Child diarrhoea: getting rehydration right and knowing when to leave
From the ORS sachet in your hand to the next feed: a practical guide to diarrhoea care, dehydration and the limits of home treatment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →SEARCH NIMO
One search for the whole journey.
Find nationwide guides; hospitals and family places in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, and Da Nang; plus available events.
Air quality and heat in Viet Nam: when to take children outside
Cooler weather does not guarantee cleaner air, and good AQI does not remove heat risk. Read the right scale, adapt the outing and know when to stop.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →A child needs care in Da Nang: the right urgency, the right destination
One hospital name can point to different sites. Build an outpatient and emergency route, including when the city or language is unfamiliar.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →When bleeding changes: bring a clear story to your appointment
You do not need to diagnose yourself from a tracking app. Recognise when to act urgently, describe what changed, and leave with a clear follow-up plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Cough and wheeze: watching breathing, not just listening
A loud cough may coexist with comfortable breathing; a quieter child working hard to breathe may need help now. Learn what to observe and when to escalate.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Rain and high water in Can Tho: make pickup a plan, not a crossing
When rain and high tides disrupt a route, establish where the child is safe and how adults will coordinate, not which vehicle might force its way through.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CBME Vietnam 2026 – International Children, Baby and Maternity Fair
CBME Vietnam 2026 is a maternity-and-baby industry exhibition at SECC, not a children's play festival. Its sectors include nutrition, care products, strollers, car seats and toys. Parents appear among the intended visitor groups, but registration, admission terms and the practical value of each exhibitor should be checked in advance.
Ho Chi Minh City · 19–21 November 2026, 09:00–17:00. Check the official notice and visitor-registration conditions before attending.Open information →A hot, painful breast: what helps, and when mastitis needs care
Not every tender lump needs antibiotics, and forceful massage is not the answer. A practical guide to comfort, feeding, and getting timely assessment.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Children’s Reading Room – General Sciences Library of Ho Chi Minh City
A free library service for readers up to age 16, with a children’s reading room and scheduled activities.
Ho Chi Minh City · Children under 3 need an accompanying adult; ask ahead about room access, quieter times and age-suitable activities.Open information →The first tooth, and a small habit that starts now
Use the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, brush through resistance, protect teeth between feeds and know when a dentist is needed.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →BHYT for a child's care in 2026: understanding entitlement and the bill
An active card, entitlement rate and payable services are different questions. Prepare documents, handle data failures and clarify the bill without delaying emergency care.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Choosing childcare in Vietnam: ask to see an ordinary day
A visit guide to credentials, adult responses, meals, sleep, illness, handovers and costs, with room for real family constraints.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →One box, many games: playing from one to three
Growing toddlers do not need a new toy shelf at every stage. They need changing challenges, shared turns and adults who know when to join and when to wait.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Spit-up after feeds: when reassurance is enough and when it is not
Use colour, force, feeding and growth to distinguish ordinary spit-up from concerning vomiting, without compromising safe sleep.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Returning to work starts with the jobs nobody has claimed
Work backwards from your return date, with clear employment questions, a real childcare rehearsal, and responsibilities that do not all follow you to work.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Is this labour? When to call and when to go in
Contractions are only part of the decision. Leaking waters, bleeding, movement changes, gestational age and travel all belong in the call.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →After a child's head injury, watch the child, not just the bump
Know emergency warning signs, what clinicians need to hear and how to observe a child cleared for home care, including what to do about sleep.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Taking a child for care in Can Tho: the journey there and the plan home
Choose urgency before the registration lane, give a useful clinical account and keep paperwork or specialist schedules from becoming a delay.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →The meal you take along: safer food and water on a family outing
You do not need to pack the kitchen. Know which foods need cooling, where water and ice come from, and when discarding a meal is the sensible choice.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Da Nang with a child: a beach day does not have to be a swimming day
Choose a guarded area, name the supervising adult and make a shore-only plan worth keeping.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Ho Chi Minh City Children’s House
A children’s activity centre with function rooms, talent rooms, a 3D cinema and an outdoor playground; programmes vary by schedule.
Ho Chi Minh City · Many classes target older children; for ages 0–3, use public events or the playground and confirm minimum age before registering.Open information →A child is burned: start with cool water, not a home remedy
Stop the source, cool the burned area and arrange the right help. The first practical actions matter more than finding a cream.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Ca Mau shrimp, crab and salt festival
Shrimp, crab and salt bring three products together as a way to understand Ca Mau's livelihoods through ingredients, producers and preservation. The 22–24 November 2026 dates remain proposed. A detailed programme and venue are needed before booking a journey or promising children a particular food activity.
Ca Mau · Planned for 22–24 Nov 2026 · final schedule requires confirmationOpen information →Ha Tinh Vi and Giam Festival 2026: songs that still receive an answer
Ha Tinh's Vi and Giam festival brought together 27 clubs during the completed 5–8 August 2026 edition. Its approachable listening thread is the relationship between a voice and its answer, allowing children to encounter the music as conversation without immediately understanding every regional word.
Ha Tinh · 2026-08-05 – 2026-08-08: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen information →From floor to pavement: a toddler-sized safety map
Toddlers travel farther and reach higher before they understand danger. Change the environment and the handover, not just the warning you give them.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Baby fever: decide what to do before checking the thermometer again
Distinguish emergencies, urgent assessment and supported home care, and make a clear call when your baby is unwell.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Lost records or late vaccines: rebuilding your child's plan in 2026
An unknown vaccination history is not the same as one documented late dose. Recover evidence, reconcile vaccine names and leave with a usable continuation plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
A theatre dedicated to traditional water puppetry, combining puppets, live instruments and lighting in daily performances.
Hanoi · Best for children around 2–3 who can sit through a performance; it may not suit children sensitive to sound or needing constant movement.Open information →Hanoi Book Street 19/12
A short pedestrian street devoted to reading culture, with publisher stalls and recurring displays, talks and family book activities.
Hanoi · All ages; ages 0–3 can take a stroller walk, browse picture books and pause briefly. Stage activities are usually better for older children.Open information →Blood sugar, blood pressure and anaemia: three checks, different jobs
Why checks matter when you feel well, what an abnormal result leads to and how to make a monitoring plan work beyond the numbers.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Dragon Bridge Fire and Water Show
Da Nang's Dragon Bridge presents fire and water at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays under the tourism portal's schedule. The performance is brief, but waiting and leaving may take longer. Choose a view away from the spray and consider whether the late hour suits your child.
Da Nang · Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holidays at 21:00; about two minutes of fire followed by three minutes of water. Recheck the day's schedule.Open information →Nguyen Van Binh Book Street
A pedestrian reading-culture street with bookshops, children’s books and scheduled launches and community activities.
Ho Chi Minh City · All ages; ages 0–3 can take a stroller walk, browse picture books and pause at activities when it is not crowded.Open information →Choosing repellent in pregnancy and childhood: read the back of the bottle
A baby picture or a natural claim cannot replace an active ingredient and an age label. Combine clothing, netting and correctly used products for everyday protection.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Ages one to three: read the whole day, not every mouthful
A Vietnam-focused toddler roadmap connecting food, sleep, communication, teeth, vaccination records and safety without turning childhood into a scorecard.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Children in the heat: protect the body, not only the skin
Shade, age-appropriate fluids and sunscreen do different jobs. Understanding them helps families distinguish a needed break from a medical emergency.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Your baby's vaccination visit, from the night before to home again
Share the information that matters, comfort your baby and leave with aftercare instructions you can actually use.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Heavy bleeding, fever, or feeling faint after birth: when to act now
Distinguish improving lochia from concerning change, recognise possible infection, and make the call without losing time.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →tiNiWorld – Estella Place
An indoor children’s centre with more than 50 games and activities spanning movement, toys and crafts.
Ho Chi Minh City · The operator states ages 0–12; for ages 0–3, ask staff for the suitable zone and keep an adult with the child.Open information →Dengue in children: the temperature falls, the watching continues
Deterioration can appear as fever settles. Follow abdominal pain, vomiting, bleeding, alertness, breathing, drinking and urine, not just the thermometer.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →KIDZOOONA – AEON MALL Ha Dong
A third-floor indoor edutainment centre focused on movement, communication, sharing and role play with other children.
Hanoi · Best for walking toddlers through preschool age; younger children need close adult supervision and staff guidance on age zones.Open information →Explore Da Nang Museum
Da Nang Museum at 31 Tran Phu combines objects with film and projection across three floors. Its first-floor children's and antiquities displays differ from the urban, wartime and cultural histories upstairs. Choosing a subject rather than trying to finish every gallery can make a family visit more rewarding.
Da Nang · Open daily 08:00–17:00; hours and galleries can change, so check before travel.Open information →Vinhomes Central Park
An approximately 14-hectare riverfront park with walking paths, lawns, landscaping and a children’s playground.
Ho Chi Minh City · All ages; ages 0–3 can take a stroller walk, use the lawns and visit the playground when surfaces are not too hot.Open information →11th Hanoi Book Fair 2026
The planned four-day Hanoi Book Fair brings books about Thang Long, science and digital collections to the Hoan Kiem lakeside. Families can browse around a child's interests rather than a shopping checklist; the evening opening ceremony is a separate appointment, not the fair's daily opening time.
Hanoi · Scheduled for 1–4 October 2026; opening ceremony at 20:00 on 2 October. Check the official notice before visiting.Open information →Choking in young children: recognize, respond, prevent
Distinguish effective coughing from severe obstruction, understand age-specific responses and prepare safer meals.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Children's Cultural Library – National Library of Vietnam
A space combining reading and cultural activities, with Vietnamese, Korean and English books, toys, instruments, music and films.
Hanoi · Current procedures offer a paired card for ages 3–5 and a guardian; for children under 3, ask the library about access and suitable activities first.Open information →FUNZONE ADVENTURE – SC VivoCity
An approximately 1,000 m² indoor centre with 50-plus connected movement challenges, a game-show stage and interactive-screen zones.
Ho Chi Minh City · Better suited to confident walkers; families with children under 3 should call ahead about a dedicated zone and height limits.Open information →After the birth: connecting registration, residence and your baby's BHYT
A hospital birth record is not a civil birth certificate, and one linked application does not mean every result is complete. A practical way to follow the process while caring for a newborn.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Newborn jaundice: when your baby needs care now
A photograph cannot tell you whether jaundice is safe to watch. Your baby's age, feeding and bilirubin assessment guide the next step.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →“Idol Zoobiz” Animal Parade – Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Saigon Zoo's “Idol Zoobiz” parade brings selected animals into a recurring programme on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. It can anchor a shorter zoo visit, but is not an invitation to unrestricted animal contact. Confirm the day's time, route and participating animals with the zoo.
Ho Chi Minh City · The second and fourth Sunday of each month under the current schedule. Time and route can change for weather or animal care; check before visiting.Open information →Back to Tay Do – Landowner Role-play Experience
My Khanh's “Landowner Visits the Village” experience combines costumed role-play, tea and cakes, garden visiting and Southern amateur music. Published pricing begins with groups of eight, so it is not equivalent to a show available on arrival. Smaller families should ask how booking, group size and total charges work.
Can Tho · Choose a requested date within the attraction's daily 07:30–17:00 hours; confirm availability before travel.Open information →Daily Water Puppet Performances – Thang Long Theatre
Thang Long's water-puppet performances combine puppets on water with traditional music and singing in a seated theatre format near Hoan Kiem Lake. It is a compact cultural option rather than a drop-in play activity; choose around your child's tolerance for watching a show and confirm tickets directly with the theatre.
Hanoi · Performed daily, usually 5–7 shows; exact times vary by day, so check and book in advance.Open information →IDECAF Media Library
A French-language media library with children’s materials, an online catalogue and cultural activities published by schedule.
Ho Chi Minh City · Ages 0–3 are best suited to sharing picture books with an adult; call ahead about access, membership and age-suitable storytelling.Open information →Your first prenatal visit: bring your health story, not just the test
The first appointment should establish what needs attention now and what happens next. Prepare your history, discuss scans and leave knowing how results will be explained.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →A picky eater, a shelf of supplements: what does your child actually need?
Poor appetite does not identify a missing nutrient. Separate vitamin D needs, deficiency treatment and feeding difficulties before buying a supplement bundle.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Calling 115: what to say first and how to help while waiting
An emergency call does not need a perfect story. Start with location, responsiveness and breathing, then follow the next instruction.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →National Day at the museum: music and cultural experiences
Folk songs, dance, water puppetry and cultural activities shared the National Day programme at the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups in Thai Nguyen, held from 30 August to 2 September 2026. This guide looks back at the completed programme rather than advertising daily performances.
Thai Nguyen · Historical programme: 30 August–2 September 2026. The source does not extend it to 6 September.Open information →Ceramic Sutras: when scripture becomes earth
Ceramic Sutras at Ba Den Mountain presents nearly 400 Buddhist-inspired ceramic sculptures by Nguyen Tuan and Phu Lang craftspeople during its 8 August–30 September 2026 run. Posture, expression and the surface of clay offer approachable ways to look, without requiring specialist religious knowledge or a lesson in calligraphy.
Tay Ninh · 8 Aug–30 Sep 2026Open information →A vaccination visit in Da Nang: choose the site and keep the series connected
Plan from booking to the observation area, using Da Nang CDC's documented process without treating one provider's arrangements as a citywide rule.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Hand, foot and mouth disease: watch drinking, alertness and breathing
Gentle care can help a painful mouth, but unusual startles, lethargy, repeated vomiting or breathing problems need prompt medical assessment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children
Grade I public specialist hospital · 402 Lê Văn Hiến, phường Ngũ Hành Sơn, thành phố Đà Nẵng
Da Nang · 0236 3957 777Open information →