Children's Hospital has decided they can use toys rather than the boxes that I've been making for the last few years.  So I'm looking for some ideas.

 

Considerations

* relatively simple vs. complex so rather than one or two complex things,  dozen simple ones

* I don't do turning,  so that's out

* Too many of the others are vehicles -- cars, trucks, trains, planes, helicopters,  etc.  So something different

* would be nice if it's something for girls because of prior note

* can't have finish or small pieces (one of the guys used to be a designer for a toy company and is very strict)

* games are not usually wanted

*  I have plenty of 3/4 stock cutoffs to source

before i consider donating to these large "charities", i like to check out their 990 tax form.  shows various interesting things, including their total net assets.  in this case, they are shown to have net assets of $7,412,720,391.  yeah, 7+ billion in assets.  me?  i think they can buy their own toys for their patients.

 

linky:  https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/310833936

 

maybe look for a smaller recipient who will really use and enjoy your gift, and not just toss it a month after you give it to them.

 

my 2 cents.

Here is one just substitute foam balls for marshmallows

Marshmallow Launcher

I made something similar to this-

 

https://www.wooden-toy-plans.com/free-doll-cradle-plans.html

 

I'll see if I still have the plans, if you want them

Wheeled animals as pull toys are usually a hit. 

Your criteria sort of sidelined anything I could remember. I check the Meisel catalog for ideas and came up empty there as well. They do list a number of wheeled animal toys if that fits.

trying to certify that all that paint and finish is kid safe will cost a fortune.

https://www.cpsc.gov/FAQ/Toy-Safety

 

All toys intended for use by children 12 years of age and under must be third party tested and be certified in a Children’s Product Certificate as compliant with the applicable children’s product safety regulations, including 16 C.F.R. part 1250 for children’s toys. For more information on certification, visit our CPC business guidance page. Also, please see the following guidance pages for other common requirements for children’s products: lead, lead in paint, phthalates, small parts, durable infant or toddler products, and tracking labels.

It is important to note that the domestic manufacturer or importer (for products manufactured overseas) of children’s toys is responsible for identifying the sections of the toy standard that apply to their company’s product(s).

 

 

Just received a newsletter from a woodworking club in Salisbury, MD. They make Christmas toys for kids. Some images of the girls toys-

 

6 hours ago, lew said:

Just received a newsletter from a woodworking club in Salisbury, MD. They make Christmas toys for kids. Some images of the girls toys-

 

Yes, I made a few like that several years ago.  We bought dolls and my wife made some quilted top covers