China — Baby Travel Info
China car seat laws, baby formula availability, and tap water safety for families travelling with children.
Car Seat Laws
- Legally required
- partial
- Age range
- 0 – 4 years
- Approved standards
- CCC (GB 27887)
- Rear-facing required
- no
- Enforcement notes
- National standard exists; enforcement varies dramatically by city. Shanghai and Shenzhen strictly enforce.
- Notes
- National standard GB 27887 for child restraints. Several major cities (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou) have mandatory car seat laws for children under 4. No unified national law yet. Car seats must carry CCC certification for domestic sale. Taxis generally exempt.
Compatible Car Seats
| Model | Type | Certifications | Compatible |
|---|
Formula Availability
- Availability
- yes
- Notes
- Local and international brands widely available in cities; Western brands in import stores
Tap Water Safety
- Safety
- no
- Notes
- Use bottled water for drinking and formula preparation throughout the country