Care Packages
Our care packs have been designed with much thought and care for that unexpected stay in hospital.
Our mission is to bring smiles and joy to your child at a stressful time, no parent wants to see their child in distress and by receiving one of our care packages we hope it changes tears and sadness to laughter and smiles. All of the items in our care packs have either been donated by our very generous sponsors or members of the public.
We’re so grateful for the support!
Smiles Bags
Our Smiles bags are guaranteed to bring a smile to your child’s face whilst in hospital. We have all been in Emergency with a very unhappy child and their is nothing worse than seeing the sad tears and distress on your child’s face. Our bags have been created to change those tears and distress into smile and laughter. We fill them with lots of exciting activities and toys and your child gets to keep the goodies and take them home! We cater for all ages from 2 to 16yrs of age. Our hope with these Smiles bags is that they bring joy, happiness and comfort to your child whilst in hospital.
Recently a very grateful Mum sent us this message after her child received a Smiles bag
“ Waiting in the room for results, my iPhone battery depleting by the second to keep him amused with Youtube, in came a young lady with a bag of toys specific to his gender. I offered to pay and was shocked and so deeply grateful when the lady explained your services. No words to describe my appreciation and the look on his face when he opened the bag. Only a mother would get it”
2-4 Year OldsSticker Books, Stickers, Scrap Books, Crayons, Puzzles, Ink Stamps, Hot Wheel Cars, Flash Cards, Toy Jewellery, Activity Books, Reading Books, Colouring Pencils & Textas.
5-8 YEAR OLDSColouring Pencils, Textas, Crayons, Colouring Books, Activity Books, Origami Papers, Craft Packs, Maze books, Reading Books, Hot Wheel Cars, Purses, Dolls & Flash cards.
9-13 YEAR OLDSPuzzles, Card Games, Loom Bands, & Mini Board Games, Lip Gloss, Journals, Craft Packs, Reading Books, Mini Science Kits & Comic Books.
13-16 YEAR OLDSMindfulness Colouring Books, Colouring Pencils, Sharpener, Reading Books, Lip Gloss, Craft Packs, Origami Papers, Activity Books, Comic Books, Card Games & Mini Board Games.
Cuddles Bags
Our Cuddle bags are for the little tots that sadly find themselves in hospital not knowing what’s going on around them. It’s very distressing being surrounded by doctors and nurses and as a parent it’s even more heartbreaking that the situation you’re in is out of your control. We provide a gorgeous soft toy for your little one to hold on tight and hug the worries away, a reading book for an adult to read and comfort, a sippy cup to offer a drink to your child and a toy or rattle.
Recently a very grateful Mum sent us this message from the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick.
“ Hi, I would just like to thank you for your cuddles bag. We have been in hospital for 8 days now and being Friday and with no leave date we weren’t feeling so cheerful the weekend was near. The pack was so full of stuff and love. We are staying at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick in the care by parent unit. Our daughter has Cystic Fibrosis and is here for IV antibiotics. We received the cuddles bag left by a social worker in our room. Today she caught me crying in the hallway after the iv failed and when we got back to our room that was waiting for us”.
This bag has been designed to help put a smile on the face of a young child.
Each bag is filled with a soft toy and reading book.
Essentials Packs
Our Essentials Care packs are your 24hr emergency toiletries kit to get you through an unexpected stay in hospital with your child. When you’re rushing out the door to get your child to hospital or into an ambulance, the last thing on your mind is what toiletries do I need to take as you have no idea what the next few hours will entail. Our pack includes Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Face wash, Tea, Coffee, Tissues, Wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Muesli Bar, Sweets, Pen, Notepad and Sanitary items.
Recently a very grateful Mum sent us this message after receiving an Essentials Care Pack.
“ Thank you so much North Shore Mums Smiles2U, you ladies are truely doing amazing work. My newborn was admitted to RNSH twice before he was 3wks old and on our second time in A&E when I received a care pack I was truly touched at how thoughtful it was to receive the pack in a time of need, when all I had with me was my sons nappy bag. Well done to all involved.”
Our Essential Care packs are filled with the basic necessities for an overnight stay in hospital.
Each care pack includes the following itemsShampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, Shower gel or Soap, Tissues, Hand Sanitiser, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Notebook, Pen and Some Sweets.
Women’s Cancer Care Packs
2017 was a year of growth for Smiles2U and we wanted to include a new initiative that would help make a difference.
Many of us have been affected by Cancer and the toll it takes on the person suffering. We wanted to create something special for a female patient going through the affects of chemo treatment and having to sit for hours in the infusion units hooked up to machines.
With support from local hospitals and friends who have been affected by cancer or have supported a loved one we have created this care pack.
Our hope and wish is that you gain some comfort and distraction with these specially chosen items.
This care pack includes: Affirmations cards, Nail polish, Mindfulness colouring in book, Notebook, Pens, Chocolate, Bath bomb, Lip balm, Hand cream, Bath milk, Candle, Queasy lollies.
We can’t change the present but we can bring comfort and care.
Currently this care pack is at the Day Infusion Unit at the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAN) and the Oncology Unit at the Macquarie University Hospital.
This care pack includesAffirmations Cards, Nail Polish, Mindfulness Colouring In Book, Notebook, Gel Pens, Bath Bomb, Lip Balm, Hand Cream, Bath Milk, Candle And A Moogoo Oncology Care Pack.
We can’t change the present but we can bring comfort and care.
Currently this care pack is at the Day Infusion Unit at the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAN), Oncology Unit at the Macquarie University Hospital and Gosford Private Hospital.
Many of us have been affected by Cancer and the toll it takes on the person suffering. We wanted to create something special for a female patient going through the affects of chemo treatment and having to sit for hours in the infusion units hooked up to machines.
With support from local hospitals and friends who have been affected by cancer or have supported a loved one we have created this care pack.
Our hope and wish is that you gain some comfort and distraction with these specially chosen items.
Men’s Cancer Care Packs
Currently this care pack is at the Day Infusion Unit at the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAN), Oncology Unit at the Macquarie University Hospital and Gosford Private Hospital.
Many hours spent in hospital can be quite draining on someone’s mental health, we hope this care pack will help alleviate some of the stress and worry that comes when receiving treatment.
This care packs includesMoo Goo Oncology Pack, Book, Drink Bottle, Socks, Puzzles On The Go & Shower Gel.
Treasure Chest
The treasure chest is filled with toys that are given to a child who has received surgery whilst in hospital. These gifts are bravery awards for being strong and brave for what they have just endured. If you're business is interested in supporting us with this venture please click on the link below.
The treasure chest is filled with toys that are given to a child who has received surgery whilst in hospital.
These gifts are bravery awards for being strong and brave for what they have just endured. If you're business is interested in supporting us with this venture please click on the link below.
Treasure Boxes
The Treasure box was inspired by a little boy who was given a toy medal for being so brave by one of the Smiles Team members. The Mum messaged us to say he kept that medal on for a week and loved it. He bathed and slept in it. It turned his hospital stay into a more positive experience. So we decided to create these Treasure Boxes for the short stay hospital visits. A sticker and a little gift for bravery.
The treasure are to help make lots of children's hospital visits, whether it be for a blood test, scan or stitches, bring a smile to their face at some point during their stay.
The Treasure box was inspired by a little boy who was given a toy medal for being so brave by one of the Smiles Team members. The Mum messaged us to say he kept that medal on for a week and loved it. He bathed and slept in it. It turned his hospital stay into a more positive experience. So we decided to create these Treasure Boxes for the short stay hospital visits. A sticker and a little gift for bravery.
The treasure are to help make lots of children's hospital visits, whether it be for a blood test, scan or stitches, bring a smile to their face at some point during their stay.