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amother

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 12:11 pm

Going out of state for 1 night plus 1 day with baby and another young child for medical reasons.

I’m a bit overwhelmed- so someone please help me with a packing list, since you can’t do the actual packing for me Wink

We will need to take food as well as there isn’t much kosher available where we’re going.

Tia!

my mama

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 12:29 pm

Baby
2 onesies
2 outfits
2 socks
Pajamas?
Diapers
Blanket
Pacifier
Bottles/formula (if necessary)
Toys

Kid
2 sets underwear(if toilet trained)
Pants/Skirt
Top
Socks
Pajamas
Blanket
Easy snacks
Toys

Yourself
2 tops (in case of spitup)
Skirt
Leggings/Tights
Socks
Pajamas
Makeup
Toiletries

snooper86

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 12:32 pm

Any medications you or your children may need plus Tylenol etc.
Glasses or lenses if you wear
Activities for your kids, coloring book, crayons, stickers etc.
favorite book
iPad if you allow them to watch
Snacks
Water bottle you can refill

busy mommy

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 1:07 pm

don't forget a phone charger!

amother

DarkRed

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 1:13 pm

busy mommy wrote:

don't forget a phone charger!

Two chargers. With an extra long cord!

amother

DarkRed

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 1:16 pm

Insurance cards
Cash for vending machines
If you don't have your own, borrow a doona for the baby (I can explain why if you want).
The type of clothing you are comfortable wearing in the hospital room overnight .

amother

Ghostwhite

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 1:19 pm

If you're driving vs flying, bring blankets for both kids. And a stuffed animal or something the kid with the medical issues can hold and squeeze if they will be going through something difficult, whether it's surgery or a blood test. And things to keep the kids occupied as quietly as possible in waiting rooms- pacifiers for the baby of relevant, an iPad and headphones, baby toys that don't crinkle, teething things if relevant.

amother

Powderblue

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 2:30 pm

Bring an extra pair of pjs! You never know if kid will get dirty, wet, vomit….

Rutabaga

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 3:44 pm

Bring extras of everything if you can. Iy"H everything should go well and you can return home as scheduled, but in case there are any c"v complications you don't want to have to worry about doing an emergency load of laundry or running out of food.

amother

Chartreuse

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 4:02 pm

BTDT many times. Everything everyone said upthread is great. I also like to mentally go through my child's day and pack accordingly so morning = clothes, breakfast, etc. This helps ensure that I don't forget anything.
Also, I don't think anyone mentioned personal hygiene stuff - brushes, toothbrushes, etc.
I always try to have a new toy plus a couple of old favorites to keep DC happy and occupied while I talk to the doctors.

shanarishona

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 5:12 pm

Also wipes.
Also if you have, the changing pad things in case you need to change them in hospital bathrooms or something.

amother

Dandelion

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 6:11 pm

A snood for you.
If we’re going to someplace with stores in the area and we’ll have a car I personally prefer not to overpack for all the just in cases. I’d rather run into target and buy a pair of Pajamas if someone ends up needing them then pack extras for everyone.

amother

Amber

Mon, Feb 05 2024, 6:15 pm

Toys for child
Underwear for you, wasn't on the list
Deodorant

amother

Tue, Feb 06 2024, 12:14 am

Thanks everyone
This is great!

amother

Tue, Feb 06 2024, 12:17 am

amother DarkRed wrote:

Two chargers. With an extra long cord!

I actually keep a power bank in my diaper bag usually but think my husband took it- so this is a good reminder to go fetch it!

amother

Tue, Feb 06 2024, 12:17 am

amother DarkRed wrote:

Why specifically a doona?

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