Shanghai's hospital system for kids is quite complex. You can't just bring your kid to any hospital, even on an emergency. Particula

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This article first came out in ShanghaiMamas.org on August 31, 2015 "Every month we present to you, No-Nonsense Mommy Tips by Columnist Carol Ong who touches everyday parenting dilemmas that we all face." -SHMAMAS ED The Fujian people have a funny saying that loosely translates to, “Some build a toilet only when they’re about to sh!t.” Being well-prepared will come handy in times of emergencies. That’s why it’s important to have a basic first aid kit at home. What you need to

*This was originally published at Shanghaimamas.org on August 11, 2015 (Every month we present to you, No-Nonsense Mommy Tips by Columnist Carol Ong who touches everyday parenting dilemmas that we all face.This month she writes about stocking on medicines from abroad . Almost every expat parent faces this conundrum while repacking their bags when heading back to Shanghai .Here is what she has to say -SHMAMAS ED) Which one are you? Are you the type who hoards all sorts of med

CNN has a simple infographics on what to pack in your bug out bag. Aside from these, I'd suggest having a proper first aid kit too. And do make time to learn proper First Aid training. Prepping the right stuff is only useful if you know how to use them during an emergency. Images are owned by http://cnnphilippines.com/ #mommytips #firstaid #safety

Parent alert: In 67% of emergency room visits for medicine poisoning, the medicine was left within reach of a child, such as in a purse, on a counter or dresser or on the ground. Learn more in Safekids.org For Poisoning emergencies, call USA Poison Control 24 hour hotline at 00-1-1800-222-1222 (or your country's Poison Control Hotline). When you rush to the Emergency Room, bring the suspected poison or packaging. Learn more Poison prevention tips at http://www.aapcc.org/ #mo

One of the key emergency preparedness is knowing where are the nearby hospitals to your home, workplace, and school. It could be faster to go to the hospital directly than to wait for an ambulance. Here’s a list of hospitals in Shanghai. This isn’t complete yet. If you have info on more hospitals, do message us so we can add it for everyone’s benefit. Take note that there are 3 basic types: General hospitals, Maternity Hospitals, and Children’s Hospital. Many general hospital

Useful China and Shanghai Emergency Numbers you must know if you are living in these areas. You can change info relevant to your area too