Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag?
If you know you are going to be in hospital overnight – or a little longer – it is helpful to have all you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Here are a few essentials:
- Medical aid card and ID
- Comfortable clothing, slippers and a gown
- Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, moisturiser, deodorant and lip balm
- Cell phone and cell phone charger
- A two-pin plug adapter for your cell phone charger
- A good book or a few magazines
- A small notebook and a pen, for writing down questions or notes
- A list of your current medication, if any
- Current chronic medication (in original packaging) sufficient for duration of hospital stay
- Eyeglasses, if necessary
- Earphones for use with your own electronic devices / TV audio