Giving to Golisano Children's Hospital

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.)