A feeling of familiarity can help children feel more calm and secure, and so you might want to bring a favourite toy, comic, book or DVD, or your child's own duvet cover or comforter. It can be an idea to encourage young brothers and sisters to draw a picture or lend their own toy to their sibling, so they can feel closer during the stay in hospital.
Other things to bring:
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any medication your child is taking, and details of any medicines or treatments they may recently have taken
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nightclothes and comfortable daytime clothes and soft footwear
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toothbrush and any special toiletries your child may prefer
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snacks and treats
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milk formula, bottles and your own breast pump if required; we have short-term sterilising facilities but for a longer stay, please bring your steriliser with you.
To download a child-friendly checklist to get your child involved in packing for their stay, please click the link below:
Child-friendly checklist
