What to Pack for the Hospital

• For Your Child:
  • Favorite stuffed toy or blanket from home.
  • A small photo album filled with familiar faces (for familiarity).
  • Music box, cassette or cd player. (Helps with pain management and sleep).
  • Favorite books, puzzles, games and movie tapes. 
  • Pencils, pens, markers, and / or crayons, colouring books
  • An empty journal. (Helps to pass the time and deal with feelings).
  • Socks and/or slippers.
  • Going home outfit.
    
• For You:
  • Your child's Care Notebook (To provide the most accurate health history and to record new things.)
  • Your (and your child's if applicable) Care Plan. (Helps solidify your wishes.)
  • Comfortable clothes (Be sure to include a favorite shirt or bathrobe that your child is familiar with to provide familiarity and comfort.)
  • Clothes to sleep in. (Sweat pants and T- shirts are a good choice for sleeping on a parent bed in your child's room.)
  • Housecoats are great too!
  • Your own toiletries.
  • Your own medications, if applicable.
  • Some of your favorite snacks.
  • COMFORTABLE shoes.
  • Reading material.
  • Money for meals.
  • Change for pop or snack machine.
  • Your personal phone book from home.
  • Health insurance card and provider's phone number.
  • An empty journal (Helps pass the time and a good coping tool).
  • A camera.
  • Long Distance Calling Card.