Overnight hospital bag for adult and child

[Mallowmarshmallow]

I have a feeling I will end up in hospital at some point this year with asthmatic DS and so want to have a bag packed or at least a list ready to grab things that would be helpful.

So far I've thought of:

Spare underwear/PJs for both of us
iPad
Kindle
Book
Charger
Money (including coins)
Wipes
Deodorant
Hand cream
Child's comforter

Can you think of anything to add to my list that would be helpful please?

I would have at least 1-2 changes of clothes, especially at the moment.

I also keep a couple of snacks in ours

Food for you. They won’t feed you and it’s difficult to get away. There will probably be a microwave in the parent room, and pay as you go coffee / tea. You’ll need a lidded cup to take on the ward.

You want shelf stable stuff, porridge pots, chilli / curry in cans and micro rice pouches, fruit pots, snacks.

Stuff for the bathroom - toothbrush and paste, flannel, small towel and soap
Flip flops / slippers for you both

Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Insulated mug and/or water bottle
Couple of teabags/instant coffee sachets or the little concentrated squash triangle thingies
Dry shampoo

Mini apple juice cartons

Food /snacks
Water
Ear plugs
Change of clothes
How old is DS - does he have a tablet?
Hairbrush
Pillow

Helpful replies already, but why do you feel this certain your child will end up as an inpatient this winter? I think it would be worth discussing your concerns with GP or asthma nurse and come up with a plan to try to prevent this happening.

Hand santiser and santising wipes. Snacks. When I went with youngest ds last year (pre-covid), I brought snacks for us - crackers, dried fruit, things I could easily pull from the cupboard. Several changes of clothes is a good idea.

@Cyw2018

Helpful replies already, but why do you feel this certain your child will end up as an inpatient this winter? I think it would be worth discussing your concerns with GP or asthma nurse and come up with a plan to try to prevent this happening.

I agree with this

I would also add dry shampoo, all medication, a good hand cream. And Pringles.

The pasta in a mug that only needs hot water. I've found you can always get hot water, not always a microwave.

A couple of phone battery packs so you arent tied to power point

Slipper socks

Crocs! If you have them. Easy to wear inside and out

Better to be prepared than not... Any kid could do something that means an unplanned hospital stay.

My own unplanned stay lessons learned:

Glasses, contact lens case/solutions. Screwed that one up a few times as masks mean I wear contact lenses more than I used to - used to be sport only so I don't instinctively pick up case/solutions.
Lots of underwear for you both
Soft trousers.
Cosy cardigan in case you're short on blankets for you.
Headphones
Battery pack for phone/tablet.