Packing: Do you really need duct tape?

I am not a pack rat. I am not someone who travels with lots of stuff typically. I figure, there are stores; if I forget something really critical, I can go get it.

However, traveling to China to adopt a child is different. A: There is an infant I don't know involved. I will know this child intimately soon, but right now, I have no clue as to her personality or preferences. B: There is the fact we are going to China: The land of inferior diapers. Yes, they have disposable diapers in China, but they are not the same quality as they are in the US. C: Related to the first item, when something goes wrong with the unknown infant in China, I need a fall back strategy. Let's just say Benadryl leaves the child agitated, wouldn't it be handy to have some Dimetapp on hand? I hear Dimetapp cures sniffles and causes drowsiness. This decision is a no brainer: I am taking Benadryl and Dimetapp. It turns out, I am taking an entire house to China to 4 oversized suitcases. There are stores in China, but the procurement process isn't as 'streamlined' as it is on the US. This explanation I will save for now.

This leaves me with the issue of duct tape: To pack or not to pack duct tape? On the con side: Oh for crying out loud, why would a sane person take duct tape 10,000 miles? On the pro side: A ripped out mesh crib that could be repaired with duct tape or perhaps hinges on a crib that could be covered to prevent pinches with duct tape. Both of these situations happened on the last trip. So now I am torn. Take the duct tape for the 3 inches of tape I need or tough it out? Hmmmm...any opinions out there? Feel free to chime in.