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06-10-2006, 05:28 AM
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toys for 8 month old on visit- suggestions????
I'm traveling next Sat for a visit trip. I ned suggestions for toys which my daughter will enjoy and which will pack easily (space is limited- I'm also bringing down donations for the hogar)
I've got some board books in spanish and english, a build a bear and a bilingual Lily doll, and I need to go shopping for more ....what else should I bring for her??? Thanks.
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Donna 2/24/2006 Referral of a baby girl 10/7/2005 DOB 5/24/2006 in PGN Mid June KO'd of PGN -no PA 6/19-6/23 Visit #1 ...AWESOME! 6/21/2006 DNA auth-typos-needs to be redone ....then more things needed, and more... 8/11-8/13 Visit #2 10/21-10/24 Visit #3... My baby is a year old!!!! 10/18/2006 Finally authorized again!!! DNA done 10/26/2006 Back in PGN with corrections to minor previos, but no PA 11/06/2006 It's a match!!!! 99.88% 11/13 KO'd again for no PA and for new items on the Guatemala side 12/5/2006 Preapproval!!! 12/14/2006 Back into PGN 1/23/2007 KO'd yet again.......and back in 1/25/2007 ...out again...and back in...PLEASE LET US OUT 3/7/2007 YET ANOTHER Ko..from Director 6/5/2007 OUT!!!!!! 6/25/2007 Birthmom signs off..Isabella is my daughter! 7/9/2007 birth certificates and passport in hand 7/16 submitted for pink 7/23 PINK 7/31 Embassy appointment 8/2/07 Home forever!!! 
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06-10-2006, 05:37 AM
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Hi Donna,
First let me say have a great trip, enjoy your baby and have fun!!! We went to Guatemala when our daughter was 8 months old. I brought some soft musical toys. I think sassy toys makes some nice ones. I also found some soft musical books that where easy to pack. If you are staying at the Marriott they have a great adoption room with lots of toys and nice people to hang out with. Enjoy!!!!
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Jodi http://bringing-home.blogspot.com/ Mom to Maya Araceli and Gabriela Elise  baby girl referral 4/12/05 Born 3/21/05 Home 12/06/05 Starting #2 It's a girl!!!  Referral 09/7/06 DOB 08/31/06 Home 1/9/07 
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06-10-2006, 06:10 AM
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Donna, Have a great trip and take lots of pics. My Arely loved toys that were musical or made some sort of noise. Anything that she could put safely into her mouth was great. Sassy does make a great line of toys. Baby Einstein also makes a good line of toys. Good luck. Beside clothes shopping, toy shopping is my favorite thing to do..
Angie
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8/2004- began Russian adoption referrals suspended in Russia-What??? 8/2005 switched to Guatamala 9/05 Referral of Arely- 4 wks old 12/05 Wonderful visit, w/o DNA 1/23- FC complication after complication Called Senator for help 2/20 Wonderful visit #2, still no DNA!!! 3/01-Meeting w/ Senator 3/07- DNA authorization and SWI 3/20- DNA test done 3/27- In PGN w/o PA 4/4- DNA match 4/26 PA 5/4-KO 1, 5/8 back in 5/18-22- wonderful visit #3 5/?- KO 2 and back in 7/5- ko 3, 8/4 back in 8/9 baby girl turns ONE 9/9 OUT of PGN 10/5 PINK 10/13- Embassy appt.. 10/17-HOME--yeah!!!!
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06-10-2006, 06:36 AM
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We just visited 8 mos old too. DS loved rattles, big plastic keys, fabric scrunchy book that made noise.
And everythng went in the mouth. Also we took many different teething rings. We would set a few different things out and have him reach and try to get them. Have fun, TLC
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06-10-2006, 09:06 AM
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One thing that all babies love and is easy to pack is a cheap beach ball..... Bryce still loves to watch as we play catch and "accidently" drop it... Bubbles are still a favorite of hers too...
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06-10-2006, 10:30 AM
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Fabric books were a great hit at this age and less damage is done to them by the constant chewing than the board books!
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Referral of 4 day old BG 4/07/05 Home forever 11/09/05  lovin' family life since June 2006: found a waiting child and starting the process to bring him home born 4/27/03 8/22/07--home April 2009: decided to pursue an Ethiopian adoption for "baby sister" 9/9- CIS approval 9/17- officially on the wait list~hopefully 8-10 months
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06-10-2006, 06:35 PM
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Hi Donna, I don't have any advice (we don't even have our referral yet!), but I wanted to send best wishes for a great trip! I know you'll have a wonderful time!
Jim and I really enjoyed meeting you at the picnic. Have a great trip, and tell us all about it when you get back! Enjoy!
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Trish Precious Baby Boy Referral 9/26/06 Home! 6/6/07 Sweet Baby Boy Referral 5/9/07 Home! 3/21/08
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06-11-2006, 04:56 AM
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Hi - Have a blast! I'll be thinking of you!
Take bubbles for sure and all things that can go in the mouth! Books are wonderful to get them used to being read to. I took books that could go in the mouth as well. Can't wait to hear about your trip! God bless! 
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06-11-2006, 05:49 AM
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You may want to take a package of the plastic "links" to attach toys together and to high chairs and strollers. They help to keep things "conatined". Also , I loved the beach ball idea. teething toys are a good option too.
(Our Anna loved those fluid filled "rings" at our 6 month visit and again at 10 months). Have fun with your baby! Stacey
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Stacey Mom to  Anna Home 2003 and her four big sisters home - 2006!
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06-11-2006, 06:04 AM
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Soft plush animals that Rattles, Crinkle or makes noises, are great if it has a Mirror a bonus. Anything to help to stimulate the child will work. The soft plush feel is also enjoyed. These are easily packed (squished) into a suitcase and are reasonably priced <$15. Leave with your child to enjoy. No need to get high tech, any soft toy will be a pleasure to your babe, and no batteries are necessary. They live simple and basic, similar to the 1950's here.
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FP Appt 10/13 (we will be there!) Pink 10/11 but paperwork is stamped 10/4 (oops someone dropped the ball) Out of PGN 9/14... ReSubmit 7/28 KO'd 7/?  Disappointed PGN 6/15 PA 6/2 Visit 5/19 DNA match 5/06 Referral baby boy 3/2/06 born late January 06 Docs sent to Guatemala 2/06 Dossier complete 1/06 Decided to adopt 9/05
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06-11-2006, 07:00 AM
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For items that are easy to pack, our son loves bubbles and this toy plastic cell phone that makes sounds and lights up when you push the buttons.
Enjoy your trip!
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