donate toys or gifts
Children admitted to Dayton Children’s and their families receive the finest medical treatment, emotional support and loving care available anywhere. But children have other special needs. Your gift of toys, books, games, and activities help brighten a child’s stay at Dayton Children's. These gift items are used for birthday presents, end-of-treatment gifts and to stock our play and waiting areas.
Due to infection control and for the safety of our patients, we cannot accept:
- Used items, including toys, books, electronic and board games, stuff animals, etc.
- Homemade/crocheted/knit items, including blankets, clothing, hats, etc.
- Blankets or pillowcases
- Toys, books and movies with violent themes or weapons, including nerf guns, swords, water guns, action figures with weapons, etc.
- Sporting equipment/riding toys, including scooters, skateboards, bicycles, footballs, etc.
- Food or candy
