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Emergency Go Prep - Car and Bag
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items I have made a lot of emergency runs to unexpectedly support loved ones at the hospital. I often drive over 5 hours to the hospital and leave without much notice. Sometimes the stays are a couple of days, but sometimes they are much longer. Either way...
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Emergency Car Supplies
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Emergency Car Supplies
I keep a smaller size travel pillow in the car at all times. I store it in two standard-size, zipper pillowcases. I don’t choose a full size pillow, because that can be bulky in a hospital setting, but I’ve spent many nights where just a small pillow...
Vekkia Travel Pillow, Memory Foam, Washable Cover
I tuck the large throw size of this blanket into the pillowcases with the travel pillow. It is both lightweight but warm and soft. Blankets are usually accessible at the hospital, so it can always just stay inside the pillowcase and make the “pillow”...
EMME Cotton Gauze Blanket White 50x70
I get this two-pack of pillow cases and use them both with my go pillow and blanket setup.
I wrap the blanket around the pillow and they both fit comfortably inside one of the standard-size zipper pillowcases. I then double the pillowcase, so the o...
Bedsure Satin Pillowcases Queen Set of 2
This was a super thoughtful gift! I had a corded version that I relied on. It’s awesome to have a cordless version.
Needing to drive 5-6 hours in an emergency means I don’t have always have time for that extra road-trip prep. It’s such a comfort to...
Powools 150 PSI Cordless Tire Inflator Pump
For many years, I kept jumper cables. But that meant I needed another person and another car. These portable solutions were often so expensive.
So, I finally found one that seemed reliable and wasn’t super expensive. Honestly, I haven’t needed to u...
Scatach 011 3000A 12V Car Jump Starter
This is hands-down the best rechargeable flashlight I’ve purchased.
It is bright, has multiple levels, the light lasts for a couple of hours, it charges easily and holds a decent charge. Technically, you can use it to charge your phone in an emerge...
WARSUN Rechargeable 1500LM COB Work Light
You honestly never know when these will come in handy. Because they are leak resistant for any liquids, I keep these in the car at all times.
It also comes in handy when transporting a sick loved one to or from emergency care.
CLOUDBERG 24 Pack Blue 1000ml Emesis Bags
Emergency Go Bag Supplies
I like sudoku, crossword puzzles, logic puzzles and have plenty of apps on my phone that allow me to play variations. But sometimes in the hospital, you need a break from your phone and/or to save battery.
For that reason, this book stays packed wi...
Murdle: Volume 1 (Murdle, 1)
If you’ve ever spent a night, or more, as a caregiver in the hospital, you know that you adjust to the lighting needs of the patient. But sometimes I cannot sleep. This allows me to have localized light to read, do a puzzle book, or any other activit...
Glocusent Book Light, 3-Color, 6-Brightness, Rechargeable
The color and style are so personal. But I keep a 20 oz Yeti tumbler in my go bag suitcase at all times. I usually have an Owala FreeSip as my daily water bottle, but sometimes you get to the hospital and have nothing with you. Keeping this tumbler i...
Rambler® 20 oz Tumbler
I discovered these last year. They blend easily with some hot water, which is usually easy to find at a hospital. It’s easy to drink, has some protein, and comforting all at the same time. I put a couple of sticks of this powdered bone broth inside t...
Bare Bones Instant Beef Bone Broth Sticks, 10G Protein, 4.23 oz, 8 Count
I found these about a year ago. They are so easy to carry and a fantastic way to punch up a weak cup of coffee. So, I put a couple inside the Yeti tumbler in my emergency go suitcase. They do have a expiration date, so I’ll need to swap them out ever...
COFFEE @ONCE Americano Coffee Concentrate, Travel Friendly
These bags are great to sort anything. They are durable, but clear enough that you can visualize the contents.
I keep one with a notebook, the puzzle book, and a few pens and mechanical pencils. Another has a couple pairs each of socks and underwea...
EOOUT 24pcs A4 Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags
In the hot, humid southeast, you cannot keep many food items in a go bag that stays in the car. But I do keep a few hard candies in a baggie in the pre-packed go suitcase.
Sometimes, you just need a little sugar hit or a fresh flavor in your mouth ...
Sour Candy Variety Pack 6.25oz, 4 Flavors
These toothbrushes come with a cap for the brush. So I keep this pack in one of the clear zipper bags, with floss and toothpaste, in the pre-packed go bag. No charging or fancy features, but one for me and one to share.
Reach Essentials Manual Toothbrush with Cap, Soft, 2 Count
I’ve used these my entire life, they are literally in some of my baby pictures.
The uses are endless, especially if you’re unexpectedly in caregiver mode.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, Fresh Scent, 20 Ct Travel Pack, Hypoallergenic
I keep this product in my laundry room in a sprayer. I also put these pens in my purse and in a clear zipper bag in my pre-packed go suitcase.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Pen - 2 Pack
The peppermint is my all-time favorite, but it can be tricky as a soap in sensitive areas, like the eyes. So my emergency bag has the unscented so that I can wash my hands, face, body, and/or tumbler in a sink at any time.
Dr. Bronner's Baby Unscented Castile Soap 2oz 2-Pack
I love these just as much as the Clean Skin Club towels, but they are much more budget friendly.
I keep these in a clear zipper bag with Castile soap so that I can wash up anything (myself or my tumbler) at any time.
These cloths are durable enou...
Ourmed Life Disposable Biodegradable Face Towels, 50 Count
I always have at least one of these in my pre-packed go bag. I keep it in a clear zipper bag with charging cables and a multi-port block, but it’s not needed for this backup battery. It has built in cords for a variety of devices and a built-in plug ...
VRURC 10000mAh USB C Power Bank Pink
I keep one of these in my pre-packed go bag/suitcase because it can be a small heated wrap, a basic eye mask with, or without, heat, or even just worn on the forehead when you have a stress headache. It easily charges with usb-c, if desired.
Silk Cordless Heated Eye Mask, Washable Heat Compress
This makes any drink taste like you just added fresh squeezed lemon. Try adding it to a sweet lemonade to up the tartness a smidge. It dissolves so well, even in icy cold water.
Also, the other flavors are good too. My second favorite is the lime.
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True Lemon Packets
My favorite hypochlorous skin spray. They spray works wonders to keep my skin clear of acne, prevent smelliness when sweaty, and is budget friendly! This is a total swap for the Tower 21 SOS spray.
This can also be used to sanitize hands if washing ...
BRIOTECH Hypochlorous Acid Skin Spray
.Any of the Dynamic Fleece items from Old Navy are awesome! I have several different versions of the pants, but these wide-legs are easy. The fabric is thick enough to be comfortable and keep you warm. Yet, I am hot-natured and the fabric doesn't mak...
Extra High-Waisted Dynamic Fleece Wide-Leg Sweatpants | Old Navy
I have this Dynamic Fleece Tunic Sweatshirt in multiple colors for regular wear. But I keep one that matches a set of the Dynamic Fleece Wide-Leg Pants in the emergency suitcase/go bag at always. The matching set looks coordinated even when I feel fr...
Dynamic Fleece Half-Zip Tunic Sweatshirt | Old Navy
This is a soft, comfy, reasonably priced, and easy pajama set. When I have leave quickly for an unplanned hospital run, I often grab the essentials and count on my emergency suitcase/go bag for the rest. While pajamas aren't always worn in the hospit...
Joyspun Women’s Dreamy Soft Collection Long Sleeve Top and Pants Pajama Set, Sizes XS-4X