We all know that staying in the hospital can be no fun. When kids are in hospital they need lots of extra things to do – having fun really does make time pass more quickly! It’s also great when children have some games to play with visitors, especially ones that will make everyone laugh and help keep the mood light and happy. Our list of gifts for kids in hospital is packed with inspiration!
You’re bound to be their favourite visitor when you bring them something new to play with and there is nothing better than seeing their faces light up when they open a great gift. So skip the boring gift shop on your next visit, and find something they’ll really love.
Great Gifts for Kids in Hospital
- Yummy Yummy – Scented Colouring
- Sockasaurus Odd Socks
- Wizard Magic Cards – Special Trick Pack
- Super Bendy Light – Strike a Pose!
- Jellyfish Tank – Colour Changing Mood Light
- Detective Toolkit – Ten Unsolved Mysteries!
- Origami Art & Creations – 15 Models
- I Spy Eagle Eye Game
- The Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts
- Magical Scratch Art – Amazing Animals
1 Yummy Yummy – Scented Colouring , £24.99 £24.99
Scented colouring kit for little artists
From the cover to the markers, each element in this kit is infused with a tutti-frutti scent. Kids can while away the hours adding flair to loads of funny fruit-themed images – like a surfing pineapple and a disco dancing peach. The set includes more than 100 scratch-and-sniff stickers too – perfect for handing out to visitors and nurses!
2 Sockasaurus Odd Socks , £12.99 £12.99
Colourful mix and match odd socks
Brighten up the ward with these funky set of six socks! Each has a funky dino pattern, and they can be combined to create no less than 15 combinations. They’re a children’s size 9-12, so perfect for dino fans aged 4 to 6. Roarsome!
3 Wizard Magic Cards – Special Trick Pack , £14.99 £14.99
Pick a card, any card…
What better way to pass the time than getting to grips with some magic tricks? This clever deck of cards lets you perform a range of impressive illusions, like turning Kings to Aces and selecting the right card from the pack every time. Sure to impress.
4 Super Bendy Light – Strike a Pose! , £9.99 £9.99
Fun light with bendy poseable legs
Great for reading and more, this clever light has grippy coated legs that are multi-positionable and obligingly bendy. It’ll cling to the headboard with ease! Comes with batteries fitted and ready to go.
5 Jellyfish Tank – Colour Changing Mood Light , £19.99 £19.99
Relaxing bedside light with realistic jellyfish
This brilliant battery-powered light contains two jellyfish which bob and float realistically. The movement is provided by jets of air moving the water inside the tank, creating a soothing, relaxing feel. Way more exciting than goldfish.
6 Detective Toolkit – Ten Unsolved Mysteries! , £25.99 £25.99
Put your thinking cap on…
Help Sherlock solve tricky cases with this fun interactive kit. Recover the Queen’s treasure, identify a master criminal and crack codes as you work your way through the case files. With an invisible ink pen, cool cipher wheel, ink pad, evidence tags and a classic magnifying glass, of course!
7 Origami Art & Creations – 15 Models , £19.99 £19.99
Learn to create 15 stunning origami models
Explore the ancient art of origami with this easy-to-use kit. Simply follow the illustrated instructions to learn the steps for fifteen wonderful models. The kit includes 40 sheets of colourful paper to fold. A new hobby is sure to cause a smile!
8 I Spy Eagle Eye Game , £16.99 £16.99
Spot the objects & race to ring the bell!
In this exciting search and find game, players use their eagle eyes to spot an item on their card that’s also on their game board. Then race to be the first to ring the bell! With eight images to search and 30 double-sided finding cards, there’s certainly a lot to see.
9 The Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts , £19.99 £19.99
500 facts to baffle and amaze
Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that Ninjas sent secret messages in rice? Have you ever wondered why you can’t tickle yourself, or whether the Tower of Pisa has ever been straight? This wonderful book is packed with interesting facts to excite all ages.
10 Magical Scratch Art – Amazing Animals , £12.99 £12.99
Creative kit to reveal fun animal scenes
This imaginative kit includes 14 scratch-off drawing sheets, each measuring 17cm and enclosed in a hardbacked spiral-bound book. Use the two sparkly plastic styluses to remove the top layer, revealing colourful designs beneath! Work your way through ten super cool scenes, from a spraying elephant to a fearsome shark. A great way to occupy any little artist.
At Wicked Uncle, we specialize in finding great gifts that can keep even the most bored kid entertained in the hospital. If you need more great gift ideas, click here.
Then, try out this joke on your doctor:
Q: Why did the banana go to the doctor’s office? A: Because he wasn’t peeling well.
