What to Bring

For all appointments and clinic visits, please bring:

• Your wallet or purse, with:
  • A photo ID for all accompanying adults (anyone age 18 or older).
  • Your insurance or Medicaid card.
  • Your preferred payment method for your co-pay.
    
    
• Important medical information, such as:
  • Your questions for the care provider.
  • Your child's medications, either in the original containers or a complete list of names and dosages.
  • Your child's immunization (shot) records.
  • Any recent lab tests, X-rays or other reports not done at Children's Mercy.
    
    
• Legal documentation of guardianship if someone other than a parent is the guardian.
  
  
• Comfort and care items (please make sure these are new or freshly washed/cleaned):
  • A few favorite toys, books or magazines.
  • A blanket or cuddly, soft toy.
  • For babies and toddlers: diapers, bottles/formula, pacifiers.

If you're coming for surgery, bring the items listed above, plus:

• Freshly washed, comfortable clothes or pajamas for your child to wear before and after surgery.
  
  
• Chargers for your electronic devices.
  
  
• Small bills or change for vending machines (some accept credit/debit cards).

If you're staying overnight, bring the items on both lists above, plus:

• Freshly washed clothing, pajamas and shoes for yourself and your child.
  
  
• Toiletries and hair care items.
  
  
• Glasses or contact lens supplies.