special socks, the hospital ones slip off, her feet get cold and she likes fuzzy socks with non slip bottoms, or funky slippers. She is 7 and she gets so happy every day with a new pair. Also I let her make a list of stuff to pack prior ro admitting. We prepack with lotions, sanitizers that smell good, coloring books etc, so when we are admitted we grab the bag and it is her special thing just for the hospital. It gives her a sense of comfort and the preplanning gives her a sense of control in a very chaotic time.