Stays in hospital of 1 night or less

Remember to bring your child’s provincial healthcare card and their birth certificate or passport. Also bring the following items:

• a comfort item to take into the operating room such as a toy, blanket, or stuffed animal
• a housecoat or zip-up hoodie and warm socks or slippers
• an extra set of loose comfortable clothes for your child to wear home
• medical supplies your child uses at home such as crutches, breathing (respiratory) equipment, emergency tracheostomy basket, g-tube equipment, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)/bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machine. Bring enough supplies for 24 hours.
• all medicines that your child takes including inhalers, insulin, heart, or seizure medicines
• special foods your child needs
• activities to keep your child busy such as books, tablet, crafts, toys, games, portable music players, or hand-held video games
• a cell phone and charger
• a sealable plastic container or bag for the drive home

For babies:

• diapers and ch​anging supplies
• soothers, bottles, and nipples
• any special bottle, nipple, or sippy cup your child likes to use for after surgery
• formula
• breastfeeding supplies

Stays in hospital of more than 1 night

Pack the items listed above plus the following:

• toiletries including toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, hair brush, and hair accessories
• eye glasses or contacts and contact solution
• money for vending machine, hospital gift shop, or cafeteria
• headphones
• your child’s school work ​
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