PACKING LIST FOR THE BIG TRIP

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ITEMS

Number to Take

COMMENTS
FOR THE BABY
Diaper bag or back pack

Many Rec backpacks/general packing tip: Pack some of the baby supplies in the carry ons: 1 pkg diapers, 1 can formula, 2 bottles 2 sets baby clothes. Also pack a change of clothing in your carry on bag in case your luggage gets lost

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Blankets (cotton) 2 or 3
Stroller 1 Buy there
Carrier 1 Sarah's Ride and Baby Bjorn
Cloth diapers 3 Drool rags
Disposable changing pads 1
Disposable diapers 60-80 Bring Chinese diapers leak
Facecloths 4 or 5
Hooded towels 2 Towels are scratchy in hotels
Pacifiers 6 Take 2 or 3 to see which  baby prefers
Receiving blankets 2 or 3

BABY CLOTHES- all prewashed in dreft or tide

Blouses/shirts 4
Cardigan/sweatshirt/sweater 2 to 4
Daytime outfits 6 to 8
Diaper pins/safety pins 6 In case clothes do not fit
Hats 2
Long sleeve sleepers pj's 4 to 6 Weight according to season
Long underwear/tights 2 Great for hotel days
Onesies 4 to 6 Great for hotel days
Pants 2
Rompers 2
Shoes 1 You can buy in China when know size
Socks 8 to 12 They get filthy get plenty
Special outfit 1 Can buy beautiful silk outfit in Guangzhou for $15.00
Swim suit 1 For hotel pool
Warm jacket 1 Depending on season

BABY ENTERTAINMENT

Tape recorder 1 Children's music before bed
Musical toys 1 Push bottom get lights/music
Plastic keys 1 Big hit
Stacking cups 1 set Biggest hit with all the babies
Touch and feel book 1
Teething rings/toys 1
BABY FOOD
Bottles - Playtex & another brand 4 Playtex nurser with refill drop in bags
Playtex nipples 8 Variety of nipples
Bibs/disposable 5
Cheerios 1 box Good for adults too
Formula powder and scoop   Iron contained - 4 scoop 8oz water
Milk or soy 28-32 oz day Can & place in zip lock bags
Prune juice for constipation 3 1-2 ounces a few times a day
Lactose free formula 1 can Just in case
Cleaning tongs 1 To hold bottles under burning hot water
Feeding spoons & bowl 2 or 3 Spoons easy to loose
Rice cereal 1/2 to 1 box Gerber or beechnut 1-2 scoops per 8oz
BABY MEDICINES
Antibiotic ointment 1 tube Bacitracin/neosporin/triple antibiotic ointment
Infant Tylenol 1 For fever and teething pain etc
Amoxicillin liquid baby antibiotic 4 Need prescription
Children's baby Benadryl 1 For hives allergic reaction
Children's baby Motrin 1 Age depending
Dimetapp 2 Triaminic/naldecon/pedicare
Desitin or A&D or Balmex 1 Prevent diaper rash-applied every change
Dosage spoon & dosage syringe w/needle 1 each For giving medicine
Elmite cream 2 Prescription for scabies
Nystatin 1 tube For infected diaper rash
Oragel 1 For teething babies
T-gel shampoo - Neutrogena 1 Treatment of cradle cap
Aquaphor or cetaphil 1 Cream for eczematous skin
Poly vi floor baby vitamins 1
Dehydration salts/pedialite  2 packs Dehydration for vomiting&diarrhea
KAO letctrolyte packets For diarrhea & vomiting dehydration
Syrup of ipeca 1
Thermometer 1 Rectal  digital
Saline nose drops 1 Ocean/nasal/ayr
KY Jelly For use with thermometer if using rectal
Calamine lotion 1 Some babies mosquito bites very itchy
Hydrocortisone cream 1 1% for eczema or skin rashes
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