Nappies and Formula

Practicalities Getting Organised Nappies and Formula 

Nappies

While in Britain and more eco-sensitive countries there has been a slow but steady uptake of reusable nappies - these can be difficult to use when travelling. On the other hand, much of the world is becoming increasingly enthusiastic about the disposable variety which are available not just in places like Malaysia but even in odd places like the back of a shop in a Moroccan souk.

Where local wages are low and there is little local demand however, say in Pakistan, you can expect prices as high as £20 for a pack of Pampers for example, so travelling to this kind of destination you would do best to take as much as possible with you.

Taking a tried and tested brand can make life easier but sometimes travelling light takes precedence so to offer some idea of what you might find on arrival, smaller brands like Peaudouce or Dodotis are found in a limited range of countries, and the greener variety such as Moltex Oko will also be found in those greener destinations like Germany and Scandinavian countries, and Tushies come from the US but are also found elsewhere.

The growing distribution of the big names is evident from the different country sites accessible from the web sites of Pampers and Huggies .

Formula

With formula and other baby products, it should be stressed that the formulation varies from country to country as do the recommended age ranges.

While this is a field in which there is growing globalisation, sometimes the same brand is sold under a local name, such as Heinz called for example Watties in New Zealand, Farley's in the UK and India, and Plasmon in Italy.

Milupa is another international brand, sold in various Middle Eastern countries for example, but these are reported to change.

As powdered formula is not too bulky, this might however be something you would do best to take from home, as a change of formula can upset a baby's digestion.