I am taking my ten month old to London next month and I'm trying to figure the best way to acquire diapers for the trip. We travel Rick Steves style, so carry on only, therefore I really can't pack the 80 diapers I would need for the trip. My daughter has had reactions to diapers before so I am wondering if someone can direct me to a brand of diapers readily available in London that would be similar to the honest company or seventh generation brands; and where to buy them in the notting hill area. Also if anyone has any information on renting strollers in London that would be much appreciated as well.
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
This is one area where there is a difference between US English and "real" English, you will not find "diapers" or "strollers" in London.
Diapers = nappies
Stroller = push chair, or sometimes a baby buggy.
The two largest supermarket chains are "Tesco" ( http://www.tesco.com/ ) and "Sainsburys" ( http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/ ). If you go to either of those sites and seach for "nappies" you will see what is available.
Also, if you do a Google search for "renting pushchair in London" you get lots of hits.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17563 posts
In the UK a stroller is a "push chair" but they use the term stroller as well. You will find several recommendations in this thread from Tripadvisor:
Posted by
TX
982 posts
Boots carries Naty Nature brand nappies that should be what you are looking for: http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Brands-A-to-Z/Nature-Babycare/
DJ
Posted by
London
233 posts
You may like to browse the choices at Whole Foods...there's a large shop on High Street Kensington. You can get there either by taking one stop on the Circle line tube from Notting Hill Gate, or a few minutes bus ride depending on your starting point. It's also an easy 15 min walk.
Posted by
OP
Columbus, OH, United States
36 posts
DJ thank you so much for the specific brand recommendation!
Good to know there's a whole foods nearby too!
Thanks everyone!