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Leedslad Active member

Member since 20 May 2011

LeedsladActive member14 July 2011 15:40:40

So I made my inaugral visit to the Granada mall today... I thought I would go and see what is there and also visit Carrefour to see if I could get some of the kids stuff I will need for when the family arrives... Key things I were looking for were, Nappies, Cow and Gate Milk and Baby Rusks...

Although I found nappies, they were Pampers and based on our experience from the UK they are not good. We have used Huggies for both kids and are more reliable i.e do not leak.

Could not find any Cow and Gate milk at all (after Stage 3) and rusks... I am going to try Panda tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone knew if they would have this stuff or would I need to go to Tammimi... any advice appreciated

thanks

uglybetty Active member

Member since 12 April 2010

uglybettyActive member17 July 2011 11:25:11

Hi Leedslad,
Im not sure about the cow and gate milk but I would recommend you try Tammimi and Danube, they have a fair amount of imported goods that may make you feel a little more at home.

Leedslad Active member

Member since 20 May 2011

LeedsladActive member17 July 2011 14:40:36

I tried Panda yesterday and Tammimi is next on the list... Where is Danube... in very simplistic terms with landmarks please so I can explain it to be driver :-)

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat17 July 2011 21:37:06

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Danube - you have two choices - both are located in shopping malls.

1. Hyatt Mall on King Abdulaziz Road. (you wont have a problem finding Hyatt Mall on King Abdulaziz Road, driver will know)

2. Panorama Mall - its on Taksussi Road at the crossing with Tahalia Road.

xain Contributor

Member since 17 November 2010

xainContributor17 July 2011 22:54:56

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for Cow and Gate milk,check it at any big pharmacy, there is also a Boots pharmacy in Sahara Mall,check there u will definitely find it.

uglybetty Active member

Member since 12 April 2010

uglybettyActive member19 July 2011 11:45:07

Danube is in Hyatt mall which is right next to Sahara Mall which has Tammimi in it. Both malls have pharmacies in. Boots pharmacy is the opposite end of the mall to Tammimi so just keep walking down and it will be on your left. Good luck!

Leedslad Active member

Member since 20 May 2011

LeedsladActive member19 July 2011 14:48:24

thank you all.... I will let you know how I get on...

s.k14 New member

Member since 18 July 2011

s.k14New member20 July 2011 04:46:18

you can find huggies in any supermarket. (ur so right about pampers brand, thyr not good at all) but i dont think you can find cow & gate formula here. there are so many other choices of formula though...u could try similac, nan, bebelac. im using pediasure for my 2 year old.
but oh my god its so expensive to raise a kid these days.

Good luck for baby shopping!!!

Leedslad Active member

Member since 20 May 2011

LeedsladActive member21 July 2011 07:28:09

thanks S.k14... I am aware of the other brands but my daughter has been on cow and gate since birth and I would like to be keep things consistent when she moves....

If all else fails. It will be coming with us from the UK when my wife travels across

Leedslad Active member

Member since 20 May 2011

LeedsladActive member21 July 2011 15:05:50

#10

so here is an update for anyone else who maybe interested....

I was unable to find Cow and Gate at either Tammimi or Danube... even went into Boots... The latter did not sell baby milk...

However I did find Farley's rusks at tammimi... So I guess the Cow and Gate needs to come with us from the UK... If there is anyone going back to the UK and have some space in their baggage and wouldnt mind bringing some milk back... I would be highly appreciative

Rose-01 New member

Member since 21 July 2011

Rose-01New member21 July 2011 16:42:32

#11

Hi there,

Have you tried to look for the Cow and Gate milk in AL-Habib Pharmacy? It is located in Ulaya district on king Fahad's Road. Since you tried all what is mentioned above, this is your last choice. Good luck.

Leedslad Active member

Member since 20 May 2011

LeedsladActive member21 July 2011 18:27:09

#12

thanks Rose.... that maybe my last bet.... is it a big place?

If anyone else happens to be going and would not mind checking, it would be appreciated and save me a trip

tami tamaris New member

Member since 28 January 2013

tami tamarisNew member16 March 2013 14:04:10

#13

Hi, does anyone know where can we found Huggies little swimmwers?

Yazi Malik Member

Member since 05 March 2018

Yazi MalikMember05 March 2018 15:12:59

#14

You found Cow and Gate milk?

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