Whether it’s a planned surgery, an unexpected admission, or a round of treatment, hospital stays are rarely fun. Packing the right things can make a world of difference, from comfort items that help you feel more at home, to practical must-haves that...
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Comfort & Rest
Entertainment & Tech
Practical & Misc
Toiletries & Cleanliness
Food & Drink
Comfort & Rest
Little things that make a sterile hospital room feel more like home. Soft, cozy, and restful essentials to help you relax and get proper rest.
Hospital blankets are thin and scratchy, bring one that actually feels like home.
Soft throw blanket
Keeps your feet warm and safe when walking the halls.
Non-slip socks or slippers
Wards are bright at all hours, these are game-changers.
Sleep Mask
Not just for planes, perfect for those uncomfortable ward chairs.
Neck Pillow
Wards get hot and stuffy.
Portable Clip on Fan
Entertainment & Tech
Keeping your mind busy matters just as much as your body. These gadgets keep you connected, entertained, and charged up.
Outlets are never where you need them.
Extra Long Charger Cable
Keeps your phone alive during tests or transfers.
Power Bank
Essential for music, podcasts, or Netflix without bothering your roommate. Plus these are ideal for lying down or sleeping, even if you're a side sleeper.
Sleep Earbuds
Keeps your hands free while watching.
Phone/Tablet Stand
Light, easy entertainment that doesn’t take up space.
Amazon Kindle
Hands free reading on your Kindle.
Kindle Page Turner
For those that don't like sleeping with earbuds/plugs, this drowns out corridor chatter and beeping machines.
White Noise Machine
Practical & Misc
The everyday helpers you don’t think about until you need them. Handy tools to keep life easier and more organised on the ward.
Doctors come in fast, jot things down before you forget.
Notebook & Pen
Keeps your must-haves within arm’s reach.
Organiser Pouch
Dirty clothes pile up quick, keep them separate.
Laundry Bag
Keeps discharge notes, prescriptions, and letters safe.
Document Organizer
A little piece of “you” in a sterile room makes a big difference.
Comfort Item From Home
Peace of mind for your phone/wallet when you leave the room.
Portable Small Lock Box
Toiletries & Cleanliness
Hospital bathrooms aren’t exactly spa-like. These basics help you stay clean, fresh, and comfortable during your stay.
A quick fix when showers aren’t possible.
Dry Shampoo
Instant freshen-up between visits or treatments.
Cleansing Face Wipes
Thicker than wipes, great for full wipe-downs.
Compressed Disposable Towel
Aircon dries everything out fast. Also great durning chemo.
Intensive Moisturiser for Face & Body
Again, aircon dries everything out fast.
Lip Balm
You’ll use it more than you think.
Antibacterial Instant Hand Sanitiser
For ward or shared bathrooms.
Shower Slides
Food & Drink
Because hospital food schedules are weird, and hydration is everything. Simple snacks and drinkware to keep you going.
Easier to sip lying down, and avoids spills when trying to pour water out of those stupid water jugs, surely it's not just me.
Insulated Water Bottle
Helps with dry mouth from meds.
Sugar Free Mints
This could be anything you like, great for late nights when the kitchen is closed
