I encourage you to donate the childs quilt you are making to Quilts for Kids. When my daughter was in the hospital she was given a Noah's Ark quilt. She had it on her bed the whole time she was in the hospital. I still have the quilt and I remember how it kept her warm in the hospital. I have often wondered about the woman who made the quilt. I would love to meet her and thank her for her generosity.
I have started making Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy quilts for Quilts for Kids. I hope my quilts will warm a child in the hospital. I am sure some mother will thank you for the quilt her child receives.
Also keep quilting. There doesn't have to be a purpose. I have given away every quilt I have made. The joy for me is in the designing and making of the quilt. Life is short. If it makes you happy, then do it!