Since the Chinese are fond of children, traveling with children in China is not difficult, but it can be a challenge. In order to keep your child healthy, safe and comfortable during travel, some tips are offered:

Before Travel

1) Luggage Preparation

Prepare carefully but never make your baggage too heavy. If you travel with an infant, the following items should be include in your luggage:

• Blanket for baby to sleep with
• Baby food and drink
• Baby wipes
• Bottles
• Sufficient disposable diapers
• Safety seat
• Extra changes of clothing
• First-aid kit containing necessary medicines such as antibiotic ointment for cuts and scrapes, allergy relievers and motion sickness relievers
• Pacifiers, candies, or chewing gum to ease air pressure
• Sun hat and sun screen
• Toys and books
• Plastic grocery or zip-lock bags in a variety of sizes which can be used to carry soiled diapers, clothes, and shoes

• For an Infant (up to 2 years of age), the fare for international and domestic flights is 10% of the full fare; the infant cannot occupy a seat. Limit one lap child per accompanying adult.
• For a Child (2-12 years of age), the fare for a seat on a domestic flight is 50% of the full fare.
• Child up to 12 years old is free from the airport construction fee but departure tax is required.
• If you purchase a ticket for your child, reserve adjoining seats.

When Traveling

1) On the Plane or Train

• It is advisable to avoid the main rush at check in desks if you are carrying a child. In this way you will be less likely to be jostled and so ensure your child will not sustain accidental injury. So either check in early or as late as is reasonably possible.
• If your child has a medical condition that may become an issue during the flight, make a flight attendant, counter agent, or gate agent aware of that possibility before the flight.
• Keep your child in his safety seat and prevent him from walking around freely.
• Always make your child sits away from an aisle to avoid being bumped by a person or a passing serving cart.
• Be sure to have baby's ears checked by your pediatrician before flying.
• When the plane ascends or descends, give your child chewing gum to ease air pressure.
  

• Check the room for anything dangerous, such as sharp objects on the floor or protruding pieces of metal.
• Make sure that electrical outlet covers, doorknob covers, toilet locks, and other childproof gear are equipped in your room.
• Move glasses, ashtrays, matches, coffee makers, and travel shampoos out of your child's reach.
• Inquire carefully about the childcare facilities in the hotel, if you plan to use them.
  

• Keep your children close to you when traveling, especially in crowded areas such as stations, scenic spots and streets.
• When your child plays alone, you should make sure that play areas are age-appropriate for children.
• Watch young children closely and tell them never to eat anything growing in the woods.

Keep your child away from the brushwood to avoid being bitten by insects.
In brief, there are more tips involved in traveling with a child, but the essential is to pay close attention to your children and keep them under control during the whole trip.