As part of the sandwich generation, raising little kids while also caring for aging parents, a caregiver go bag (hospital and urgent care ready) is an essential for me!
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Go bag essentials
Organization
For the kids
Go bag essentials
Not going to lie, I always have two of these ready to go
Anker 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Portable Charger
My own travel disinfecting wipes and spray… for when the hospital room has ants, etc
Lysol To Go Bundle: 1.5oz Spray & 15 Wipes
Travel gloves- for cleaning all sorts of life messes
SAFESKIN Disposable Nitrile Gloves 50/200
Travel contact solution and case- one for me, one for the other patient who wears contacts
Opti-Free Puremoist Contact Lens Solution 2oz
Inexpensive back up glasses for the caregiver and any patients who wear glasses. How the glasses always go missing I’ll never understand but it’s a universal truth
Zenni Optical
Great audio quality, battery life, and waterproof. Perfect for listening to an audio book while waiting or calming music during a procedure
TOZO T10 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3, 55H Playtime, IPX8 Waterproof
A large foldable tote is so helpful to have to gather any new equipment/ take straight to the pharmacy for any needed items
BAGSMART Foldable Tote Bag with Zipper
Requirements for the actual bag- zip top, easy to clean, fits my laptop, medical binder, and assorted toiletry bags, has shoulder strap, and available in a color that’s easy to see
BAGSMART Large 38L Carry-On Travel Tote
This quick drying travel towel folds so small and is preferred by patients in my family over hospital towels because of its softness and size
Exclusivo Mezcla Quick Dry Beach Towel Blue
Extra? Absolutely. I’m always cold in the hospital and so are the patients. But these blankets are super soft and cozy, durable, and so easy to wash. So many prints makes it easy to personalize for the patients. The nurses love commenting on them and...
The Big One® Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw Blanket
This coatigan is super cozy and comfortable but also looks put together
ANRABESS Womens Open Front Knit Cardigan
Great to have a small medicine box with daily and most used meds for the caregiver
3 Pack 14-Grid Travel Pill Organizer Box
An easy and comfortable change of clothes down to the underwear for both you and the patient
Trendy Queen 2PC Summer Sweatsuit Set
I stash these emesis bags everywhere, but definitely handy to have one in the go bag!
CLOUDBERG 24 Pack Blue 1000ml Emesis Bags
Sometimes you’ll be waiting for hours… snacks are a must
GoGo squeeZ Fruit & veggieZ Variety Pack
Throw an extra travel mug in your bag to fill
with water or to keep your hospital coffee warm
Contigo Byron 16oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
My kids get these as party favors and prizes all the time. I threw a couple in the bag and ended up using one myself to keep it together
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk 30 Pack Mini Keychain
Hand sanitizer is a must!
Limited Edition Seasonal Power Mist Hand Sanitizer 4-Set - Touchland | Ulta Beauty
Organization
Love these for mini toiletries, cleaning supplies, and for organizing the go bag. Clear helps me to find what I need quickly when I’m frazzled
PACKISM TSA Approved White Flower Clear Bag
Highly recommend having a medical binder with copies of records and important information for each patient. Can save a lot of time to have recent information at hand
Medical Binder
I love a zipping binder with pockets to store extra paper/pens/post its and an area for copies of updated paperwork that isn’t yet hole punched
STYLIO Zipper Portfolio Binder & Clipboard
For the kids
Super easy to pack and versatile for waiting- tic tac toe, drawing, etc
TECJOE 2 Pack 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
An activity/coloring book that stays in the bag so that it’s new and exciting is a great distraction. Favorite characters are great too
Simple & Big Coloring Book for Toddler
Washable markers, hard surface, and paper all in one kit. Super easy to throw in some stickers
