Can I send a care package to someone in a hospital?

In general, sending care packages or other gift baskets to hospital patients is allowed. The hospital employees will normally ensure the package gets to the patient. However, bear in mind that this may not always be the case.

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The rules depend on the specific hospital, the department where the patient is and the courier company. Continue reading to find out what you should pay attention to before you send your care package to someone in the hospital.

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Things to keep in mind before sending a care package or gift basket to a hospital

If you decide to ship a parcel to a friend or loved one in the hospital, make sure you do the following first:

Call a close relative or friend ahead to see if the patient is in good spirits to receive something.
If you have an idea of what care package to send to the hospital patient, make sure you talk to the hospital staff if it is allowed to ship anything to their reception desk.

You should make sure to get the following information from the hospital before sending your gift basket:

Can you send any items to the hospital at all?
Ask if they are willing to receive the parcel and if yes, ask for the exact hospital and details of the reception desk, such as contact person, etc.
Ask them as well, between which times they would recommend items being delivered. If you have chosen our standard courier service, the courier will probably deliver your parcel between 8h and 19h; you can add the time indication anyway.
Can the patient have flowers, chocolate, or similar in their room? Are the conditions favourable?

How to send a gift basket to a hospital

You can use specific services that would already prepare the care package on your behalf or do it yourself. If you are the one preparing and sending the parcel to a hospital patient, make sure you book a reliable courier service. Insert the details about the patient, and the courier will deliver the care package to the reception, where later some of the hospital employees hand it to the patient.

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Before shipping, make sure you wrap the gift properly for shipping.

FAQ about sending packages to hospital patients

Can I ship balloons to a hospital?

The content of the common floating balloons is helium, which is a non-flammable substance. So, in theory, there are no restrictions on shipping a balloon to a hospital. The fragility of a balloon, on the other hand, makes it not the most recommended item to ship with courier companies.

Can I ship chocolate to a hospital?

A classic hospital gift is a box of chocolates. Chocolate, and food in general, are on the list of restricted items for shipping with courier companies. Many people still decide to ship them on their own responsibility when sending the package domestically. Read more about shipping chocolate here.

Can I send food to a hospital?

Not only chocolate but food, in general, is a common gift in hospitals. Whether it is because the food is not that good or because your soup has healing powers, shipping food is more common than you think. Nevertheless, we do not recommend shipping any sort of food that can be spoiled.

Can I send a bottle of champagne to a hospital?

Nothing says congratulations with your new baby more than a bottle of champagne. But you should know that this item is also on the list of restricted items for shipping with courier companies. Read this article to find out all about shipping champagne to someone.

Can I ship plants or flowers to a hospital?

Sending potted plants via courier is also possible, but there are certain restrictions related to their transportation. We will provide you helpful shipping and packaging guidelines for potted plants, evergreen trees, outdoor and inland plants. Read all about shipping plants here.

So, can I ship a gift basket to a hospital? Yes, you can! Shipping gifts across the world are what we like to do best. If you have any questions regarding our services, do not hesitate to contact us!