Next month we will be heading back to China. We are going to be going to Henan as well as to Guangxi this time. I have been told that Henan is asking for help, and is showing needs greater than Guangxi. I cannot even fathom that thought given what I have seen in Guangxi. It is exciting to think that our adventure this time will include a few days in a new place for us.
Many have reached out to ask what we might need or be helpful for us to have on this trip. We are incredibly grateful for the thoughtfulness and provision, and have been trying to prioritize what would be the most helpful. This trip, we can take 14 checked bags, as 7 of us are traveling (our dear friends Ellen and Nate are joining!!). Fourteen! I have become quite the master of packing, and plan to use every inch of space we have while packing the little we need for ourselves in carry on bags. Lord help us as we shlep it through airports, trains, and buses!
Here is what I am thinking we could use:
Similac premature infant nipples (found on Amazon)
Neosure premature infant formula powder
Vitamins, including infant and children's daily multivitamin (some children vitamins with iron and some without iron), and adult daily multivitamin for the caregivers
Sesame Street DVD's (English, and used in good condition is fine)
Infant carriers (used and in good condition is fine)
Any craft type of activity supplies. My girls like to engage with some of the older orphans by making things with them. Some ideas are: rainbow loom bands. Embroidery thread. Beads. Markers. Colored pencils.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy moisturizing cream
Bumbo seats with straps and trays
Any special need equipment (posterior walkers or bath seats)
M&M's. Lollypops.
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