Shanghai is cosmopolitan and baby-friendly.
The city's 18 five-star mother-and-baby rooms demonstrate that "parenting in style" is possible in a city with skyscrapers and strollers.
What's a Five-Star Mother-and-Baby Room?
Your infant is cranky and you notice a comfortable, well-equipped hideaway for you and your baby.
Consider comfortable nursing chairs, non-wobbling changing tables, air purifiers, diapers and reclining seats with footrests.
Not to mention warm water taps, mini-fridges, and relaxing lighting.
These five-star gems are infant palaces, not rooms!
How Did We Get Here?
In 2023, Shanghai's health commission and 14 government departments collaborated to create public areas mom-friendly.
By 2024, a thorough evaluation of hygiene, equipment, and comfort led to 146 citywide star-rated mother-and-baby rooms, including 18 five-star champions.
They are in shopping malls, airports, hospitals, parks, and elsewhere — wherever you need them!
Five-Star Highlights You'll Love
1. The Jinqiao Community Health Center (2F) is an all-in-one pit stop. Right next to the vaccination and pediatric care zones, it offers not just privacy but also "mommy must-haves" like nursing pads, diapers, and wipes.
2. Stuck at Hongqiao or Pudong Airport? Their five-star nursing rooms are an escape from chaotic terminals. You'll actually look forward to layovers now!
3. Shanghai MIXC Mall (Minhang) turns shopping trips into a breeze. Located conveniently on the third floor, this mother-and-baby room is so cozy, it might just tempt you to nap.
How Shanghai Keeps It Real
Shanghai goes beyond fancy rooms. The "Suishenban (随申办)" mobile app will soon include these establishments, making it easier for parents to find nearby nursing facilities.
Regular inspections ensure these rooms stay spick and span, while underperforming ones risk losing their stars.
Where to Find These Five-Star Havens
Here's the full list of five-star mother-and-baby rooms to bookmark:
2024-2025 Shanghai Five-Star Public Mother-and-Baby Rooms
Huangpu District
4th floor, Building B, First Department Store Commercial Center
Jing'an District
4th floor, Building 5, Shanghai United Family Hospital
Changning District
Area A, 4th floor, Outpatient Building, Tong Ren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
T10 International Departure Lounge, Terminal 1, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Hongkou District
B1 floor, LifeHub@Upbund shopping mall
Yangpu District
3rd floor, Building B, Guohua Plaza
Minhang District
Central area, 3rd floor, The MIXC shopping mall
No. 58 boarding area, Terminal 2, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Baoshan District
3rd floor, Longhu Beicheng Paradise Walk
Pudong New Area
Bubble pool area, 8th floor, Children's Store, Shanghai No.1 Yaohan shopping mall
2nd floor, Building 2, Jinqiao Community Health Service Center
Africa Street area, Wuzhou Road M., Terminal 2, Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Island B, Departure Hall, Terminal 2, Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Jiading District
3rd floor, Nanxiang Mega InCity shopping mall
2nd floor, South Block, LifeHub@Anting
Songjiang District
L322, 3rd floor, Songjiang InCity Mall
2nd floor, Public Health Building, Shihudang Town Community Health Service Center
Qingpu District
1st floor, Outpatient Building, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University