Visiting SickKids

        

What to bring to hospital

Bring the following to your child’s appointment

  • Your child’s Ontario health card
  • Your child’s SickKids card
  • Your appointment card or letter
  • Any medicines your child is taking
  • Family doctor's name and telephone number
  • Any medical information, such as referral letters, X-rays or CT scans, vaccination record
  • Your parking ticket to be stamped in the clinic for a parent discount

You might also need:

  • Your pre-admission form
  • Other health care insurance information or drug card
  • Medical information, such as an X-ray or CT scan
  • An immigration record if your child was born outside of Canada

Things to bring from home:

  • Your child's own clothes, including slippers and shoes, and clothes for going home.
  • A few favourite toys, books, and family pictures to remind your child of home.
  • Toiletries, like toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, comb, shampoo and soap.
  • Any important medical aids such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, braces, or crutches
  • Disposable diapers, diaper bag and a stroller (if you have an infant).
  • Any clothing and personal items you will need for yourself if you are staying with your child.
  • lip balm or Vaseline for dry lips

Parent Tip! Remember to put your name on all the things you bring.

Reminder - Do not bring:

  • Latex balloons
  • Baby walkers
  • Small toys that can be swallowed
  • Electrical equipment
  • Toys that make sparks