07/09/2022
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Whats in my Hospital bag?! 👀
I get asked all the time what my favourite hospital stay items are in my bag so I thought I'd share a few stars of the show.
1. Books books and more books and definitely a journal to write in.
2. Powder dry shampoo. Showering can be the last thing on our minds while in the hospital and the different types of gel and goo and tears and sweat that build up in my hair sometimes needs addressing. This stuff is unscented and I just shake a little in my hair and a bit more fresh. A little self care in the hospital bed.
3. Eye mask and ear plugs. Don't forget them.
4. Lip balm for those dry hospital rooms and while we are at it unscented (**important) lotions for your body.
5. Comfortable clothing with options of layers. Pack warm and cool clothes because we can't control the thermostat usually in there. I always choose clothing that is accessible to tubing and wires.
6. Cannot forget my un**es!! Y'all these undo at the sides so you can change your knickers easy peasy lemon squeezy. I love these because when you wear them you can't feel the side fastners which are made of soft velcro. I can change myself really easily in and out of the hospital in these. Incontinence pals know whats up when I say sometimes that's a repetitive task and honestly getting dressed tires me out. I never forget these in my hospital bag.
Some other things not pictured included: my own toiletries, slippers, earpods and a laptop or tablet for binge watching.
Normally when I get admitted I end up bunking down for awhile in there so having products that make things easier or give me self care or make me feel like home are so important to me.
[ID: image 1: A colourful dufflebag sits on a white bed surrounded by different items and products that belong in a hospital bag. Image 2: The duffle bag sits beside a cardboard box that says "swtch" in purple writing. Beside that is a pair of black underwear that undo at the sides]
