Well, we didn't need 24. And the truth is, we could have bought them at any grocery store. So on one hand, taking up all that space with diapers probably wasn't necessary, not least because you are schlepping your bags on and off the train.
That said, we're new parents trying to eliminate as much uncertainty as possible, so packing all these diapers helped on that front. Also in France (what we didn't know in advance) is that most stores are closed or have very limited hours on Sunday. Had we run out on our three day trip, we might have been really scrambling and stressed considering that third day was Sunday. And he was two months old, size 1 diapers, so it wasn't a HUGE amount of space.
My advice would be, for a short trip like this, just (over)pack your own diapers. You know they work, and you don't want to waste time running around Paris (or wherever) looking for the foreign equivalent.
Of course, if luggage space is really at a premium, unless you're going to somewhere really far flung, you can buy diapers anywhere. Not to mention, it's probably a terrible idea to travel with a two month old anywhere you can't buy diapers!
Bring a packet of wipes but you can buy those anywhere too (unless there's a brand you can't live without).
As Delicious Baby points out, it's probably a good idea to bring some plastic bags you can tie up poopy diapers in to contain the smell. You won't be traveling with your Diaper Genie!
Coming up - stroller, food, clothes - what else to pack!
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