Showers are available for parents use. Meal trays are provided for the rooming in parent at no charge. A menu for your selections will be available. The coffee shop and vending machines in the lobby area of the first floor are also available for your use if desired. Food may also be brought in and stored in the Pediatric kitchen, check with the nurse regarding this, as proper labeling is required.
Beverages are available in our units kitchen.
The bed may be reopened during the day for the parent to nap while their child is also napping. Smoking is NOT allowed in the hospital, there are specially designated areas near the hospital entrance where this is permitted. You may change your child's diapers. If necessary, we will ask you to save diapers for the nurses' observation. You are encouraged to hold and cuddle your child to provide reassurance, to ease your child's fears and discomfort.