Packing List

Diapers - don't pack a lot, you can buy them there.  Take about 20-30 to
          get started.(change baby maybe 4 times per day)

Baby Wipes - One box was enough.

Formula - pack one container.  You can buy formula when you get there
          also. And change to US formula when you get home.

Thermos - the very important thermos for hot water to make babies
          bottles with.  Just fill with the boiled water the hotel gives
          you every morning and you're set for the day.

3 Cloth Diapers - to use as burp rags.  Wash out in hotel sink.

One blanket - can be the one that becomes childs special blanket.

5 one piece outfits and tops for baby (go by weight for size, minus a
     couple of lbs)

5 onesies

1 sweater outfit, make it a heavy one, depending on time of year

1-2 pair shoes, depending on age of child, I took only heavy socks
bibs

sun hat for summer or hood to cover ears if cold.

2-8oz bottles, bottle liners to fit

2-4oz bottles, bottle liners to fit
(Count on 4-6 bottles per day, depending on how old child is)

6 nipples

Rice cereal
(hint:  add rice cereal to formula to thicken(one tsp per ounce), cut
nipples larger, baby will get needed iron this way)

Cheerios - depending on age

Sippy cup - depending on age

Feeding spoons - depending on age

2 hooded towels - depending on age

2-3 toys

Diaper Bag- backpack like

Snuggli - I used mine once.  Bought stroller in Guangzhou at White Swan
          hotel for approx $20-25 US dollars.

Fingernail clippers

Nose Syringe

Pacifer-my daughter did not use, she sucked her fingers

Baby soap/lotion/shampoo

Anbesol- for teething pain, again, depends on age of child

Texas Medical Kit -$75...I did not need anything in my medical kit, but
     did give most things away to other families who did need them.  I
     would suggest taking only Children's tylenol, and Dimetapp for
     stuffy noses, etc.  Also, a general antibiotic in case of ear
     infections, a lot of the children get ear infections. No incidences
     of scabies, lice or other skin conditions were noted.  We did not
     need the tongue depressors, the medical clinic had fresh ones.
     Might take something for diahhrea or constipation. Also did not
     need the syringes.(Someone in your group will probably      take
     the medical kit, just share with them.)

Rubbermaid containers for dry formula, and rice cereal

Ziplock bags - put soiled clothes and diapers in, etc.

Pepto Bismol caplets - I took one every morning, I did not get queasy or
     sick on anything I ate.

Your prescription medicine - don't forget.

Flashlight - very small one

Ruberbands

Pocket knife

Video Camera/tapes/charger/batteries - don't forget this.  You won't
  want to miss a thing!  I took six tapes, only used two, you may use
   more, I needed more hands!

Camera/Flash/Replacement battery - I took 20 rolls, used about 8.  Again
     I could have taken more pictures, if my hands were free!

Hairdryer- The hotels had them in their bathrooms, so don't bother.

Undergarmet holders for Money.  I took a money belt and a neck one for
    my passports, I dumped both after getting daughter and just used my
     fanny pack.

Money - remember the orphange donation.  I took 3,000 more, (take half
    cash, half travelers checks),and came home with $1,800.  I could
  have spent more, bought more, had more to bring home, but again, I
  needed more hands!!(Take $1.00 bills for tipping)

Credit Cards- exchange money with CC or travelers checks, you get a
     better exchange rate!

Copy of Dossier documents

Updated documents as needed

3 years tax returns

I-171H

Passports with visas

Clothes for yourself - you can get your clothes cleaned at the hotel
  laundry if needed, it is pricey and can add up, I spent $80 US on
  laundry for my daughter and me.

2 pairs shoes

Make-up

Razor

Deodarant

Shampoo

Gifts for the officials - for about a dozen different people

Wrapping paper or gift bags for gifts(red is good, not white, it is for
     mourning)

Kleenex - very important!  Use when go to toilet, most do not have
     toilet paper, so carry with at all times!

Anti-bacterial hand wipes or hand gel - very important!

Cardboard - to keep that all important orphanage donation nice and crisp
     and flat.

Picture book- take a small photo album of your house, rooms, other
     family members with you on the trip.  This came in handy many times
     dealing with the adoption officials.  Shows them where the babies
     will be living, etc.

Food - for yourself, snacks, what ever you like that will travel. I used
     most of my food for my daughter and gave some away to other parents
     who children were eating solid food; oatmeal, nutrigrain bars,
     fruit roll ups, peanut butter, tuna fish and crackers.

Phone, fax and e-mail addresses to call home.

All important fact.  Take one carry on, check the rest.  In your carry
on pack a change of clothes, your luggage may not arrive with you, so
you may go one night without it, so be prepared!