To ask about Christmas in hospital

[dray9925]

My son will be admitted to in isolation hospital ward soon for a bone marrow transplant he's 4, I will get more information in the week about ward rules but I'm trying to pack and not be upset about us spending Christmas with him on the ward.
Does anyone have any advice ? Will he be allowed cards and Christmas presents I just know it's so strict all soft things like clothes and blankets have to be washed daily everything needs to be wiped before going on the ward. I have family asking too what they should do about present and I don't have an answer 😂 thank you

I know hospitals do all they can to make things special for everyone in, especially on peadiatric wards but I don’t know the specifics and it may vary from hospital to hospital. Maybe give the ward a call?

But sending all my best for the next few weeks and beyond. Can you plan to have a second Christmas in a few months when he is home?

From my understanding brand new sealed toys are ok to bring in. Probably maybe with a quarantine period if can’t be wiped ?
I donated to our local childrens ward last year as they couldn’t share toys they would usually crack out for xmas due to cross infection risks

I don’t know how strict the covid rules are at the mo with children but I’m in for 4?days in Feb and not allowed any visitors

Oh that sounds really tough. So my knowledge is a bit rusty (friends son a few years ago now). I'm pretty sure the stuff that was ok to have were things that can be disinfected (so hard things like tablets, or plastics - I remember her disinfecting a load of Lego once). I think things like books were a no- no as you couldn't clean them. Wrapping presents might be a problem (paper) but you can buy lovely cloth present sacks that can be washed. The hospital will provide info of course.

I don’t have any answers but giving you a bump
To hopefully reach some more knowledgeable people and an unmumsnetty hug

Oh bless him. If he has or gets something like an iPad could he get digital downloads to use for games or shows on it? I’d call the ward and ask- aunt things could be sent early and quarantined? Or cleaned.
Hoping that all goes well for him and you- what an ordeal for you both.

Thank you all I will get a call in few days with all the rules but we go in like a week and we will be away from home for a long time so I'm just trying to get organised ❤️ I just still want it to be special for him and got in a bit of a worry he would be allowed to open anything 😂 I was thinking that if it was plasticky wrapping paper instead on paper or glitter it could be wiped? Cloth bags i know won't be allowed as we can't take any bags into his room x