gift Suggestions
Great for All Ages
These items are always popular and work well for children, siblings, and families.
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Stuffed animals
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Blankets
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Fidget toys
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Pop-it toys
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Sensory toys
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Playing cards
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Travel-size board games
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Puzzle books
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Coloring books
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Markers and crayons
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Water Wow!® activity books
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Reusable sticker books
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Handheld travel games
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Building bricks
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Arts and crafts kits
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Books
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Journals
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Sidewalk chalk (for siblings at home)
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Bubbles
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Plush keychains
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Family Games
These are wonderful for families spending long hours together in the hospital.
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UNO®
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Skip-Bo®
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Phase 10®
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Spot It!®
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Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza®
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Connect 4
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Jenga
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Yahtzee®
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Trouble®
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Guess Who?
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Monopoly Deal®
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Apples to Apples Junior®
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Outfoxed!®
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Sequence for Kids®
By Age Group
Infants (0–12 Months)
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Soft plush toys
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Baby rattles
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Teething toys
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Crinkle books
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Board books
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Soft sensory balls
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Stacking cups
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Musical toys
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Activity gyms
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Baby mirrors
Toddlers (1–3 Years)
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Chunky puzzles
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Building blocks
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Shape sorters
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Stacking toys
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Interactive board books
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Toy vehicles
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Play food sets
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Bath toys
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Finger puppets
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Jumbo crayons and coloring books
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Bubble pop fidget toys
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Stuffed animals
Preschool (3–5 Years)
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Coloring books
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Washable markers
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Crayons
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Sticker books
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Play-Doh®
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Wooden puzzles
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Dress-up accessories
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Magnetic drawing boards
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Memory matching games
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Beginner board games
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Toy dinosaurs and animals
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LEGO® DUPLO® sets
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Doctor kits
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Toy cars and trucks
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School Age (6–9 Years)
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LEGO® building sets
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Craft kits
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Activity books
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Journal and pen sets
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Card games (UNO®, Go Fish)
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Guess Who?
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Connect 4
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Jenga
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Magnetic travel games
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STEM activity kits
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Pokémon® cards
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Action figures
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Dolls and accessories
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Remote-control cars (small)
Preteens (10–12 Years)
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Advanced LEGO® sets
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Board games
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Rubik's Cubes
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Strategy card games
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Paint-by-number kits
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Diamond art kits
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Jewelry-making kits
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Science kits
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Brain teaser puzzles
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Sketchbooks and drawing supplies
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Sports trading cards
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Fidget cubes
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Wireless headphones
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Video game gift cards
Teens (13–17 Years)
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Adult coloring books
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High-quality colored pencils
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Journals
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Puzzle books
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Card games
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Strategy board games
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Wireless earbuds
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Bluetooth speakers
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Craft kits
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Crochet or knitting kits
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Model building kits
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Gaming gift cards
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Streaming service gift cards
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Books and best-selling novels
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Hooded blankets
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Squishmallows® and plush pillows
For infection control and safety, hospitals generally prefer new, unopened toys, games, books, and craft supplies. Choosing items that are easy to clean or individually packaged is especially appreciated.
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