Need baby food in Seoul? Here's what other travelers have figured out.
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Seoul is easy for baby food. You'll find formula and baby food at E-Mart, Lotte Mart, and HomePlus supermarkets, as well as at Olive Young drugstores. Korean baby food brands like Namyang and Maeil are high quality. Western brands like Aptamil and Hipp are available at bigger stores but cost more.
Korean formula costs about 20,000 to 35,000 KRW (15 to 26 USD) per tin. Baby food pouches and jars run 1,500 to 4,000 KRW (1 to 3 USD). Imported Western brands cost roughly double. Convenience stores carry baby snacks like rice puffs but not formula or full meals.
E-Mart in Yongsan is large and has a dedicated baby section with formula, food, diapers, and supplies. There's also a great baby store chain called Agabang & Company with locations across Seoul for specialty items. For everyday needs, Olive Young stores (the Korean equivalent of Boots) carry children's snacks and basic baby supplies. If you're near Itaewon, the foreign food marts sometimes carry Western baby food brands. Korean baby food porridges (juk) are also widely available at convenience stores and are a good option for older babies and toddlers.
Our three were fine with Korean baby food. The rice porridge pouches were especially handy during long subway rides. Korean baby snacks are also great because they come in small, mess-free packages designed for eating on the go.
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Sources: CDC Travel Health: South Korea