If you have a friend in the hospital, you may be wanting to bring them some soft or gift. This is a normal response. Unfortunately, if you are like most people, you may forget about your good intentions until you get to the hospital. Thanks to a hospital's convenience store inventory, you will likely be able to find just what you are looking for. For the most part, most hospital convenience stores carry the following items:

Candy 

While not everyone is a fan of sugar, there is no doubt that it can sometimes soothe the soul. Before making any candy purchases, you should consider any dietary changes that your friend may be experiencing. For example, if they are diabetic you may want to purchase sugar-free candy so that they can enjoy more than just a sliver of sweets.

Cards

Sometimes in a moment of grief, we may not be feeling particularly eloquent. Thankfully, there are prewritten cards that can say all the words we can't quite seem to find. Prewritten cards are nice because they can show support in a way that can be saved for years to come. When having a baby, for example, some people save all of the cards of support they are given from family and friends, later showing their child all of the people who were so excited for their birth.

Stuffed Animals

Many a child has been comforted by a cuddly stuffed animal. While they can sometimes be a bit pricey, a good stuffed animal can be a comfort when no one else seems to understand. If the child you are trying to comfort has an imagination they may be receiving much more than just something to hold. Stuffed animals can bring the children they comfort into the world of imagination, where injuries and illnesses can be overwhelming. 

Flowers

No matter the patient's age or gender, flowers are always a ray of sunshine in the hospital. Though they can be expensive, nothing can bring hope into a room like a nice bouquet of flowers. Most hospital convenience stores carry a range of flowers, which can lighten a dreary day. 

In conclusion, when visiting friends or family members in the hospital, don't go empty-handed. Even when you are not quite sure what to say, bringing a gift of love and support can remind hospital-bound patients of how much they mean to you. Visit your hospital convenience store for some great gifts. If you are an administrator and would like to stock your store with such gifts, reach out to a company like Instant Inventory Service.