Unwantd Soft Toys

[888sally888]

My daughters have had a big sort out and we have 4 big bags full of very good condition, clean soft toys - we want them to go to a good, worthwhile home - has anyone got any estions?

Many thanks

[daffy654]

Take them to your local Social Services office, they will be distributed to worthy causes. Don't take them to a hospital as most won't accept them these days (difficult to clean and sterilise).

[888sally888]

TY Daffy - was a very emotional task! Have to admit a few have been 'saved' this morning for future grandchildren!

[daffy654]

I was the same when my children grew up sally.

[commoner]

Take out the stuffing....carefully open them out and sew them together..add a lining to the back.... for a really "cool",fun cot/bedcover for your future grandkids....just an idea....;-)

[Georgiesmum]

Where abouts are you?

[LochNessMonster]

Well daid Daffy. Social Services is the best place for them.

God knows some wee bairns in this world need a teddy because their parents are always drunk or out their heads in drugs.

Well done Sally !

Nessie xxxx

[B00]

commoner- i can think of nothing more frightening! Squashed flat teddies all in a row? It'll look like roadkill on a mass scale! Enough to give any child nightmares.

[DTCwordfan]

Contact MacDonalds -don't know if they have any of their McD houses over here for sick children.....they have in the States and welcome such donations - my kids have given toys in the past.

[cathfromsaron]

ditto, or women's aid, barnardos etc ...

hard thing to part with!

[commoner]

LoL..BOO...you don't have to splash the red ink all over them...that's the optional extra..Heh heh!

[maggiebee]

I've found it very difficult to find homes for soft toys - even charity shops don't want them these days. I saved a few which my grandchildren love. I use a website called Freegle where you can ask for goods and also offer goods. Do you have a similar site near you? Amazing what people want - and offer.

[888sally888]

TY everyone for your advice - I am in Hertfordshire so am happy to drop them somewhere local. Finding it hard when I see their faces looking out asking to be saved.

Good god - I need to man up lol

[commoner]

In the words of one of the well known comedians..."It's just a PUPPET!"..or in your case a soft toy....;-)...yep .need to.man up, as you say!

[tamborine]

if u have a gorilla, put it on ebay for me. Our barnados use them for xmas lucky dip

[888sally888]

Commoner - I will try and man up lol - love your Bedlington btw!

[888sally888]

Just an update - took 5 huge bags of toys to Isabel Hospice and they were thrilled.