Hospital stays aren’t always the most comfortable of experiences. However, with a little bit of forward planning, you can make sure you have the most comfortable stay possible.
With simple additions like having a cozy pair of slippers, your own pillow, and your favorite snacks, you can feel a lot calmer and more at home. So make sure you pack both the essentials and those items that make your stay that little bit better with our hospital bag checklist.
For the printable hospital bag checklist, download our PDF version here.
Essentials
- Pillow
- Robe/sweater/pajamas
- Phone/charger/headphones
- Flip-flops
- Slippers
- 2 pairs of socks & underwear
- Full set of travel toiletries
- Snacks/protein bars
- Laptop/charger
- Essential oils
Documents
- List of medications
- List of physicians with contact information
- Insurance card(s)
- Drivers license
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