What to bring to the hospital

Preparing for hospital stays can help make you and your child more comfortable. Here is a list of items you can pack as you get ready for your stay. You may also want to keep a bag packed and ready for unexpected admissions.

Extra clothes
A warm robe, sweatshirt or jacket because the rooms are cold
Socks and slip-on shoes, flip-flops or slippers
Daily medicines for yourself (Tums, Motrin, Tylenol, allergy medicines, etc.)
A notebook or journal and pen to write down questions for the doctor, notes
from your conversations with him or her, etc.
Books, crossword puzzles, or other activities to help pass the time
Electronics chargers (phone, tablet, laptop) – extra-long is helpful
Headphones or earbuds
K-cups and favorite snacks, gum, and mints
Change for vending machines
It can also be helpful to pack comfort items. Let your child choose
favorite things from home, such as photos, games, and music.

The following items can comfort your child and help him/her to relax:

Personal pillows and soft blankets
A small sound machine
Small humidifier, saline nasal spray, eye drops, lotion, and lip balm (the hospital air can be dry)
Diffuser and essential oils
Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV, or similar product
A Bluetooth speaker for music or audiobooks
Soft towels and washcloths
A sleep mask and earplugs
Refillable water bottles