Pre-Adoption Travel Preparation

Currently 0/5 Stars.

You may use the stars on the left to rate and leave feedback for the current article. No registration is required. Waiting for 5 votes

Please note, this page is no longer being maintained and may contain old or inaccurate information. Visit the home page or select a category in the navigation for more up-to-date information.

Pre-Adoption Travel Preparation Travel

Pre-Adoption Travel Preparation list
Immunizations for families going abroad for an inter-country adoption
Dr. Aronson travels to Russia

Pre-Adoption Travel Preparation list

Before a parent(s) leave for the country of origin, they may require preparation for travel. Parents may need to bring medications and household items for basic child care. Pre-adoption travel preparation consultation is available. A preparation list is provided which includes some of the most common pediatric medical problems and recommended management strategies. Prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications are provided. Urgent medical advice when abroad is available by phone 24 hours a day.

Antibiotics
Amoxicillin (prescription- do not add water until ready to use)
Bacitracin ointment

Little red bumps and other skin problems
Hydrocortisone 1% cream or ointment
T-gel shampoo (Neutrogena)
Nystatin cream 1% for diaper rash (prescription)
Aquaphor or Cetaphil cream for eczematous skin
Dove soap

Bottom barriers
Desitin, A&D, Balmex (applied with each diaper change)

Creeping critters (scabies)
Elimite cream 5% (prescription)

Antipyretics, analgesics
Tylenol (infant 80mg/0.8ml or children's Tylenol 160mg/5ml)
Motrin (100 mg/5ml)

Coughs and colds
Benadryl, Triaminic, Dimetapp, Naldecon, Pediacare
Saline nose drops (Ocean, Nasal, Ayr)

Diarrhea and vomiting
KAO Lectrolyte packets to be mixed with 8 oz. of water (plain, bubble gum, grape)

Syringes for possible immunizations 25 Gauge 5/8 inch 1 cc (prescription)

Miscellaneous paraphernalia
Rectal thermometer, digital thermometer
Infant/child medicine dropper marked in ml or cc>
Formula as a powder (milk or soy)
Rice cereal
Nipples of all kinds
Pacifier
Playtex nursers with lots of refill bags
Scissors for infant fingernails and for enlarging nipple openings
Diapers (disposable) size based on weight of baby/child-8-12 changes per day
Baby spoon and bowl
Sippy cup
Malt supex or prune juice for constipation
Snugglie or Bjorn for carrying the baby on the chest or back
Tape recorder with children's music, Children's books
Cotton garments all pre-washed before travel>
Bulb aspirator for nose or ear syringe can be used as nose aspirator
Water Babies sunscreen (seasonal), tongue depressor for medical at end of the trip
Umbrella stroller

Dr. Aronson's phone numbers
(H) (212) 727-0627 (New York) and (516) 324-7274 (East Hampton)
(W) (516) 663-2532