What to Bring

• Insurance cards, medical cards, photo identification and your child‘s Social Security number
• A copy of your child‘s immunization record
• Proof of guardianship or custody papers if you are a  court-appointed guardian. You will need these papers to sign the surgery consent form. Without these papers, surgery will be canceled.
• All of your child’s medications, including breathing treatments and inhalers
• Containers for eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and dentures; leave valuables such as jewelry at home
• Your child’s favorite toy, blanket and/or pacifier to help make the surroundings more familiar
• Dress your child in comfortable clothes. Clothing should be loose and easy to remove. If your child is getting a cast, bring clothing that will fit over or around the cast.
• An extra pair of clothes and underwear

Not Required, but You or Your Child Might Want to Bring:

• A device for streaming entertainment. Our facilities have free Wi-Fi.
• A blanket, pillow and stuffed animal from home
• Pajamas from home. Norton Children’s Hospital provides pajamas too.
• Slippers and socks
• Photos of family and friends or fun posters to decorate your child’s hospital room (Remember, it is their room while they are at the hospital!)
• Toothbrush, comb, lotion and personal items
• Games, books, magazines, art supplies and other activities
• Questions for doctors, nurses and other caregivers