Coming into hospital can be very stressful for a child and their family. Here is some information to try and make this time easier for you.
Before your visit
You will need to bring the following with you.
- Essential toiletries
- Mobile phone and charger
- Comfortable clothing
- Nightwear/Slippers or alternative footwear
- Books and magazines
- Earphones for use of electronic devices (especially at night)
- Tea/coffee and your own mug
The hospital has free WIFI if you log onto CAV Health Charity Free Wifi
You need to pack for your child
- Favourite toy or teddy
- Nightwear - pyjama's , slippers and dressing gown
- Spare comfortable clothes and underwear
- Things to help them pass the time e.g.comics, colouring books, games etc
- Earphones for electronic devices
Babies may also need
- Dummies
- Bottles
- Teething gel/ring
- Nappies
- Baby wipes
- Usual nappy cream