To get ready for pick up/trip 3:
Print out a shoe size graphic from the web and trace her feet on it. Do both, sometimes one foot is bigger.
Get general measurements for clothing- maybe bring some clothes to try on to see what size to have.
Ask the director what would be appropriate attire to bring for the day we take her- so we are weather prepared.

To be ready for court:Count how many teeth she has for court. The judge has asked before…

To be ready to care for her:
What is her normal temperature (take it a few times so we have a comparison for later)
Is the child generally quiet and reserved or boisterous and busy?
Does the child have any known fears, problems, issues or concerns?
Does he/she act differently when feeling ill, scared, etc?
Is there a special way to comfort him/her when sick or tired or scared?
Is there any special treatment or method to get her to sleep, eat, nap, wash, etc.
How does the child act when left alone? Doe the child get along with . . . other children? . . . Adult females? Males? Animals (pets)?
Is the child a favorite among orphanage caregivers?
Is the child ticklish?What are her favorite toys?
What are her favorite foods? What items / things make her happy?
What items / things make her sad? What items / things make her angry?
At what age did she first walk?
At what age did she first talk?
What was her first word?
At what age did she start eating solid foods?
How many words can she say?
Does she have any allergies?
What foods does she like?
What foods does she not like?
Who is her favorite teacher?
Who are her friends?
What are their full names?
Does she play well with others?
Does she eat well by herself?
Does she sleep through the night?
When did she get her first tooth?
What are her favorite activities?
Does she have a nickname?
If so, what is it?
What time does she go to bed?
What is her nighttime routine?
Story? Song? Bath? Etc.?
What time does she get up?
What time is her breakfast? Lunch? Dinner?
Does she still take naps? If so, how long are they?
Has she been ill recently?
If so whatDoes she have specific illnesses regularly? (i.e. ear infections, etc.)
What comforts her when she is upset?
Favorite toy, blanket, etc.?
Can we leave a tape recorder so they can sing to her and talk to her?
Can we leave another camera for more pictures for her when she grows up?
Bowel movements
Copies of photos of parents
All photos of herSiblings?
Feeding methods?
Bottle /cup/spoon??
List of foods like/dislike, allergic
List of menus generally used
What has been the feeding schedule?
What is the quantity at feedings?
Were the children ever given treats?
What were they?
When or why were they given?
Description of Daily Activities What time does the child generally get up?
When is bathing? (AM or PM, how frequent)
How are the children bathed? (Tub or shower or sponge bath)
Please describe hair washing
Does the child brush his/her own teeth?
If so, when? (AM or PM or both)
Does he/she need assistance in brushing?
When does he/she go to the potty (Get times, if on a regular schedule)
What are the child’s routine responsibilities?
How is the child handling these?
When is/are nap times(s)? (Both go to sleep and wake up)
When is/are evening bed times?1.
Are any of his/her family known and where do they live?
Was the child ever visited by anyone?
Do you know if the child has (other) siblings?
Do you know any physical or artistic characteristics of other birth family members?
Would you be willing to contact us if you became aware of additional birth family history or the existence of siblings?
When we send you letters and pictures, is there anything in particular about our child’s new life that we should make sure to include?
What are/were her bio-parent's names?
Who brought her here to the orphanage?
What is the full address of this facility?
What is your full name?
What is the history of this orphanage / building?
When was it built?
Approximately how many children are here?
Can you tell us anything further about her parents?
Can you tell us anything further about her siblings?
Can you tell us anything that is unusual or undocumented about her? of baby home where she slept, ate, and played.2.
photograph Baby Home director and her primary caregivers
3. photograph closest friends/living group.
1. What is the location (name and address of hospital) and time of day she was born?
1. Has she ever been visited by anyone in the baby home?
If so who and how often?
2. What is the name she is called by?
3. Has she been baptized? Can we get her baptismal records?
4. When did she:a. Take her first step?b. Get her first tooth?c. Smile?d. Say her first word?e. Get her first haircut?
5. Can I get see and get photos of her when she was brought to the baby home?
2. Is the room she sleeps in completely dark?
3. Please describe her personality
.4. Is she affectionate or dislikes physical contact?
5. What type of discipline is used and how does she respond?
6. What is the name of baby home director and primary caregivers?
7. What are the names of her closest friends?
8. What normally happens when she is sick?
9. Does she have any known fears, problems, issues?
10. How does she relate to the primary caregivers and other children?
11. What is her favorite toys?12. What is her favorite songs? Can we record them singing them?13. Does she drink from a bottle or a cup?
14. Does she drink formula or cows milk?
15. How does she react when she is tired or sick?
16. What type of bed does she sleep in?
17. Have any of her friends been adopted and brought to the U.S.?
1. For her siblings can I get the names, birthdates, and any other information available?
2. Do you have a photo of her birth mother or father? Can I have it?
3. Is there any medical or social history on the birthfather?
4. Is there any information about grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins?
5. What is the ethnic background of her parents?
6. Have any of her birth family members expressed a desire to communicate with her after her adoption?