If it might be an emergency, don’t wait! Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department (ED) is always open, and our experts provide evening and weekend pediatric urgent care in Farmington.
Pack a “go-bag” now, so it’s ready when you need it.
Packing Tips
- If you have more than one child, clearly label whose bag is whose.
- Go through the bag every three months or so to check expiration dates on snacks, etc.
- You won’t be able to pack some items ahead of time, like your child’s favorite toy. Make a list of those items and their locations in your home, and tape it to the top of the bag.
Urgent Care or ED: What to Pack in Your Child’s Go-Bag
- Maintenance medicine (for example, asthma medicine or inhaler)
- Copies of identification for you and your child
- Copies of insurance cards
- Primary care pediatrician contact info
- List of emergency contact numbers
- Your child’s vaccination and allergy records *To access your child’s health records right from your phone, sign up for MyChart
- Masks for you and your child (if they’re over the age of 2), plus a bag or container to store them when not in use *We also have face masks available for you
- Extra face masks in a resealable bag or container, in case the masks you and your child are wearing break or get dirty
- Hand sanitizer *Our ED and Urgent Care clinic are stocked with plenty of hand sanitizer, but it’s a good idea to keep a personal bottle too
- Wet wipes
- Tissues
- Diaper bag, if needed, with baby supplies: bottles, burp cloths, teething toys, etc.
- Healthy, nonperishable snacks like granola bars or apple sauce packets
- Bottle of water (and sippy cup or special cup, if your child uses one)
- Comfort items for your child, like a book, fidget spinner, blanket, small toy or stuffed animal *Let older kids help you decide
- If your child has sensory sensitivities, additional comfort items like noise-canceling headphones or ear plugs, baseball cap, sunglasses or eye mask
ED Only: In Case Your Child’s ED Visit Turns Into a Hospital Stay
- Chargers for all phones and electronics
- Activities for your child like a sticker pack or electronic device
- Comfort items and activities for yourself
- Toothbrushes and hygiene kits
- Change of clothes
- Pair of pajamas
- Extra socks and underwear
When Your Child Needs Medical Attention, Seek Care Right Away
Not sure where to go – the emergency room, urgent care center or pediatrician? Here’s a list to help you decide.