If you are travelling with babies or young children, you might find this page
useful.
Milk
In France it is not possible to purchase the same formula milk as it is in England. Therefore,
if you use a particular brand, we suggest you bring sufficient milk with you for the duration of your stay. The formula
milk in France is similar, but having young children we know that it is always worrying changing their milk. Additionally,
it is about twice the cost as the formula milk in England.
For children that are no longer on formula milk, in
France you can buy milk specifically for children between 10 and 36 months. This is loaded with extra vitamins etc. I
used this with both my children and they loved it.
Nappies and baby wipes
It is possible to buy all the branded nappies and baby wipes here. I
find they are a little more expensive, but not much. However, you cannot buy nappy sacks. Just a warning - unless
you want very smelly bins, bring some with you.
Babies'
medicine
The equivalent to Calpol in France is called Doliprane. You can get this from pharmacies. They
will need to know the weight of your baby in kilos and the pharmacist will explain the correct dose for your baby. Be
warned, that the most common form of giving medicine to a baby in France is a supository. Make sure you ask for "by
mouth" if you do not fancy using a supository.
Doctors
We have a local doctor here and it is normally possible to see the Doctor
the same day. Obviously, if it is an emergency there will be no problem and the closest Hospital has a fantastic pediatric
ward with its own Accident and Emergency. If you do need to see a doctor whilst you are staying with us, we will obviously
organise the appointment and accompany you if you want us too.
Equipment
Having been on holiday with babies, we know all too well the amount
of luggage it is necessary to take. Therefore, we can provide the following if you want them:
- High
chair.
- Cot.
- Toys.
- Baby bath.
- Potty.
- Steriliser.
- Rocker chair.
- Baby's playmat.
- Monitor.
- Linen.
- Changing mat.
