Raising small children in Shanghai isn't always easy; there is so much going on all around, it is easy to get distracted. In this talk Dr Beth Kremer Collins from Olivia's Place reminds us how important it is to connect with our children through child-centered play.

Small children in Shanghai are often ill - is it the air? The food? The poor quality heating? Or an inbalance in their bodies that only a holistic approach can fix? In this talk, Dr Doris Rathgeber from Body & Soul Medical Clinics looks at the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to treating common children's illnesses.

Your child's first two years are full of monumental milestones. Learn more about them here, and about how you can help your child to reach them!

On January 13th Dr Sadnha Sharma from Shanghai East International Medical Centre joined Bumps & Babes to talk about the importance of sleep and how to promote good sleeping habits in small children.

Living as an expat in Shanghai usually involves long-distance flights as you go home to see family and friends. This means jet-lag and tears. How do you cope with these challenges? And what about trips in Asia? What vaccinations need to be up to date? And what medical supplies should you bring?

On November 28th Dr Tyrone Bristol joined Bumps & Babes to give advice.

On June 27th, Hong Forelli from Hong Pre-Natal Yoga Studio joined Bumps & Babes  to teach us some nifty massage moves to help us bond with our baby in a whole new way.

Raising small children in Shanghai exposes them to a multitude of languages and cultures. How does this affect their language development? Or their sense of identity? Read what three experts had to say on the matter during a Bumps & Babes talk on May 2nd 2012.

Breastfeeding sounds like the most natural thing in the world but for some mothers (and their babies!) it isn't as straightforward or easy as they expect. On April 18th Melanie Ham, internationally certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), joined Bumps & Babes to give us the lowdown on breastfeeding.

Having a baby in Shanghai can be tough - your family and friends are far and you don't always know who to turn to for advice on whether your baby is developing normally. Every child is different, though, and in the first year of your baby's life a lot is going on. This talk, given by Annette Schauffelberger from Body & Soul Medicine Clinics on April 11th 2012, explains what developmental milestones your baby should be reaching and when.

We have all heard of baby signing and it sounds like a great idea but what is it? Is it difficult to learn? Are we simply overloading our children with yet another language? What are its benefits? Tina Rauner, Sign Language Interpreter, joined  Bumps & Babes Pudong to answer all these questions and show us a few handy moves.

Dealing with an infant or small child who is sick in Shanghai can be scary because of the multiple cultural and language barriers. On March 14th Dr Richard Thomas, a pediatrician from American Sino and Worldpath Clinic, joined Bumps & Babes Puxi to talk about tests and exams to expect/request when you child is sick.

Vaccinations are confusing here in China because every one you meet seems to be following a different schedule for their child; add to that the added vaccinations that apply specifically to China and it's a total minefield! Not to mention the new rules on importing vaccines into China... Dr Noor Seebregts from Shanghai United Family had the following advice to share

Winter in Shanghai with small children can be hard because heating doesn't work as well as at home and there just seem to be more infections going round! On November 9th 2011, Dr. Jeanette Burkschat from Shanghai United Family joined Bumps & Babes to talk to us about colds, the flu and ear infections.

Though it can feel like forever, children grow up so fast you want to make sure you capture those first few magical moments in your child's life while they last. Because that isn't always easy, Larissa Axlund, the professional photographer responsible for the gorgeous newborn baby photos on our website, joined Bumps & Babes Pudong to give us some great tips.