and moreFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Index
The questions here come up frequently on the various e-mail lists; they really don't fit into any other place on the website. The answers are part summary of the discussions and part my opinion. A 
next to a question indicates that it has been updated or added in the last month.
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- Why do the travel times vary so much from agency to agency?
- Should I take a stroller or snugli?
- Can I take a car seat?
- Is the water safe to drink?
- Should I take other siblings along?
- Is it safe to carry all that money?
- Does anyone have suggestions on what to take for gifts?
- I will be leaving a child at home when I travel. Is there a legal document to give a caregiver authorization for medical treatment?
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- How many children have been adopted from Kazakhstan in the US?
- I want to make a baby book/lifebook for my child, but I can't find anything appropriate for international adoption.
- How can I organize all the suggestions I find on the e-mail lists?
- Any suggestions on what to do while I am waiting on paperwork or to travel?
- What should I apply for first - proof of citizenship or social security number?
- What sizes of clothes and shoes should I buy?
- I want to breastfeed my adopted child.
- Will the airport x-rays damage my film?
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- How do I find a pediatrician?
- What holidays are celebrated in Kazakhstan?
- How quickly do the children acquire English?
- I want to mail something to Kazakhstan.
- What kind of souvenirs and gifts can I buy in Kazakhstan?
- What do I need to know about the court appearance?
- What do I need to use my electrical appliances?
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- What do all those acronyms stand for?: acronyms, abbreviations, foreign words associated with adoption, and terms commonly used on the internet.
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- Should I learn Russian or Kazakh?
- Do they have a "tooth fairy" in Kazakhstan?
- How can I give back to my child's orphanage/hospital/country and help those still there?
- How do I set up a website/online journal for my adoption journey?
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