A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
~ Lao Tzu
Lists
Whether you're coming to parenthood for the first time or the fifth, a good list can help you stay organized, and sane.
List for International Travel
| Mom & Dad | Baby | Medicines | Other Stuff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking and dress shoes | Swimsuit & swim diapers | Pepto Bismal tablets | Plastic keys, ball |
| Socks | Sun hat | Pepcid Complete | Soft rattle |
| Bathing Suit | Snugli-type baby carrier (fontpack or backpack) | Imodium AD | Teething ring |
| Pajamas | Pajama set | Ibuprofen/Tylenol | Stacking cups |
| Sweatshirt | Jacket | Benadryl/Cold Meds | Animal & musical toys |
| Rain jacket | Light weight sweater | Band-Aids | Cheerios |
| Shorts | Socks | Neosporin | Money, credit cards & copies of credit cards |
| Chino pants & belt | Shoes (different sizes) | Lotrimin | Passports & photo-copies of passports |
| Shirts | Outfits (different sizes) | Throat Lozenges | Adoption paperwork |
| Dress/skirt | Onesies | Prescription meds for diarrhea, nausea & vomiting | Airline tickets & copies |
| Underwear & Bras | Receiving blanket(s) | Infant Tylenol/Motrin | International calling card |
| Sunglasses | Bibs & burp cloths | Infant PediaCare | Emergency phone numbers |
| Eye glasses/ Contacts Lenses | Diapers & wipes | Pedialyte | Hotel confirmation |
| Shaving cream & razors | Powdered formula (soy-based formula) | Nix for head lice | Gifts for orphanage staff |
| Shampoo & conditioner | 8 ox. & 4 oz. bottles & liners | Ambesol or Orajel for teething pain | Camcorder, digital camera & memory |
| Hair gel | Nipples in different styles | Gyne-Lotrimin for yeast diaper rash | Rechargeable batteries for above |
| Feminine hygiene products | Baby soap, shampoo and baby powder |
Desitin | Chargers for camera & camcorder |
| Deodorant | Wash clothes | Elimite for scabies | Plug adaptors |
| Toothbrush & toothpaste | Baby nail clippers & hair brush | 1% Hydrocortisone cream | Travel journal |
| Dental floss | Measuring cup | Digital thermometer | Antibacterial lotion |
| Facial soap | Sippy cup & baby spoons | Medicine dropper | Zip lock bags, various sizes |
| Cosmetics | 16 oz thermos | Prescription infant antibiotics in powder form | Dishwashing soap |