Jennifer
02-07-2006, 03:30 PM
1. Favorite blanket
2. Favorite stuffed toy
3. Toys that make noise/ can be played with w/o seeing
4. Some CD’s from home
5. Formula and bottles if child is particular to one kind *
6. Baby lotion
7. Baby wipes and diapers if child has sensitive bottom*
8. Sanitizer, Clorox Wipes
9. Favorite pillow
10. Books on tape
11. Snacks (for older child) (If you are only parent there- you won’t have to wait for a nurse)
12. Story books
13. Comfy clothing- that can easily pull over head or has buttons
14. Slippers to cover their feet (a lot of times they have a monitor on their toe- so a size bigger so the slipper can go over it)
15. Sippy cup
16. Leap pad, leapster, electronic games (for older patients)
On baby
17. Pacifiers
18. Burb clothes (some babies spit up more w/ the meds)
19. Bibs, nausea is common, and having bibs on hand can help to save an outfit.
20. Babyfood. Choices may be limited at the hospital.
21. Teething Cookies, whether they are teeting or not, they are light on the stomach and will give them something to do with there hands.
22. Large tapogin or cap to place over their head. It may be cold out side and this would be needed. It can also help to avoid conflict if people decide they want to stare at your baby.
23. If you are breastfeeding, be sure to check this list too! http://www.craniokids.org/support/showthread.php?t=99
*The hospital usually provides these items- but only one type.
If you have more items to add to this list, please send me a PM and I will add it ASAP. Thank you.
2. Favorite stuffed toy
3. Toys that make noise/ can be played with w/o seeing
4. Some CD’s from home
5. Formula and bottles if child is particular to one kind *
6. Baby lotion
7. Baby wipes and diapers if child has sensitive bottom*
8. Sanitizer, Clorox Wipes
9. Favorite pillow
10. Books on tape
11. Snacks (for older child) (If you are only parent there- you won’t have to wait for a nurse)
12. Story books
13. Comfy clothing- that can easily pull over head or has buttons
14. Slippers to cover their feet (a lot of times they have a monitor on their toe- so a size bigger so the slipper can go over it)
15. Sippy cup
16. Leap pad, leapster, electronic games (for older patients)
On baby
17. Pacifiers
18. Burb clothes (some babies spit up more w/ the meds)
19. Bibs, nausea is common, and having bibs on hand can help to save an outfit.
20. Babyfood. Choices may be limited at the hospital.
21. Teething Cookies, whether they are teeting or not, they are light on the stomach and will give them something to do with there hands.
22. Large tapogin or cap to place over their head. It may be cold out side and this would be needed. It can also help to avoid conflict if people decide they want to stare at your baby.
23. If you are breastfeeding, be sure to check this list too! http://www.craniokids.org/support/showthread.php?t=99
*The hospital usually provides these items- but only one type.
If you have more items to add to this list, please send me a PM and I will add it ASAP. Thank you.