It's the season of giving and there are certainly plenty of places across the Northland that could put donations to good use within our community.

One group of people that may not be at the top of people's minds is the children who are forced to spend the holiday season getting medical care. Having a child in a hospital would be difficult at any time of the year, but it would be even harder during the holiday season.

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Children's Hospital in Duluth appreciates everyone who remembers these kids and they've put together a list of popular items for the different age groups who are hospitalized throughout the early. They add that all donations help improve the lives of children in their care.

If you can help, you'll see the full list of items below. Keep in mind that due to infection control guidelines, all donations must be brand new with their original tags.

Donation wish list for Essentia Health-St. Mary's Children's in Duluth:

Infant Wish List

Rattles/teething toys
Crib mirrors (wipeable)
Sound machines
Musical and light-up toys
Playmats

Toddler Wish List

Books (interactive, musical, board, button, pop-up)
Play-Doh and Play-Doh tools
Popular toys (i.e. Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Doc McStuffins, Princess)
Musical and light-up toys
Little Einstein
Shape sorters
Preschooler Wish List
Disney movies
Sticker books
Shopkins sets
Cars, trucks, and trains
Popular toys (i.e. Elmo, Dora, Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse, Thomas the Train, Disney Princesses, Frozen)
Interactive books
Easy craft kits

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School-age Wish List

Beading kits
Pokemon toys/gear
Wooden craft kits
Remote control cars
Pillow pets
Board games
Legos
Model Magic

Adolescents Wish List

Vikings/Twins memorabilia (i.e. shirts, hats, jewelry, etc.)
Gift cards for $10-$15 (i.e. Target, iTunes, Wal-Mart, Movie Tickets, Best Buy, Starbucks, McDonalds, Chipotle, etc.)
Video games rated E +10 and below for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, Wii
Headphones
Crossword/sudoku/maze books
Adult coloring books and colored pencils
Fuzzy socks
Lotion
Beauty kits
Nail polish
Small Miscellaneous Gifts
Lego sets
Barbies
Craft kits
Matchbox cars
Action figures
Train sets
Small baby toys/rattles
Puzzles
Manicure sets and nail polish

Necessities

New stuffed animals
Popular movies rated PG-13 and under
Gift cards (i.e. Amazon, Target, iTunes, Xbox One, PS4, nearby restaurants like Jimmy Johns, Pizza Luce, Green Mill, Erberts and Gerberts, etc.)
Play-Doh and Play-Doh tools
Bubbles
Blankets
Wooden craft kits
Crayons/colored pencils/markers
Child and adult coloring books
Latex-free kid-patterned bandages
Blank canvases
Recordable books
Lip smackers lip balm

All donations can be dropped off at the Essentia Health Foundation or at St. Mary's Children's Hospital. Anyone with questions is welcome to contact the Child Life Department at 218-786-5471.