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Holiday Hope Chests

Filler Ideas

Infant - newborn to 9 mos.

Baby - 10 mos. to 2 yrs.

New rattles, pacifiers, bottles, bibs, infant soaps, shampoos, wash cloths, small picture books, stuffed animals, pamphlets on child care, teething rings, boxes of teething cookies, socks, blocks, combs, nail clippers, small crib mobiles, hats, mittens, sleepers, and a home-made holiday card.

Do not include used items, toys with small pieces, candy, balloons or glass items.

Pre-School 3-5 yrs.

Elementary 6-9 yrs.

New crayons, pencils, markers, notepaper, glue, Play Doh, flash cards, stickers, small toys, socks, gloves, hats, packaged candy or cookies, small books, magazines, flashlight, Legos, hair products, toothbrush and toothpaste, fun shampoos and soaps, lotions, card games, harmonica, magnets, and a home-made holiday card.

Middle School 10-13yrs.

High School 14-17 yrs.

New music tapes, markers, pens, pencils, diary or journal books, sports items, hats gloves, socks, jewelry, craft kits, magazines, books, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, nail polish, nail files, chap stick, mints, gum, calculator, playing cards, hair clips, wallet, watch, scented soaps, stamps, stationery, small posters, disposable cameras, belt, small photo frame, flashlight, and a hand-made holiday card.

Do not include used items, toy guns, knives, violent tapes, money, food that could spoil, balloons, glass items or food with nuts or peanut butter in any Holiday Hope Chest.