Tips from Other Families
Parents whose children have been hospitalized at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center say that the following items can help you be more comfortable during your stay:
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Sweater or light jacket
- Hand lotion
- Medications you take regularly
- Change for vending machines
- Items that will help you pass the time while you're in the hospital, such as reading material and knitting
- If you have a cell phone, you may want to bring it so staff can reach you when you're off the unit
- If your child is on a special diet, make sure to tell your nurse
Another tip: If your child has a complicated medical history, you might want to write a summary so that you can provide complete, accurate information to the care providers.
