Guide

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 →
Event

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 →
Place

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 →
Guide

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 →
Guide

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 →
Guide

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 →
Place

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 →
Care

Vietnam National Children's Hospital

National public children's hospital · 18/879 La Thành, Phường Láng, Hà Nội

Hanoi · 1900 866 615Open information →
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Children's Hospital 1

Public specialist children's hospital · 341 Sư Vạn Hạnh, Phường Vườn Lài, TP.HCM

Ho Chi Minh City · 1900 2115Open information →
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Can Tho Children's Hospital

Public specialist children's hospital · 345 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Phường An Bình, TP. Cần Thơ

Can Tho · 0292 3748 356Open information →
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Children's Hospital 2

Public specialist children's hospital · 14 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Sài Gòn, TP.HCM

Ho Chi Minh City · 1900 1215Open information →
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Hanoi Children's Hospital

City public children's hospital · Đường Nguyễn Trác, Phường Dương Nội, Hà Nội

Hanoi · 0826 722 822Open information →
Care

City Children's Hospital

Public specialist children's hospital · 15 Võ Trần Chí, Tân Nhựt, TP.HCM

Ho Chi Minh City · 1900 1217Open information →
Place

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 →
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Da Nang Museum

The city museum in the Bach Dang - Tran Phu area tells Da Nang's natural, social, urban and cultural history through about 3,000 selected objects.

Da Nang · All ages. With young children, keep the visit short and focus on models, large visuals and any open hands-on area.Open information →
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Hung Kings Temple, Can Tho

A cultural site opened in 2022, with architecture inspired by Dong Son bronze drums and displays about the Hung Kings.

Can Tho · All ages; suitable for a short, quiet visit. Keep young children close and respect the worship setting.Open information →
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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 →
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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 →
Guide

Women's preventive care in Vietnam: begin with what matters now

A practical sequence from present symptoms to screening, vaccination, contraception, and follow-up. A good care plan does not require buying every available test.

7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

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 →
Place

Nghia Do Park

A community park comprehensively renovated in 2026 with paths, shelters, a children's playground, toilets, lighting and cameras.

Hanoi · All ages; the upgraded playground and paths suit ages 0–3 with close adult supervision.Open information →
Guide

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 →
Guide

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 →
Care

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 →
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Hai Phong Children's Hospital

Public medical facility · Phố Việt Đức, phường Kiến An, Hải Phòng

Hai Phong · 0886915115Open information →
Guide

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 →
Guide

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 →
Care

Thanh Hoa Children's Hospital

Public medical facility · 724 Quang Trung, phường Hạc Thành, Thanh Hóa

Thanh Hoa · 0237 3953 979Open information →
Care

Dong Nai Children's Hospital

Public medical facility · Quốc lộ 1A, phường Tam Hiệp, Đồng Nai

Dong Nai · 0251 3891 483Open information →
Place

Da Nang Fine Arts Museum

A three-floor museum of modern art, folk art and Central Highlands crafts, with a children's art-discovery area on the first floor.

Da Nang · All ages, especially children who enjoy drawing, colour and craft. Check whether the children's area is open that day.Open information →
Guide

Suspected dengue in pregnancy: seek care early, even when the fever falls

Fever in pregnancy needs prompt assessment. Recognizing deterioration, avoiding self-medication and preventing daytime bites belong in one plan.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

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 →
Guide

Sun, then thunder in Da Nang: build an outing that can change pace

Do not schedule an outdoor marathon and ask sunscreen and raincoats to make it safe. Build a shorter day with genuine shelter and clear stopping points.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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A family river outing in Can Tho: the important decisions happen at the dock

Before orchards and traditional cakes comes a less photogenic task: fitting life jackets, boarding carefully and agreeing on a workable return.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Choosing a maternity hospital in Vietnam: beyond the beautiful room

Compare clinical capability, your voice in care, the journey and costs when birth does not follow the expected course.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Care

Thai Binh Children's Hospital

Public medical facility · 2 Tôn Thất Tùng, phường Trần Lãm, tỉnh Hưng Yên

Hung Yen · Open information →
Care

Vietnam National Children's Hospital - Campus 2

Public medical facility · Xã Kiều Phú, Thành phố Hà Nội

Hanoi · Open information →
Guide

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 →
Event

National Day puppetry in Tay Ho

Thang Long Puppet Theatre's National Day programme placed puppetry in Lac Long Quan Garden, Tay Ho, on 2 September 2026. This past engagement offers a neighbourhood perspective on the art, separate from the Hoan Kiem theatre: a chance to think about how small movements can carry a large story.

Hanoi · 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-02: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen information →
Guide

A rainy day in Da Nang: plan the way home first

A family rain plan starts with a dry place to wait, a clear pickup agreement and permission to abandon an unsafe route.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Less testing, more listening: language in ordinary routines

From sandals to supper, small exchanges can be more welcoming than a speaking lesson. A practical feature on responding, multilingual homes and seeking assessment.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Giving birth in Cần Thơ: connect your appointments, admission and journey home

Not a hospital ranking, but a practical plan for families nearby or travelling in, with distinct routes for antenatal care, emergencies and newborn follow-up.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Place

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 →
Guide

HPV prevention in Viet Nam: one vaccination plan, one screening plan

Vaccination and screening do different jobs. Understanding the distinction helps you book appropriately, read results without assumptions, and keep follow-up from disappearing.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Place

APEC Park

A public art space on the Han River's west bank with a kite-shaped canopy, landscaped areas, a fountain and works from APEC economies.

Da Nang · All ages; best for a short early-morning or cooler-evening walk. Keep young children close because roads and the river are nearby.Open information →
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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 →
Guide

Family healthcare in Vietnam: build your route before you need it

A familiar doctor is only part of the picture. Connect routine care, emergencies, interpretation, records and payment into a usable family plan.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

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 →
Guide

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 →
Guide

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 →
Place

KIDSCAMP – THISO MALL SALA

A B1-level indoor children’s centre focused on movement and creative activities.

Ho Chi Minh City · The official page does not publish detailed ages; families with ages 0–3 should call 0815 591 747 about suitable zones and activities.Open information →
Event

One hundred years of Khe Sanh coffee

Khe Sanh's coffee centenary proposes an opening on the evening of 24 October 2026. Its subject puts growers and the work behind a coffee bean at the centre. Families can explore that story without making coffee tasting the children's activity or assuming every programme strand shares the opening schedule.

Quang Tri · Proposed opening 24 Oct 2026 · confirm the final programmeOpen information →
Place

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 →
Guide

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 →
Guide

Vaccination in Can Tho: choose continuity, then plan the individual visit

Distinguish public sessions, paid vaccination and assessment of a complex history. Reconcile records before travelling or committing to a package.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Care

Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City

Public preventive-health institute · 167 Pasteur, Phường Xuân Hòa, TP.HCM

Ho Chi Minh City · 0703 167 167Open information →
Place

Hanoi Zoo – Thu Le Park

A zoo and green park around Thu Le Lake, with animal areas, walking paths, lawns and children's play zones.

Hanoi · All ages; ages 1–3 can readily watch larger animals and birds. Babies 0–1 need shade and frequent breaks.Open information →
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

A museum with indoor displays on Vietnam's ethnic groups and world cultures, an Architecture Garden, a Children's Discovery Room and multimedia spaces.

Hanoi · All ages; for ages 0–3, prioritise the Discovery Room, everyday-life objects and a short section of the Architecture Garden.Open information →
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History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

A museum holding more than 43,000 objects, with permanent Vietnamese history and culture displays and children’s education activities.

Ho Chi Minh City · All ages; ages 0–3 are best served by a short look at statues, models and the courtyard, without touching exhibits.Open information →
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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 →