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Gift for a dying child

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Carrie76 · 22/09/2023 15:28

My friends little boy is dying and it’s his birthday. He doesn’t have long does anyone have any ideas of what I can give him as a present?

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theduchessofspork · 22/09/2023 15:29

How old is he?

SmokeMeAKipperSkipper · 22/09/2023 15:31

How old will he be?
He may be dying but he’s a little boy that will like whatever other boys his age like. Take away his diagnosis and what would you buy him?

reallyworriedjobhunter · 22/09/2023 15:31

And how mobile is he able to be at the moment?

I'm so sorry. What an awful situation.

Haveyoubrushedyourteeth · 22/09/2023 15:33

How about a Squishmallow? They do lots of designs and they're very comfy to snuggle up with or lean against etc. Mine have loved them and they cover most ages.

determinedtomakethiswork · 22/09/2023 15:33

How awful. I would speak to his parents but otherwise get him the same thing you would otherwise.

Shesellsseashellsh · 22/09/2023 15:34

I’m really sorry. Do they have a Yoto player? If so, a yoto card is always a lovely gift.

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Carrie76 · 22/09/2023 15:36

He’ll be 8, life expectancy is less than a week

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Carrie76 · 22/09/2023 15:37

Without the diagnosis I’d buy him sports clothes/equipment or a board game he can’t use any of those. A squishmallow is a good idea

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Clarinet1 · 22/09/2023 15:37

Oh I’m so sorry to hear this. Depending on age, would he like something to keep him amused like a book or some music or a game that doesn’t take too much energy? Or, as PP have said something cuddly? Does he feel the cold? Maybe you could get him something for that.

theduchessofspork · 22/09/2023 15:38

Haveyoubrushedyourteeth · 22/09/2023 15:33

How about a Squishmallow? They do lots of designs and they're very comfy to snuggle up with or lean against etc. Mine have loved them and they cover most ages.

So sorry to hear this.

I think if he has so little time left this is a nice idea. I’m guessing he’s not all that mobile.

KEG05 · 22/09/2023 15:40

What character or things is he into. Jammies in that and a blanket. So my 4 year old it would be Bluey but he’ll be too big for that and I only have girls so not sure what 8 year old wee boys are in to

JustAnotherUsey · 22/09/2023 15:58

So sad 😢

How about a Lego set? Some chocolate/sweets

whereisthecheese · 22/09/2023 16:07

I'm so sorry to hear this

A light projector? I'm guessing he's very poorly

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Ghostlight · 22/09/2023 16:19

If he previously enjoyed sports maybe something like a white football or basketball (or a china version of one) and paint, so his parents can help him put handprints on it/decorate it with him.

Castlereagh · 24/09/2023 19:35

Not sure what his diagnosis is but if his life expectancy is that short then he might have very little physical mobility left. I'd go for something with lights on like a star projector, or something with lights and sounds. Squishmallows or big jellycat type soft toys also good. If you can afford a cameo type voice note or video from a favourite celeb / football star or have any connections with someone then that might go down well. My child had a video from his football hero just before huge brain surgery and he played it repeatedly even when he couldn't see or speak well afterwards.

Its desperately,desperately sad but part of what you need to think about is what would be good for his parents / siblings to keep, hold or remember afterwards.

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