Our Packing List....a Work in Progress!!!
Well, I figured I better not wait until the last minute to get this together. This is our packing list for China....so far. I call it "our work in progress"!!! If you have any suggestions of things to add, please let me know!!! I'm sure that there are tons of things we are forgetting to list.
FOR OURSELVES: 3 or 4 shirts or tops and 3 or 4 slacks and underwear, socks, etc. sturdy, broken-in, pair of walking shoes. sleepwear or extra T-shirt. travel-sized toiletries & toothbrush. x sanitary protection, if needed. x comb, brush, barrettes. x lightweight jacket or sweater (youill use it mainly in air-conditioning & plane) x collapsible umbrella, smallest you can find (almost guaranteed to rain) x security pouch for money & passport x camcorder, converter& extra batteries. x camera, film and extra battery. Also take lead pouch to protect film from x-rays. x Small pocket notebook - for addresses, reminders, ref. notes on pictures taken. x backpack large enough to use for camcorder, essentials and as diaper bag. x 2 Rubbermaid-type 1-qt. plastic bottles to cool off sterilized water in your room. Designate one for drinking (keep in room fridge) and other for toothbrushing. x Small calculator for doing exchange rates, calculating duty owed, etc. x Business cards to give to guides, orphanage director, caregiver, etc. x couple of boxes antibacterial wipes. Use after washing your hands (remember that water is unsafe) and after changing diapers x toilet paper (2 rolls is plenty). Trust me and keep a roll in your backpack. x Small package laundry detergent or use hotel laundry x Make & carry 3 copies of all documents. x Ziplock plastic bags of different sizes. All kinds of uses. x Snack items - Food in the hotels is very good but not much Western (except the White Swan) so instant oatmeal is good. Small snacks that travel like cheese & crackers, soup, x Medications
FOR JENSEN:x 6-8 one piece outfits or combinations of tops and bottoms. Choose with the weather in mind. It is very hot and humid in China during the summer. For toddlers, I suggest stretchy shorts & leggings in bright colors and t-shirts for maximum wear. x One beautiful arrival home outfit to dress up in. x Light-weight sweater or jacket - needed for air conditioning & plane. x Cool summer hat to wear when you go out. x Couple of drool bibs x Baby shampoo and lotion. Small bottle Eucerin for very dry skin. x Socks (and shoes if child is old enough to walk x 3-4 cloth diapers - burp pads if infant, cleanup rag for toddlers x 1-2 baby blankets, for covers, security, the plane, etc. x comb or brush for children. x Baby nail clippers. x Small thermos for hot water for bottles when you're on the go. x Small bowl and spoon for feeding toddler. x Sippy cups for toddlers. Get no-drip type. x Box of rice cereal for baby; Cheerios, Goldfish crackers, arrowroot cookies for toddlers. It is best to stick to the diet the child is already on until you get home. x Diapers - bring one bag, but buy more in China. Diapers and formula are what tend to fill up suitcases and itis not necessary when you can buy them there. x Wipes - Bring one large box, whatever the age of your child (you can use them as toilet paper, to wipe a dirty face after eating, to cool off a sweaty child, etc.) and (if you have room) a refill pack. x A small box of scented diaper disposal bags. Youill find these in the baby stores. It sounds silly, but remember that you are in a hotel room with no way to dispose of those stinky diapers. x Toys - For toddlers, try bright manipulatives such as links, sound books, little purse with mirror, plastic keys and comb, stacking cups, a doll, bubble maker, pop-up cars.
MEDICATION - FOR US: x Flu/cold medication. x Immodium AD x Pepto Bismol chewable tablets or other stomach irritation medication. x Aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen (take some of all 3 - they work differently), also Midol or other medication you take for cramps if needed. x Sleeping pills or Melatonin.
MEDICATION - FOR CHILD: x Tylenol drops x Liquid Motrin x Pediatric cough syrup and/or expectorant - consult pediatrician about brand. x syringe-type dropper or medicine spooN. x Pedialyte replacement for dehydration or diarrhea. There is a powdered (packets) brand that you can reconstitute called Kao lectrolyte. x Lice medication x Hydrocortisone cream (half or one percent) for rashes. x Desitin or preferred diaper rash cream. x Thermometer - digital ear type is nice and least intrusive
FOR OURSELVES: 3 or 4 shirts or tops and 3 or 4 slacks and underwear, socks, etc. sturdy, broken-in, pair of walking shoes. sleepwear or extra T-shirt. travel-sized toiletries & toothbrush. x sanitary protection, if needed. x comb, brush, barrettes. x lightweight jacket or sweater (youill use it mainly in air-conditioning & plane) x collapsible umbrella, smallest you can find (almost guaranteed to rain) x security pouch for money & passport x camcorder, converter& extra batteries. x camera, film and extra battery. Also take lead pouch to protect film from x-rays. x Small pocket notebook - for addresses, reminders, ref. notes on pictures taken. x backpack large enough to use for camcorder, essentials and as diaper bag. x 2 Rubbermaid-type 1-qt. plastic bottles to cool off sterilized water in your room. Designate one for drinking (keep in room fridge) and other for toothbrushing. x Small calculator for doing exchange rates, calculating duty owed, etc. x Business cards to give to guides, orphanage director, caregiver, etc. x couple of boxes antibacterial wipes. Use after washing your hands (remember that water is unsafe) and after changing diapers x toilet paper (2 rolls is plenty). Trust me and keep a roll in your backpack. x Small package laundry detergent or use hotel laundry x Make & carry 3 copies of all documents. x Ziplock plastic bags of different sizes. All kinds of uses. x Snack items - Food in the hotels is very good but not much Western (except the White Swan) so instant oatmeal is good. Small snacks that travel like cheese & crackers, soup, x Medications
FOR JENSEN:x 6-8 one piece outfits or combinations of tops and bottoms. Choose with the weather in mind. It is very hot and humid in China during the summer. For toddlers, I suggest stretchy shorts & leggings in bright colors and t-shirts for maximum wear. x One beautiful arrival home outfit to dress up in. x Light-weight sweater or jacket - needed for air conditioning & plane. x Cool summer hat to wear when you go out. x Couple of drool bibs x Baby shampoo and lotion. Small bottle Eucerin for very dry skin. x Socks (and shoes if child is old enough to walk x 3-4 cloth diapers - burp pads if infant, cleanup rag for toddlers x 1-2 baby blankets, for covers, security, the plane, etc. x comb or brush for children. x Baby nail clippers. x Small thermos for hot water for bottles when you're on the go. x Small bowl and spoon for feeding toddler. x Sippy cups for toddlers. Get no-drip type. x Box of rice cereal for baby; Cheerios, Goldfish crackers, arrowroot cookies for toddlers. It is best to stick to the diet the child is already on until you get home. x Diapers - bring one bag, but buy more in China. Diapers and formula are what tend to fill up suitcases and itis not necessary when you can buy them there. x Wipes - Bring one large box, whatever the age of your child (you can use them as toilet paper, to wipe a dirty face after eating, to cool off a sweaty child, etc.) and (if you have room) a refill pack. x A small box of scented diaper disposal bags. Youill find these in the baby stores. It sounds silly, but remember that you are in a hotel room with no way to dispose of those stinky diapers. x Toys - For toddlers, try bright manipulatives such as links, sound books, little purse with mirror, plastic keys and comb, stacking cups, a doll, bubble maker, pop-up cars.
MEDICATION - FOR US: x Flu/cold medication. x Immodium AD x Pepto Bismol chewable tablets or other stomach irritation medication. x Aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen (take some of all 3 - they work differently), also Midol or other medication you take for cramps if needed. x Sleeping pills or Melatonin.
MEDICATION - FOR CHILD: x Tylenol drops x Liquid Motrin x Pediatric cough syrup and/or expectorant - consult pediatrician about brand. x syringe-type dropper or medicine spooN. x Pedialyte replacement for dehydration or diarrhea. There is a powdered (packets) brand that you can reconstitute called Kao lectrolyte. x Lice medication x Hydrocortisone cream (half or one percent) for rashes. x Desitin or preferred diaper rash cream. x Thermometer - digital ear type is nice and least intrusive
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