In-Kind Gifts to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

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Making Hospital Stays Brighter

Special toys and activities can go a long way toward making a hospital stay or a procedure a less stressful, more enjoyable experience for a child. We are grateful for our community’s support through donations of new toys, crafts and other items for children of all ages.

These items are used in various places throughout the hospital, including the child life playrooms, inpatient rooms, family center, outpatient clinics, emergency unit, and radiology clinic. Your donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated! 

Before purchasing a toy or other gift in-kind, please carefully review our Toy and Gift Safety Guidelines.

Wish List and How to Help

This list contains the most commonly-used items for patients and families— age-appropriate toys, craft supplies, special items for celebrations, activities that distract kids during procedures and more.

  1. Start a toy drive! View and download our Wish List here.
  2. View our Amazon wish list here.
  3. You can order online to have your gift(s) delivered, or deliver your gift(s) directly to:

    Mott Community Relations
    Jones Family Center CW 2-722  
    1540 East Hospital Drive
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5251
  4. Start a virtual toy drive or make a monetary contribution here.

 

Donation drop-off:

Please email [email protected] to schedule a donation drop-off Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. We can work together to schedule a curbside drop-off where one of our staff can meet you curbside to accept your donation.

To maintain a safe environment for our patients and families, all donations must follow the guidelines below.

All donations must be brand new, odor-free, and in original packaging.

  • For durability and safety purposes, we prefer name brand items when possible.

We cannot accept the following:

  • Popular collector items that have been gathered and stored over a significant period of time
  • Gift-wrapped items
  • Afghans and crocheted blankets
  • Knit or handmade beanies and hats
  • Hand-sewn stuffed animals
  • Used or gently used items
  • Violent-themed items (i.e. items containing guns, swords, blood, violence, etc.) including Nerf guns
  • Religious-themed items or messages
  • Handmade items, including greeting cards and Valentine’s/holiday cards
  • Medical supplies or equipment
  • Food, candy, beverages, etc.
  • Gift cards

Donor expectations:

  • We understand how special your personal story is and that you may want to share it with others. To protect your privacy and that of our patients, we ask that you respect the sensitive nature of any hospitalization and refrain from including any messages, logos, or stories with your donation. If you would like to share your story, you are welcome to provide one card or short note that we can share with our staff.
  • Due to infection control guidelines, donors are not allowed to personally distribute gifts directly to patients.
  • If donations include any personal information, they will be removed before distribution.
  • Donors should not expect to receive pictures, stories, or updates from patients or families. 

If you have further questions about in-kind donations, please contact Mott Community Relations at [email protected].

Special toys and activities can go a long way toward making a hospital stay or a procedure a less stressful, more enjoyable experience for a child. Our wish list includes items that are most used and requested by our Child and Family Life team and patients. 

For safety and health reasons, please review our Toy and Safety Guidelines at michmed.org/toysafety.

MOST WANTED

  • Uno cards
  • LEGOs (small kits preferred)
  • Infant board books
  • Stuffies
  • Teen coloring books
  • Sensory fidgets
  • Bubbles

INFANT-TODDLER

  • Baby Einstein Aquarium
  • NurtureSmart mobile
  • High contrast toys
  • Teethers
  • Rattles
  • Sound machines
  • Board books
  • WubbaNub pacifiers

PRESCHOOL

  • LEGO Duplo blocks
  • MEGA Blocks
  • Fisher Price doctor kits
  • Bluey toys
  • Plastic baby dolls
  • Puzzles
  • Picture books

SCHOOL AGE

  • STEM toys
  • Craft kits
  • Art supplies
  • Hot Wheels
  • Dog Man books
  • Cat Kid books
  • Board games

TWEEN-TEEN

  • Owala water bottles
  • Slippers
  • Carhartt beanies
  • Diamond Dot sets
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Coco Wyo coloring books
  • College/sports apparel
  • Graphic novels

ARTS AND CRAFTS

  • Small canvases
  • Paint brushes
  • Crayola crayons,
  • markers, & colored
  • pencils
  • Coloring books (all ages)
  • Sticker scenes
  • Velvet Art posters
  • Diamond dots