What to Bring for a Hospital Stay

  • A favorite toy, stuffed animal, blanket or other comforting items
  • A pillow or sheets/pillowcase from home may be brought as desired
  • Pajamas, slippers, regular clothes
  • Pictures of friends, family members, and pets
  • Things to do such as books or magazines, schoolwork, art activities
  • Favorite snacks or foods
  • Electronics of choice such as tablets, handheld gaming systems or larger systems that can be connected to the TV in the hospital room (such as Xbox or PlayStation)
  • DVDs (Many rooms are equipped with a DVD player and each unit has a selection of DVDs on loan.)
  • Charging cords for electronic devices such as cell phones and tablets

Contact Us

If your child is inpatient and you have questions about our child life offerings, please ask your nurse

Toy Donations: We are always in need of toys and other supplies to be able to serve our patients. You can help by browsing our Amazon Wish List for Child Life activities. All items will go into immediate use to help children adjust and cope with their hospitalization. If you have any questions about gifts-in-kind or would like a receipt for your gift, please contact Katelyn Apple Windsor at knapple@med.unc.edu.