Everything that Malik says I agree with, but books are easy to find and not too expensive.
I regulary get things shipped from the USA and I am able to do it diplomatically and it's still a nightmare. Don't do it!
Everything is available in Cairo, it might take some tracking down but you can get it.
Ohh just thought of something, if your wife uses tampons then she might like to bring a supply as these are difficult to find. I