Packing Checklist

One of the things about the adoption process which seems to inspire a great deal of anxiety is what to take with you when you finally get to travel overseas.  Since FRUA is here to make everything about your adoption go as easily as possible (and because it is so hard to think of everything!), we’re providing this packing list to help you out as you get ready to pick up your little one.  Please keep in mind that you do NOT necessarily need everything on this list – for instance, find out before you leave if disposable diapers will be available where you will be traveling.  Diapers cost less overseas and save you the work of packing a bulky item!

Things to Pack

• (2 large suitcases & 1 carry on)

Paperwork

• Passports
• Visas
• Extra passport pictures (Remember to leave an extra set with friends at home as well.)
• Airplane tickets
• Calling card (And the phone numbers for anyone you might want to call, including your agency.)
• Copy of 171-H
• Blue I-600
• I-864 Affidavit of Support (notarized)
• Last three years tax returns with W-2’s
• Zippered Case
• Lots of Money!

Odds ‘n Ends

• Electrical Adaptors
• Camcorder
• Video camera tapes
• 400 speed film
• Journal
• Plenty of reading material
• Pens & pencils
• Scratch paper
• Duct tape
• Safety pins/sewing kit
• Dish soap
• Snacks – poptarts and fruit bars travel well
• Plastic bags – including some Zip-Lock bags
• Antibacterial hand gel
• Alarm clock
• Small flashlight
• Clothes line
• Clothes pins
• Tub plug
• Donations (Our Grow Bag program can help with this!)
• Gifts for officials and agency workers

Health Care

• Tylenol
• Benadryl
• Pediacare
• Cold medicine
• Ear drops
• Multi-vitamins
• Immodium
• Lysol spray
• Disinfectant cleaner
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen

Items for your new addition…

• Powdered formula
• Disposable diapers
• Bowl for mixing food
• Wipes
• Changing pad
• Baby thermometer
• Diaper rash ointment
• Oragel
• Pacifiers
• Small toys, books
• Baby wash
• Bottles
• Bottle brush
• Nipples
• Back pack or diaper bag
• Pajamas
• Day wear
• Socks
• Hat
• Bibs
• Jacket
• Cereal
• Baby food
• Cheerios
• Teething cookies
• Baby spoons
• Umbrella stroller

And don’t forget to pack for yourself…

• Court attire
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothes
• Fanny pack
• Money holder

Toiletries

• Towels
• Soap
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Brush
• Shaving supplies
• Razor
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Deodorant
• Hair spray
• Hair dryer
• Alcohol
• Bandages
• Antibiotic cream
• Feminine supplies
• Toilet paper
• Glasses &/or contacts
• Makeup

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