A hospital stay and the bag is not packed

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1. 01 of 06
   I already have this

   A long phone charging cable

   Outlets in a hospital room are behind the bed or across the room. A standard cable will not reach the bed rail.

   What to check before you choose. Ten feet is the length people actually recommend. Check the connector matches the phone in the bed, not just yours.

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2. 02 of 06
   I already have this

   A robe and non-slip socks

   You get walked up and down a corridor sooner than you expect, and the floors are hard and cold.

   What to check before you choose. Non-slip means grip on both sides if they get twisted. A robe with pockets holds a phone while you walk.

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3. 03 of 06
   I already have this

   Toiletries in travel sizes

   Nothing is provided beyond the basics, and the basics are unpleasant.

   What to check before you choose. Keep everything under 3 oz so the same bag works for travel afterwards. Unscented is the safer choice in a shared room.

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4. 04 of 06
   I already have this

   A pillow from home in a coloured case

   Hospital pillows are thin and plastic-backed. The coloured case is so it does not leave with the laundry.

   What to check before you choose. Take a pillow you will not mind losing, and use a case that is obviously not hospital-issue.

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5. 05 of 06
   I already have this

   An eye mask and ear plugs

   The lights and the noise do not stop overnight. This is the single most recommended item and the most commonly forgotten.

   What to check before you choose. A contoured mask does not press on the eyes. Foam plugs rated around 30 dB block corridor noise.

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6. 06 of 06
   I already have this

   A folder for paperwork

   You will be handed a lot of paper, and you will be asked for some of it back.

   What to check before you choose. An expanding folder with a closure beats a plain envelope. Keep insurance and ID in the front pocket.

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