Hospital Bag Checklist
When a parent is admitted, the rush makes it easy to forget the basics. Tick through this so the bag is right the first time. Progress saves on your device.
Everything on the bag checklist
All items from the interactive checklist above, grouped and in full.
Documents (most important)
- ID (Aadhaar/PAN) of patient
- Insurance card & policy number
- Ayushman / Vay Vandana card
- Previous reports, scans, prescriptions
- List of current medicines & doses
- Doctor's referral / admission note
- Emergency contact numbers
Medicines
- All current regular medicines
- Insulin / refrigerated meds (with cool pack)
- Inhalers, drops, creams as used
- A few days' buffer supply
Essentials
- Spectacles, hearing aid (+ batteries)
- Dentures & case
- Mobile phone & charger
- Cash & a working bank card
- Comfortable clothes & change
- Slippers / non-slip footwear
Toiletries
- Toothbrush, paste, soap
- Towel, comb
- Adult diapers / pads if needed
- Wet wipes & tissues
Comfort
- Water bottle & light snacks (if allowed)
- Small pillow / shawl
- Reading material or earphones
- A familiar item from home
0 packed
Keep a photo of this packed list and your parent's Parent Profile on your phone. In an admission, the documents and the medicine list matter most — those are what hospitals ask for first. See also our full hospitalisation guide.
🛒 Useful items to pack
Things families often wish they'd bought before the hospital stay. All available on Amazon AU for fast delivery.
The most-forgotten items are non-slip socks (hospital floors are slippery), a good water bottle (dehydration slows recovery), and a pill organiser for the medicines they need to continue during the stay.