What should I pack?
When you go to hospital, you can bring your own clothes. Of course, you can wear hospital clothing, but sometimes it can be nice to wear your own clothes. Also bring your own underwear.
Remember to bring the toiletries you normally use at home.
You can also bring your schoolbooks or schoolwork, and a PC, tablet or iPad if you like—remember the charger.
Packing list
The Youth Council is made up of young people who know what it is like to be young and ill. Anna Seljelid Kongsmo and Ane Drabløs Røisland from the Ahus Youth Council have put together this packing list:
- Mobile phone, PC, headphones and chargers
- Noise-reducing earplugs
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, hairbrush, lip balm, hand cream and face cream
- Your own clothes, underwear, slippers and cosy socks
- Snacks, energy bars and chewing gum
- The first time you sleep alone in hospital can feel scary. It is an unfamiliar situation, with lots of new people. It is a good idea to tell the nurses that you are scared, so they can help you. There may also be a lot of information, so remember to tell them if there is anything you do not understand or have missed.
Ane Drabløs Røisland, Ahus Youth Council.
Last updated 12.03.2024