Germany Babies’ and Children’s BPC Market Report 2024
Despite declining birth rates and savvy shopping behaviours, brands can foster growth by focusing on skin health and convenience.
Despite declining birth rates and savvy shopping behaviours, brands can foster growth by focusing on skin health and convenience.
The cost-of-living crisis is influencing German parents of children aged 0-4, as 50% worry that this will make affording children’s products difficult, which increases the pull towards own-label products or reusables. However, despite rising costs, parents are ready to invest in their children.
Wet wipes lead purchases and toiletries are the most bought personal care products, closely followed by disposable nappies. Convenience is key, especially around nappies, and trumps environmental concerns.
Resonating with almost half of parents, skin health claims are important but only 15% look towards microbiome-friendly claims. There is scope to educate about the skin microbiome to improve skin conditions experienced by babies/children. For personal care products, parents look for calming properties and sleep improvement, refillables and fun-to-use products.
The most common skin conditions experienced by children aged 0-4 are diaper rash, cradle cap and heat rash. Parents facing these conditions often seek medical solutions, which highlights their trust in medication, opening opportunities for derma brands.
Despite declining birth rates and savvy shopping behaviours, brands can foster growth by focusing on skin health and convenience.
Henrike Philipp, Research Analyst