[daisymom]

I am leaving this Thursday on trip #2 to pick up my bio sisters ages 2 and 4. What medications should I bring with me for my girls? I'm looking for over the counter suggestions and prescription suggestions. Thank you

I'm so excited!!!!!

[GoingFor3]

If you're working with an IA pediatrician, a lot of times they will prescribe a broad spectrum antibiotic and/or scabies cream for you to take. For OTC, I would recommend:

Infant/children's Tylenol
Infant/children's Motrin
Neosporin
Hydrocortisone cream
Benadryl or other antihistamine
Cough syrup
Pepto Bismol

I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting, but that should get you started.

[waitinginnj]

I would add pediatric glycerine suppositories to the list.

[smmars]

Our agency also suggests:
a baby thermometer
Oragel for mouth/teething issues
diaper rash ointment

[smmars]

Apparently the children can get car/motion sick. I would take some Dramamine (sp?) if it is possible to give to children.

[smmars]

These I found on a list on another board:

Baby Bath/Shampoo/Lotion
Vaseline
Neosporin
Ear Ache pain medicine
Little Noses Saline Solution
Nasal Aspirator
Tooth Brush and Paste
Nail clippers
Qtips
Baby Sunscreen

Ok, I'm done!

[mommytobug]

I am going to ask for an antibiotic that is mixed when needed (I think Zithromax is) and also meds for scabies and also ear drops. There is a website somewhere that tells you what you will need and also has an IA doc who will send you the scripts Motrin and tylenol are a must and also maybe lice shampoo. Hope this helps

[Vicki H]

We adopted an 8 month old this is what I took. We adopted in November so sunscreen was not necessary at the time.

Infant tylenol
Triaminic cold medication
Little Noses saline drops
gas drops
desitin
vaseline
oragel
antibacterial hand gel(this is a necessity)
q-tips
plenty of tissues
formula
baby food
diapers
wipes


Hope this helps

[manon]

Those drops for gas - Mylocon? (sp?)

Also ask your pediatrician if you should go ahead & get a prescription filled for Flagyl or Alinia for giardia in case your kids have that (smelliest poop you can possibly imagine).

[suburbanmomgw]

Ask your pediatrician for the dosages too! It's based on weight. Most of the bottles have doses for ages, but that's an American standard...

As for Dramamine--Motion sickness drug--it does come in chewable OTC and the amount needed is a small portion of a pill...a bit of a challenge. Again, ask your pediatrician if you can.

Good luck!

[doc_2006]

Hello,

This post has been so helpful.

Does anyone know if we are we allowed to give the children meds on trip one?

Thanks!