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Hospital Bag Checklist

When a parent is admitted, the rush makes it easy to forget the basics. Tick through this so the bag is right the first time. Progress saves on your device.

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Worth Knowing

Keep a photo of this packed list and your parent's Parent Profile on your phone. In an admission, the documents and the medicine list matter most — those are what hospitals ask for first. See also our full hospitalisation guide.

🛒 Useful items to pack

Things families often wish they'd bought before the hospital stay. All available on Amazon AU for fast delivery.

Doctor's pick

The most-forgotten items are non-slip socks (hospital floors are slippery), a good water bottle (dehydration slows recovery), and a pill organiser for the medicines they need to continue during the stay.

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Non-slip hospital socks

Grip socks for hospital floors — much safer than bare feet or regular socks. Buy a few pairs.

Typical: A$10–20 (3-pack)

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Reduces errors

Weekly pill organiser

Keeps the regular medicines sorted by day and time during the stay. Avoids confusion with hospital medicines.

Typical: A$12–25

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Large water bottle with straw

Staying hydrated speeds recovery. A straw bottle works when sitting up is hard.

Monitors oxygen levels — useful post-surgery or for respiratory illness. Small clip on finger.

Typical: A$20–50

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Waterproof mattress protector

For longer stays. Protects the mattress and is much more comfortable than the hospital-issue plastic.

Typical: A$25–50

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Open-back hospital gown

More dignified than a standard hospital gown — easier for IV access and dignity.

Typical: A$20–40

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Post-surgery essential

Raised toilet seat

Reduces strain after hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. Many families buy this for home use after discharge.

For walking the ward. Must have non-slip sole. Easy on-off for swollen feet.

Typical: A$20–45

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