Survival rules if you are hospitalized with a child

Every mother knows: most children's hospitals and clinics have such conditions that if you go there with one disease, then during the stay you can pick up a couple more.

If you have to go to the hospital on a planned or urgent basis with your child, remember these rules, how to protect yourself from unnecessary problems.

1. Stock up on hygiene products

Although hospitals do occasional cleaning, you will quickly find that its quality and meaning leaves much to be desired.

What you must take with you: large packs of wet wipes - for children and antibacterial, liquid soap, a bottle of antiseptic, a large roll of sturdy paper towels, rubber gloves, toilet seat covers, rubber slippers, washing soap.

It is better to wipe absolutely everything in the ward with napkins and an antiseptic, which you can reach. If there is an opportunity to visit the shower, in no case go into it barefoot, so as not to pick up the fungus.

If possible, line the bedside tables with rugs for drawers, and put everything else on them. It is also worth taking a small plastic bowl: it can be used both for washing and soaking, and in case the child starts to vomit due to rotavirus or unpleasant hospital food.

Try to use your own dishes and often wash your hands with soap and water for yourself and your child.

2. Take your first aid kit with you

Getting to the hospital does not guarantee that you have all the medicines at hand, alas. Most likely, you will hear from doctors and nurses every day that you need to buy something.

Therefore, at least essential medicines must be with you. Antipyretic, antiallergic, sterile bandage and cotton wool, chlorhexidine (antiseptic for treating wounds), saline and vasoconstrictor nasal drops, rehydration and diarrhea.

It is also worth taking a 5-6 liter bottle of drinking water with you and asking your family to replenish water supplies as needed.

3. Stock up on food

Hospital food is, to put it mildly, specific. If a child is allergic to any food, it is best to ask friends and family to bring him suitable and familiar food prepared at home.

Mom will not be fed enough in the hospital - therefore it is important to have a supply of bread and biscuits, apples. It is better not to bring perishable food to the hospital, so as not to run into the discontent of the medical staff.

4. Take enough entertainment

Of course, you can't take a box of toys with you, but you definitely need to take a few of your favorites. Also take books, coloring books, a notebook and pens with pencils, a construction set.

Ask your family to periodically change the brought things for others when the child gets tired. Anything brought from the hospital must be disinfected.

Do not hesitate to have fun on your smartphone or tablet: in a hospital setting, this is often a life-saving option.

5. Minimize contact with other people

Even if you are bored and want to meet and chat with other moms, it is best to avoid this whenever possible. You never know what infections you might get from other patients.

It is also better not to visit crowded places of adults and children, like play areas - toys and books that are there are not sterilized.

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