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 (for court-appointed guardians)
• All of your child’s medications, including breathing treatments and inhalants
• 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 comfortably. Clothing should be loose and easily removed. If your child is having a cast applied, bring appropriate clothing to wear with the cast.
• If you are not the parent, you must bring court-appointed guardianship/custody papers in order to sign consent. In the absence of guardianship/custody papers, surgery will be canceled.

Not required, but you or your child might want:

• 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; sometimes you can wear your own clothes
• Photos of family and friends and fun posters to decorate your room (Remember, it is your room while you are at the hospital!)
• Toothbrush, comb, lotion and personal items
• Games, books, magazines, art supplies and other fun activities
• Any favorite food or snacks
• Questions for doctors, nurses and other caregivers
• A positive attitude — everyone is here to help you! You will do great!