Finally, it is best to bring a list of telephone numbers where you can be reached at all times. You can leave this at the nurses' station. We suggest that you label everything with your child's name. Please don't bring valuables, since the Hospital cannot be responsible for any items left in your child's room. While your child may be able to wear normal clothing much of the time, pleased be advised that storage space is limited and laundry facilities are not available in the Hospital.
Disposable diapers are available.
In order to familiarize children with their upcoming stay in the Hospital, Children's Hospital of New York offers pre-admission tours. For children having surgery, you and your child will be shown a hospital room, the recovery room and, if not in use, an operating room. Specialists from the Child Life Program will be available to answer your and your child's questions about what to expect and to discuss any fears you and your child may have. Siblings and other family members are encouraged to take part in this tour. For those children not scheduled for surgery, special arrangements for a tour must be made through the Child Life Program or through your doctor's office.