The YNHCH Wish Book is a catalog of various items that could help make a real difference in the life of a sick child, a worried parent, or a family struggling with illness. Over the past 11 years, these gifts have helped countless pediatric patients during some of the toughest times in their young lives. You can help hospitalized children & families feel better today by selecting one of the many wishes from the following pages!
Wish Book
Dear Friends, On behalf of the Office of Development at Yale New Haven Hospital, I’m excited to bring you the latest Wish Book, filled with gift ideas that will bring a smile to a child in the hospital. It’s not easy to find just the right gift for someone — something you know the recipient will love. But every single item in this book is 100% guaranteed to be a success! How do we know? Because these are items our pediatric caregivers — and their patients and families — have asked us to ask you for. So whether you choose a crib mobile to stimulate a baby’s vision, a cuddly stuffed animal for a toddler to hug, or an iPad to help an older child keep up with missed homework — you can be absolutely sure YOUR gift is just the right gift. No one needs your kindness and generosity more than a sick child in the hospital. So please pick out a gift — or two or three — from these pages, and bring a moment of joy to one of our youngest patients. I promise — they will so grateful! And so will our entire team at the Office of Development. With heartfelt thanks,
Stephen M. Jakab, CFRE Vice President, Development Yale New Haven Hospital
Comforting patients and families
Caregiver journal To help parents and other caregivers keep track of the complex details involved in overseeing a child’s hospital care — questions and concerns, instructions, medications, names of care providers, procedures, etc. #301 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Boxed meals for caregivers Individually wrapped, tasty meals allow caregivers to maintain social distancing and stay by their child’s bedside while they eat. #302 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
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Comfort baskets for tired caregivers A gift basket with items chosen specially to reduce the stress and fatigue that a caregiver feels after spending long days in the hospital with their child or loved one. Includes items such as lip balm, hand lotion, eye mask, hand towels, journal, and pens. #303 Eachbasket.................... $25 Everyday expenses Unplanned expenses can really add up when you have a child in the hospital. You can help families with limited means by purchasing the following: #304 Busfare ..................... $10 #305 YNHH cafeteria meal card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 #306 Parkingexpense.................. $25 Emergency toiletry kits Necessities like toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shaving supplies, shampoo, eye masks, and ear plugs for families who unexpectedly find themselves at the hospital with their child. #307 Eachkit ..................... $25 Comforts and conveniences for families and caregivers Caregivers and siblings spend long, stressful days by their loved one’s bedside. Small comforts, hygienically packaged for safe use during the pandemic, can really help: #308 Magazines and crossword puzzle booklets, each . . . . . $10 #309 Coffee and other beverage supplies, 1-week supply . . . $50 #310 Bottled water to ensure families stay hydrated, 1-weeksupply...................$75 #311 Healthy snacks, 1-month supply . . . . . . . . . . . $150 #312 Light meals (salads, wraps, mac & cheese), 2-weeksupply.................. $150 #313 Techdevicecharger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20
Fun, non-slip socks Who wouldn’t be cheered up by an adorable, colorful pair of cozy socks with brightly colored teddy bears, dinosaur babies, or bug-eyed frogs on them? These socks are so much better than the plain blue non-skid socks that hospitals usually provide. #314 Packageof3pairs................. $15 Cozy flannel robes and cotton pajamas Some patients don’t have their own bathrobes or pajamas, and they often feel self-conscious in hospital gowns. These super soft, hooded robes and long- sleeved pajamas come decorated with whales, lady bugs, cars and trucks, alligators, and a variety of other cute designs, guaranteed to raise a smile. #315 Eachrobe.....................$25 #316 Eachpairofpajamas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 Soft blankets for caregivers staying overnight It can get chilly for a caregiver in their child’s room at night — these fleecy blankets will keep them cozy. #317 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Boppy ® pillow This feeding and support pillow makes the caregiver much more comfortable by lifting the baby to the perfect ergonomic position for feedings. It is also ideal for propping, tummy time, and learning to sit. #318 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 Therapeutic essentials Many essential therapeutic items are not covered by insurance, such as bath chairs, therapy cushions, eye glasses, etc. #319 Eachitem.....................$25 Disposable earbuds Caregivers who spend long days at their child’s bedside appreciate earbuds to listen to music and podcasts, make phone calls, or simply block out the hospital sounds so they can relax. #320 Eachpair .....................$10
Cuddly stuffed animal You can provide a stuffed animal to a child who is admitted to the hospital to cuddle, distract, and be a special friend at a difficult time. #321 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 White noise sound machine To help block out the sounds of the hospital and create a healing environment. #322 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 Sensory tool box for patients with autism These toys and tools help children with autism minimize sensory overload and stay calm. Each fully stocked tool box includes a weighted lap pad, a texture-tangle toy, noise-blocking earphones, a massage ball, a kaleidoscope, and a picture board. #323 Fullystockedtoolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 #324 Basic tool box includes lap pad and toys . . . . . . . . $75 Child-friendly stickers and Band-Aids Friendly cartoon characters or words of encouragement decorate these latex- free stickers and Band-Aids, used to reward brave kids for making it through tests and procedures. #325 Eachboxof200...................$20
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Whee Wagon with IV poles These little wagons are equipped with IV poles, so medically fragile children can have a wagon ride, go outside, or travel to play areas while they’re in the hospital. It even has a seat belt for safety on the road! #326 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365 Cough Buddy TM Specially designed post-operative pillow — shaped like a stuffed animal — with a firm, yet flexible back to serve as a splint for the patient’s incision. The pillow helps patients cough and breathe deeply after surgery. It provides the support a patient needs and minimizes the pain of therapy. #327 Each....................... $30 Therapeutic weighted garments and blankets These promote calm while decreasing anger and anxiety for children with special needs such as autistic spectrum disorders, sensory processing dysfunction, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. #328 Shoulderwrap...................$30 #329 Vest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 #330 Weightedblankets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
Noise-cancelling headphones These block out the stressful sounds of the hospital environment for children who have trouble coping with sensory stimuli. #331 Each....................... $30 Original Heart Pillow This bright red heart-shaped pillow improves healing for children recovering from heart surgeries. It’s cozy and cute and proven to relieve pain. And it’s printed with an anatomically accurate diagram of the heart on one side, so patients can see exactly where they were fixed! #332 Each....................... $20 Vein finder device It can be terrifying for kids to have blood drawn. It’s even worse when the practitioner has to stick them more than once in an effort to find their tiny veins. This device helps accurately locate just the right spot. #333 Each ......................$4,300 Smileyscope virtual reality set These amazing virtual reality goggles with specialized software are designed to reduce children’s fear of procedures involving needles. Each set has more than 20 different virtual reality experiences that relax, distract, and explain the benefits of the needle procedure the patient is having. Meets infection control standards to ensure safety. #334 Each...................... $5,000 Treasure towers and supplies Like old-fashioned gumball machines, these towers dispense a variety of small toys. Children love to get their surprise as a reward for braving an injection or completing a doctor’s visit. #335 Per-monthrentalfee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 Aromatherapy kit Essential oils, chosen especially for kids, alleviate nausea and reduce stress. And they’re a wonderful distraction, too! #336 Each....................... $40
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Slushie machine supplies Slushies are always a special treat, but these have a therapeutic purpose, too! They encourage kids to drink after surgery or if they’re ill, when hydration is so important. #337 Slushie supplies, 1-week supply . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Breastfeeding supplies To encourage breastfeeding — the best nutrition for infants — for new moms with limited income, this set of basic essentials includes breast pump accessories and nursing bras. #338 Eachset ..................... $20 Portable crib Some struggling families can’t afford the expense of a crib for their infant. You can make sure that every new baby has a safe place to sleep. #339 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Wheelchair for children with limited mobility For children with any neuromuscular disease that requires special, customized mobility equipment during their hospital stay. #340 Special wheelchair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
Car seat Help make sure every baby leaves the hospital with a car seat. Many families have difficulty affording one. #341 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 Projectors for treatment rooms Children and teens undergoing procedures are totally distracted when colorful designs, animals, or constellations are projected on the walls and ceilings. #342 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 #343 Projector wheels, each with a different design . . . . . . $75 Bubble tubes These amazing six-foot-tall columns of colorful lights, bubbles, and water transform waiting areas or procedure rooms. The tubes are relaxing and engaging, delighting children and teens while calming their anxiety. #344 Each...................... $2,000 Virtual aquarium This 65-inch ultra-high-definition video aquarium has to be seen to be believed! It brings the uniquely calming quality of the sea and rarely seen sea creatures up close and personal — with controls at the patient’s fingertips. Children can choose their favorite aquarium theme, from coral reefs to big fish to underwater adventures. The display can be configured for radiation therapy rooms, MRI suites, or anywhere else pediatric patients need to be distracted and delighted. #345 Each...................... $2,500
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Critical first days
Preemie simulation doll for teaching parents how to care for premature newborns This little doll is constructed of soft fabric with embroidered details and is weight balanced and proportioned to simulate a preemie. It is designed for medical caregivers to show parents exactly what to expect when their new preemie needs oxygen and endotracheal tube access, an ostomy site, an umbilical catheter, a G-tube, or a tracheostomy. #346 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $885 Special bottle for feeding high-risk babies This feeding bottle ensures that infants and children who are at risk of choking are fed safely. #347 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Soothing music therapy for preemies Our certified music therapist provides individual sessions of live music, offering gentle stimulation, soothing sounds, and lullabies to build the bond between newborn and caregiver. #348 Eachsession ................... $50
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Crib mobile A cheerful addition to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to stimulate a newborn’s vision, hearing, and motor skills. #349 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Cuddly wearable blanket HALO® SleepSack® “sleeping bag” replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover a baby’s face and interfere with breathing. #350 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Musical toys for babies An interactive toy that plays music, like a bright fishbowl or musical stuffed animal, provides the best distraction for babies undergoing procedures. #351 Each....................... $25 Special stethoscope for recording baby’s heartbeat This device makes a digital recording of a newborn’s heartbeat to give families as a meaningful keepsake. #352 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Toys to soothe and stimulate newborns Infants love to see brightly colored lights, look at their reflections, and hear rhythmic sounds. A variety of toys like mirrors, mobiles, rattles, musical toys, and vibrating stuffed animals will entertain and stimulate them while lying in their cribs, in their caregivers’ arms, or on their tummies. #353 Eachtoy..................... $15 Crafts for families with newborns in Intensive Care Scrapbooking and crafting supplies are used to make name signs for each baby’s isolette, and for capturing tiny footprints to mark memories or use as holiday gifts. #354 Set of scrapbooks, paper, stickers, stencils, paints, andstamps ....................$25 Books to help families cope with the loss of a baby Beautifully illustrated picture books designed to help a young child understand what has happened when there has been a pregnancy loss in the family. #355 Something Happened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 #356 When Hello Means Goodbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6
Distraction, creativity, and fun
Art kit Hands-on creative expression for children and their families helps ease feelings of stress and isolation. Includes a variety of art supplies. #357 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Make exercise fun for teen patients Pedometers, stress balls, and water bottles motivate teens to get moving as they recover. #358 Eachitem.....................$15 Reading Nook book Help supply our Reading Nook by purchasing a book. The Reading Nook offers books for all ages — board books, picture books, chapter books, and young adult books. We give every patient a book to take home, so the Nook needs to be restocked regularly. #359 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
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Fun with Play-Doh Play-Doh gives kids a chance to create and let their imaginations run wild. #360 Play-Doh sets (including kitchens, cement trucks, andcandyfactory). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 #361 Play-Doh refill tubs, set of 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 Puzzle, coloring, and activity-books Long days in the hospital are now even longer for patients, since they can’t attend group activities because of COVID-19. These activity books will help keep them busy while they stay in their rooms. #362 Each booklet and crayons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Virtual digital workshops for teens and young adults Technology workshops use virtual reality, digital art and audio, and video recording to offer a therapeutic creative outlet. During the pandemic, these will be delivered via iPad or computer. #363 Eachgroupsession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Virtual expressive art therapy workshops for crisis intervention Art therapy workshops provide young people in crisis a creative outlet to help them regain control, improve communication skills, build positive connections, and enhance readiness for treatment. Offered via iPads or computers during the pandemic. #364 Eachgroupsession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Virtual story time Specially designed for young elementary school kids and their caregivers. Reading, songs, and art activities offer a break while providing learning and development for children with extended hospital stays. Offered via iPads or computers during the pandemic. #365 Eachgroupsession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Music therapy for kids of all ages Our certified music therapist works with patients of all ages to reduce the traumatic impact of hospitalization. Sessions may include music- making, song-writing and recording, listening, lyric analysis, visualization, instrumental play, and vocalization. #366 Each....................... $50 Musical instrument fund for music therapy sessions Help us keep our musical instrument library humming. Our music therapy sessions use instruments ranging from drums to electronic keyboards to recorders to ukuleles! #367 Donation to musical instrument fund . . . . . . . . . $25 Toys for toddlers Help us build a collection of toys just for toddlers and preschoolers. Favorites encourage active, imaginative and imitative play, such as sorting toys, light and sound toys, musical toys, role-playing kits, and doll houses. #368 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
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Decoration and supply kits for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations When a child is in the hospital, it’s more important than ever to recognize and celebrate holidays and milestones such as birthdays and graduations. These kits, loaded with decorations and craft supplies, provide everything necessary to decorate patient rooms and plan celebrations for birthdays or holidays, or to make special keepsakes for special occasions like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. #369 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Yoga mat Yoga, exercise, and meditation are all great therapy for kids in the Children’s Psychiatric Inpatient Service program at the hospital. #370 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 iPads and protective cases Even before the pandemic, nearly every department in the Children’s Hospital requested iPad donations each year because they are useful in so many ways: entertainment, distraction, homework, and keeping caregivers connected to their jobs and outside responsibilities. But with restrictions put in place during COVID-19, patients and their caregivers are far more isolated. Help them stay connected by donating to our iPad fund or by buying an iPad outright. #371 DonationtoiPadfund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 #372 DonationtoiPadfund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 #373 iPadcase .....................$35 #374 iPad&case....................$600
Oculus Quest virtual reality headset Lots of children and teens have lengthy, difficult stays in the hospital for the treatment of chronic diseases, including cancer. Virtual reality games give them something fun and distracting to do during the long days of treatment. #375 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Toys to keep their minds off painful procedures These are chosen specifically to help children get through painful procedures. Having a variety is important because every child is different and copes in different ways. Examples include light spinners, vibrating Buzzy® toys, glitter wands, fidget spinners, Rubik’s cubes, and squeeze toys. #376 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 Gaming consoles and video games Help older children and teens keep their minds off their hospital stays with PlayStation®, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch™ gaming consoles and games. A console case allows game consoles to be easily transported for use in each patient’s room. #377 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 #378 Consolecase................... $300 #379 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
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Just-for-siblings program To make siblings of hospitalized patients feel special during a difficult time. Story time is followed by a related craft so that each participant has an opportunity to make a gift for Mom, Dad, the patient, or the new baby. Books, sketch pads, crayons, markers, paints, picture frames, t-shirts, and other craft materials make this a treat for siblings. Refreshments included. #380 Eachparticipant.................. $25 Board games of all kinds Few things are as distracting or social as a good old-fashioned board game like Candyland, Clue, or Monopoly. A variety of games for all ages keeps patients and their families busy in the hospital room or at family game night. #381 Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Do something wonderful for a child! Choose a gift from these pages and give one of our youngest patients a reason to smile. Wish Book items given in someone’s honor are a meaningful way to mark any occasion. Find additional Wish Book items and place your order now: ynhhwishbook.org
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