Who Wants To Play "Let's Fill The Suitcases"?! :)

Our agency just posted a new list of needed supplies for the children in their care in Ethiopia. They have several care facilities depending on the age of child. These are children that are waiting to be united with their forever families. The children either have a family and are just waiting for the legal process to be finished or they are children who are still needing to be matched with a family.

We are planning on taking extra suitcases full of supplies when we travel to bring home our new daughter and would like to share this list with all of you. Things in greatest need are baby formula--must be brand stated on list-- shoes and undergarments. But all of the things on the list are needed and very much appreciated!

If you would like to help fill our suitcases with some of the things on this list, we would be so grateful to you! We have already been picking up things on sale (or even better) on clearance as we see them but we would love to have your contributions if you would like to be involved in this!


Baby Needs

Kirkland brand baby formula from Costco
A & D diaper cream
Lotrimin AF for serious diaper rash
Liquid hand sanitizer
Liquid soap
Individual foldable diaper pads (First Year brand)
Clothing
Cloth diapers
Disposable diapers, small sizes
Plastic diaper covers, prefer Burpee Diapers covers, more expensive
but last longer
One piece stretch outfits, sleepers, onsies, socks, and baby caps
Receiving blankets
Light weight quilts
Baby wash cloths
Baby bottles and nipples
Vitamin drops

For Older Children
Clothing
Shoes, preferably sport shoes or running shoes for ages 5 to 14
Pants, boys and girls, slacks, jogging pants, for ages 3 to 14
T-shirts and shirts, all sizes
Sweat shirts and sweaters, all sizes
Pajamas, all sizes
Socks and underwear, all sizes including small size bras
Dresses, all sizes
Toys, crafts and school supplies
Tennis and soccer balls, whiffle baseballs, marbles, jacks, skipping ropes,
checkers and other simple board games, playing cards, building toys such a legos
and Lincoln logs, toddler toys including puzzles and books, baby rattles, dolls,
trucks of all sizes, plastic play food, picture books, puzzles, family oriented
DVDs, chalk, glitter, sequins, yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles, white
glue, glue sticks and good quality scissors, pencils and pens
Personal care items
Deodorant for older boys and girls
Strong combs
Hair clips and bands
Feminine hygiene items
Tooth brushes and tooth paste
Chewable vitamins


Have a great day!
Wendy