Getting ready for surgery
To help you and your family prepare for surgery, we’ve compiled Children’s Minnesota resources specific to parents, teens and kids.Packing list
Customize this packing list to meet your family’s needs.
Any items that can be washed need to be washed before you bring them to the hospital (stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, etc.).
Daytime hospital visit
It helps to bring the following items whether you are spending the night or not:
- Books
- Phone or other electronic devices and chargers
- Toys or activities
- Comfortable loose clothes to wear home (sweatpants, stretchy pajama pants,
t-shirts) - Comfort item (stuffed animal, blanket, etc.)
- Any home medical equipment your child needs (BiPap, ventilator, etc.)
- List of any questions you have
Bring all required documents:
- Copy of Medical History and Physical Exam Form(PDF file)
- Insurance cards
- Guardianship papers (if applicable)
- List of medications your child is taking (It helps to bring the medicines with you.)
Overnight hospital stay
We’ll tell you if you’re staying overnight during scheduling or during your call with a nurse before surgery. Here are a few more things you may want to pack if your child is staying overnight:
- Bathrobe, slippers, pajamas, loungewear
- Comfortable regular clothes
- School work
- Personal toiletry items (deodorant, comb, toothbrush, etc.)
- Headphones or speakers
