Gift Suggestions

“Wow” Items:

Delight a kid! Start with a medium to large item that will capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the box.

 

Ideas include:

Soccer balls with pumps, stuffed animals, toys (puppets, trucks, etc.), dolls (baby, Barbie, etc.), Musical instruments, costumes, shoes

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Other Suggestions

Toys:

Cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

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School Supplies:

Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

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Non-liquid Hygiene Items:

Toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.

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Accessories:

T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.

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A Personal Note:

You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back.

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DO NOT INCLUDE:

Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; candy or any other food, liquids, lotions, or toothpaste; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans. Items with ghosts and violent themes (skull & crossbones, Pokemon, Yokai Watch, etc.) Please note that toothpaste and candy are no longer allowed in Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts, due to increasing customs regulations.