Friday, June 5, 2009

Making Baby Products Less Convenient?


Ok, so I've been using Pampers Sensitive Skin baby wipes for 4 years now. I started using them because when Asha was in the hospital the nurses used them w/her and all the preemies, so I figured they must be quite gentle! Anyway, when the 2 year old came along, he came with all sorts of sensitivities...severe diaper rash, eczema, peanut allergies, etc. So these wipes have been perfect.

So whats the problem you say? Well to save money, we just buy the refill packs instead of the tubs. The cool thing about this was that the refill packs were resealable, so it wasn't necessary to have the bulky plastic tub and you could throw them in the diaper bag and go. Plus, I think they're better for the environment? Anyway, I'm not the type of mom that packs everything but the kitchen sink on outings so this was great.

Well, on Wednesday I went to Target and purchased my usual big box of diapers and big pack of Pampers Sensitive wipes. Mind you, I've been using these for four years. I pull out a new pack for a diaper change and I'm looking all over the package for the resealable tab. It's not there! It normally just peels back enough for you to get the amount of wipes you need out and seals right back up. This package I had to open like a bag of potato chips! Pampers decided not to make their refill packs resealable anymore! How inconvenient! Now I have to put them in a zipper bag to keep them from drying out which makes my already crazy travels, but a bit more stressful.

I called Pampers and they were very apologetic and are sending me some coupons, but what baby company would make their product more inconvenient? Don't us Moms need all the help we can get? I'll continue to use the wipes because I love them, but I wish they would bring the old packaging back.

Maybe I'm making something out of nothing, but...

What are your thoughts? and how do other moms make traveling with kids more convenient?

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