Nystatin cream (100,000 U/gm for fungal diaper rash - prescription); apply three times a day for 7 days
	Elimite 5% Cream (prescription); For scabies. Apply from the neck down, leave on 10 hours over night, wash off (shower) in morning; one application only
	Tobrex Drops (prescription): For conjunctivitis ("pink eye"): 2 drops in each eye three times a day for one week. Look for yellow discharge from eye(s). Clean eye(s) off with cotton ball.
	Zithromax (prescription - 200 mg per 5 cc) For possible ear infections, pneumonia, bacterial infection (Do not reconstitute until ready to use)
	Furazolidone; This medication comes in liquid form, which can be easily taken by infants over 1 month of age or small children for treatment of giardiasis.

Over the Counter

	Aquaphor or Cetaphil cream for eczematous skin (twice a day) -- did not see this at K-mart.
	Ayr, Nasal or Ocean saline nose drops
	Bacitracin or Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment for cuts, scrapes, scratches
	Benadryl(liquid) 12.5 mg per 5 ml (1mg X kg of weight every 6-8 hours) (For hives from allergy or itching secondary to scabies)
	A&D ointment, Balmex or Desitin (applied with each diaper change)
	Digital rectal thermometer (ear thermometers are useful for children over three years)
	Hydrocortisone 1% cream or ointment for eczema
	Kaolectrolyte packets to mixed with 8 oz. of bottled water (plain, bubble gum, and grape). Available at Rite Aid, Walgreen, CVS, Eckerd -- did not purchase this.  I've read that no baby will drink this stuff, so it is useless.  Better to just give them apple juice or Gatorade.
	T-Gel Shampoo by Neutrogena for treatment of cradle cap
	Tylenol, Motrin or Advil: (infant 80mg/0.8ml or children's Tylenol 160mg/5ml); Motrin (100mg/5ml). Dose based on weight: Tylenol dose 10 mg X kg of weight every 4 hours; Motrin or Advil 5mg X kg of weight every 6-8 hours (i.e. child weighs 8 kg; multiply 10 X 8 =80mg which is one infant dropperful of Tylenol) Teething: use Tylenol before bed, Fever >101.5 degrees, or for Ear infection (you want to treat the pain!)   -- I picked up the infant Tylenol.

Other

	Activity blanket for very young infants  -- I picked up a little 'blankie' for her to have.
	Avent, Gerber, or Playtex bottles (with refill drop-in bags and 5 nipples)
	Baby spoon (plastic) and bowl -- I purchased some bowls, but will just bring plastic silverware for all of us.
	Baby wipes (unscented and without alcohol)
	Bibs (lots)
	Bjorn, Snugli or Sara's Ride baby carriers -- did not get this.  Am hoping to borrow one from a friend, or get one at the baby shower.
	Thermos bottle for preparation of bottles -- I already have a nice Thermos.
	Bulb aspirator (ear syringe)
	Cotton garments all pre-washed before travel  -- I picked up a few sleepers that I plan on giving to the orphanage, and I'm hoping to get a bunch of clothes at the baby shower.
	Diapers (cloth) for your shoulders
	Diapers (disposable) sized based on weight of baby/child, 8 to 12 changes per day  -- I picked up 40 Huggies brand 18-26 pound size.  I've been told we'll be able to buy more in China, as there are more American items there than there was several years ago.
	KY Jelly  -- Got a little thing of Vaseline instead.
	Dove soap(unscented)  -- Already had this
	First aid kit: band aids, gauze, paper tape, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide -- Had this from my camping days.
	Formula as a powder (milk or soy) with iron (28-32 ounces per day)
	Prune juice for constipation (1-2 ounces a few times a day - increase fluids between feeds)  -- didn't get this, figured if necessary I'd be able to get it or something like it while in China.
	Rice cereal to be added to formula, such as Gerber, BeechNut or any organic brand (1-2 magic scoops per 8 oz. Bottle) for babies adopted from China
	Scissors for infant fingernails and for enlarging nipple openings  -- Already have a small pocket knife that has small scissors included.
	Sippy cup
	Sunscreen (seasonal) #15 is enough, hat for the child
	Tape recorder with children's music, children's books -- I've got a CD of Chinese lullabies which I'm planning on ripping onto our MP3 players.  We can just dangle the headphones above her head.
	Teething rings
	Umbrella Stroller (can be purchased in some countries outside U.S.)  -- Did not purchase this.  I've been told they are available in China, if we want one.
	Wash 'n' Dri packets 20 per box (Wet cloths that are used for cleansing hands)