Care Package for a Very Sick Little Boy

Ask the parents what would help the entire family. If the parents are less stressed, and things are taken care of at home, they will have more time to focus on their child, as well as get rest for themselves. It may be a project for the entire class, where the parents can offer services to the family, for example, taking laundry to the cleaners, providing a meal once a week, helping to take care of pets, wahing vehicles, childcare if there are other children, driving them to the hospital, or even just sitting with them to listen. The gift of service will not overwhelmed them with toys. I hope this helps.

What about making a "book" of his school friends, maybe another book of pets and family? You could tape photographs of the children on construction paper and the kids could cut out pictures from magazines that they like. Each child could have 2 pages or something like that. There are many ways to "bind" it. You could laminate them at Kinkos if you wanted. You could put the pages in clear page protectors and put them in a binder, you could staple them together, anything like that. You could print out some fun monthly calendars and put stickers on specific days. Maybe make a Thursday "dinosaur day" or something so he can have fun things to look forward to. If he can have visitors, you can put those days down on the calendar too. It doesn't need to be elaborate, just something that is personal for him to look at and feel important. It's kind of you to want to help this little guy. I wish I could do something; I have a 3 y.o. also.

I have two thoughts. What about a video of his friends? Also, what about a personalized pillowcase (assuming he spends overnights at the hospital)? You can use pictures or drawings, scan them and put them on iron-on paper. Then, iron them on a white pillowcase. Adding his name in bold colors would make it even more special. Then, when he goes to the hospital, he'll be able to take something from home that he can use.

You should talk with the parents to see what he CAN have. I tried to donate some new toys to hospitals for kids before, and was told no stuffed animals because they collect bacteria, and it is harder for those kids to be around that kind of stuff. You may want to check with the mom and dad if that stuffed toy you got is ok for the child to have, before giving it. You wouldn't want to cause tears if it has to be taken away. Coloring books and crayons I think would help keep kids happy, in any situation. You idea of books is great. If you want to get toys, I would maybe look into something like a little playset that is solid plastic things that can easily be wiped down and cleaned on a regular basis, to keep germs and bacteria away from the child. Movies are great, again, you could talk to the parents to ask if there is any special movie he has wanted.
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We have good friends who's daughter was diognosed with lukiemia when she was 3 (it's gone now, praise God) For 2 1/2 years she was bombarded with toys, because people felt bad . Parents once told me that it made her very spoiled and eventually they had to limit it.I think it's great that your daughter wants to do something for him and little toy and something made from her from the heart will for sure put a smile on his face.And she can also pray for him:)

How about some snacks? Goldfish, fruit, etc. Age-appropriate card or board games.

I agree with the other poster than he will maybe get bombarded with gifts, and those could have some not so good results in the end.

I have a cousin who lost their 16 month old to cancer and while he was going through the treatments, my cousin stated the one thing that made him smile was watching Barney. I think that DVDs or music designed for children would be a good thought. Since he is going through treatment he may not have a lot of energy to play with toys and watching childrens DVD and listening to music may help cheer him up. That is my suggestion.

I am so sorry to hear about the little boy. As a mom of two boys I can tell you cars, trains, boats really anything boy is great. See what he is really into all those things are little and he can fly them drive them, or as all boys eventually do, crash them right where he is. Good luck.

What about some cool pajamas,or tee shirt, with his favorite superhero/interest on them? Something special to wear to his chemo treatment, or after for being so brave. His classmates can sign a plain white tee with fabric markers; you can send him one that the staff can autograph. Send a disposable camera, even 3 year olds can click off a picture and they take pics of things you'd never think of