Another day, another trip to the ER

[conuly]

Which makes twice in, what, two months? I need to make an emergency kit. It is SO BORING being there, and some of the kids stuck there could've used some entertainment as well, then they'd've hopefully shut up for a minute.

What should I put in there besides the obvious?

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[flamingsword]

I grab toys from coin vending machines whenever I see something unlikely to be weaponized. Kids generally are at their loudest when bored, tired, or overstimulated. Allowing them to retreat into their imagination is a good use of a quarter for stickers or rubber finger puppets or whatnot.

Things not covered by previous posters: hand sanitizer. A playlist you and your mother can both listen to softly- lots of people won't talk as much if there's music. Pen and small notebook. Hygiene products for yourself and others. Lip balm for the dry air. Neck pillow if you are someone who can sleep in public or feel safe pretending to so that people leave you alone.