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Beata
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Aug 15, 2008 - 04:59 PM |
 
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Hi everyone,
I would appreciate your advises very much - my husband just got a job offer in Shanghai, we are considering going there, just my concern is our baby, who will be 7-8 month old if we decide to go there.
What do you think about that? Should we be especially careful about something? Do we need any special vaccinations, apart from the regular ones? I must say I am worried a little bit about the pollution and climate, or possibility of catching some strange viruses, but maybe I should not be that concerned about it?
Thanks a lot for all your advises!!! |
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Michael
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Aug 15, 2008 - 05:24 PM |
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With reasonable precautions, it should be fine. There are 20M other people here who have survived living here. We have a 9 month old- check my avatar. We take him strolls on the tree lined streets, in the taxi, to the supermarket. He is happy and healthy.
yes.. anywhere 20M people live, it is polluted.. I don't suggest that you drink the water or swim in the river. .. and the climate is not one of Shanghai's stellar features, but in general you should do OK. As with any new relocation.. there are pluses and minuses.
one thing that has helped us a lot of having a ayi that helps with the house and baby stuff. I am sure you have your own way of doing things, but if you have the right ayi.. it makes life so much easier. |
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hautumncloud
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Aug 15, 2008 - 05:47 PM |
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Hi Beata
There is good support for expat moms with babies here, so don't worry too much. As Michael stated, there definitely are advantages as well as challenges. Since your child is only 7-8 months, you won't have to face the challenges of relocating older children like language, food, schools, leaving friends behind etc.
Not sure if you are used to having domestic help, over here it is quite reasonable to get domestic help (ayi).
Re vaccinations - do talk to your ped. My children are much older so other than the regular vaccinations, they had Rabies, Hep B and Jap E but not sure if that would be ok for babies.
The are good international medical facilities here that will provide foreign medication (vaccinations) but it is very expensive so make sure you have international medical coverage.
Pollution is bad here and climate is quite managable if you live in a newer foreign compund with central heating and air cond. The worse time of the year is the horrible heat & humidity in July/Aug but during those times most expats do a home visit.
It can be overwhelming but as you research and digest the news, it get much better. You may want to search & join a yahoo group called Shanghaimama. They also have a new website which may be helpful for you.
Anyways, welcome and all the best. |
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clairiz
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indyshiu
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Location: Back in Shanghai, for now
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Aug 15, 2008 - 06:23 PM |
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ShanghaiSecondHand
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Aug 15, 2008 - 07:16 PM |
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China is happily doable with small kids. You can live a suburban lifestyle or be involved as you want here in Shanghai. You can find most of your baby needs here. Many foreigners even choose to have their kids here in Shanghai these days. (Just don't forget a nice light weight, but durable stroller that can with stand the bumps and bruises of the Shanghai streets!) |
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CommercialG
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Joined: June 29, 2008
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Aug 15, 2008 - 08:11 PM |
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Like life in general, it's all up to you to chose to be happy or otherwise. Considering over 18 million people's life will be worse off than yours, you shouldn't have much to complain, of course you won't be happy if you insist on the same brand of peanut butter (or deodorant) as at home.
The point is, be open minded and prepared to accept the the world is bigger than your hometown. Things will be different everywhere and your experience will enrich you.
I lived in the poorest country in Asia with 2 babies and it was ok. If the family is happy I'm happy. Who cares if there is only 2 restaurants and no branded boutique in the whole city? I appreciated that my family was healthy and my husband had a great job. |
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adahc
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Joined: May 16, 2008
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Aug 17, 2008 - 04:06 PM |
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Also sign up for www.shanghaibambino.com
I think there are a couple of mummies with the same age as your baby on that forum. |
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eppworld
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Joined: June 16, 2008
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Aug 17, 2008 - 08:12 PM |
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You may need an Ayi to help you in your daily chores.
Wish you and your little baby a happy life in Shanghai! |
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