Emergency snacks for hospital visits

Kittendreich

What about pot noodle type snacks - you will usually be able to get hot water and that is a bit more substantial even if it is not the type of thing you would usually eat (don't forget a fork). Also perhaps keep a purse with £3-4 loose change in it so that you have cash for vending machines if you are in the middle of the night and no shops etc open.

I'd also stick in a book and perhaps a toothbrush/wipes/deo so you can freshen up a bit if you are in overnight?

As the other poster said - best that you look after yourself so that you are in good state to look after your daughter once she comes round.

Volupturaptor

John West make "Light Lunches" they're tuna/salmon pasta/rice salad thingies and are in long life foil trays, complete with plastic fork. You'll find them near the tinned fish in the supermarket. They're tasty, filling, and have a long shelf life without refrigeration.
Hope your daughter's problems are sorted out soon.

minimoneysaver

How about Slim Fast shakes in the can or similar? They provide the calories and nutrients to fill you up. I would pack a bag, like a maternity bag and keep it by the door.

change of underwear
magazines
old purse with enough change to last a day
face cloth
socks
hair brush
vaseline (dry hospital air)
baby wipes (for everything!)
t-shirt
fleece
raisins
juice cartons
slim fast
cereal bars
telephone numbers of neighbours/friends/relatives
spare mobile phone charger

Becles

Pick low GI foods as they'll release energy into your system slower and make you feel fuller for longer. Here's some more information for you:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/dietandnutrition/snacks.htm

Nuts and seeds - have a look at the healthy section in supermarkets for various mixes. Even if you don't like dried fruit on it's own, you might like it mixed into one of the nut or seed mixes. They also have different types of rice crackers and other healthy snacks.

If I'm peckish, a couple of brazil nuts is enough to put me off for a while.

Js_Other_Half

Ready sliced soreen? Along with a klip it type fastener. I keep one in the swimming bag for snacking on.

belfastgirl23

Can't believe no one has mentioned oatcakes - they're more substantial and filling than crackers since they're made of oats, and come ready wrapped in packs of 5 or 6 (4 wrapped packs per box). What about them with babybel cheeses (last a good while unrefrigerated). Very nice with chocolate as well but also filling. And they would 'fill out' dried fruit etc.

mrsunhappy_3

I can totally understand where your coming from,my son was born with a very rare form of epilepsy and emergency hospital visits have become our life!!!
Unfortunately I went with the shop bought rubbish and put on 6stone!!!
Anyway I would go with some juice or water and some cereal bars,snack a jacs and maybe even some frozen sandwiches or if you have the facility sme snack shots (pasta is a mug) or pot noodles

Hope everything works out ok...it's a long slog but things will work out xxx

IHD

Usually there is a hot drink machine somewhere in A & E . If not ask a nurse where you can get a hot drink (being there all those hours) Sometimes they will bring you a cup of tea. Also keep some small change in your bag for machines, There are 3 in our A & E waiting room , one with snack/crisps/chocolate, one for cold drinks and one for hot drinks.

margaretclare

Try Dorset Cereals bars or slices. http://www.dorsetcereals.co.uk/bars-slices/

Indie_Kid

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

Can't believe no one has mentioned oatcakes - they're more substantial and filling than crackers since they're made of oats, and come ready wrapped in packs of 5 or 6 (4 wrapped packs per box). What about them with babybel cheeses (last a good while unrefrigerated). Very nice with chocolate as well but also filling. And they would 'fill out' dried fruit etc.

Narins do some nice flavoured ones - cheese, fruit and spice and mixed berry.