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Gift for a very ill child

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Dilbertian · 06/02/2026 16:29

I’d like to send a gift to a very ill 10yo in PICU. I was thinking maybe something like a little sparkly mobile? Could such a thing be hung in their line of view, or would there be a place it could be put so they could see it? I cannot visit the child and I do not know their parents. The group we are both involved in is sending a box of cards and gifts.

Any advice or suggestions?

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bonnemaman1990 · 06/02/2026 16:48

Agree with Costa/MandS/WHSmith voucher depending on hospital. Kids on PICU can use their own blanket so a cosy washable blanket of you want to give something

This !!!!!!!!

Dilbertian · 07/02/2026 14:44

I hear you. We’ll leave it at cards and letters from the other children, plus a voucher for the hospital cafe. Once the child is well enough to leave ICU, they will have a long recovery. Then we’ll consider other gifts.

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