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Make Jesus Smile - what to put in your Easter shoe box

Due to customs and import regulations we have to be careful what we put into the shoe box. Please use the following lists below as an idea of what to pack.

YES items:

A cuddly toy (depending upon the age of your chosen child)
A toothbrush, toothpaste
A wrapped bar of soap, soap dish and face cloth
A baby bib
Baby toiletries
A rattle, plush toy or squeaky toy for a baby
A notepad, drawing book or colouring book
Pencils and pencil sharpener, pens, paper and exercise books
A set of crayons or felt pens
A small ball, marbles (age 6 +), card games, playdoh, plastic animals
Jacks, Plasticine, skipping ropes
A puzzle e.g. small jigsaw
Beach toys, arm bands, swim rings, inflatable beach ball
Dominoes, small magnetic games,
For boys: a toy car or truck please do NOT send a toy gun or knife
For girls: costume jeweler, make-up or hair accessories NO DOLLS
Small musical instrument eg mouth organ, whistle
A greetings card or a photo of yourself wishing the child Happy Christmas

Do NOT include items from any of the following categories:

Chocolate - they will melt prior to arrival!
Other edible items (e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake)
War related items (e.g. toy guns and soldiers, knives)
Dolls (Haiti)
Clothing (carried separately)
Glass containers, mirrors or fragile items
Liquids of any type (e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, toiletry sets)
Aerosols
Sharp objects
Anything of a political or racial nature
Medicines
Novels or books (French spoken in Haiti)