If you have a child still young enough to need a car seat, bring it with you when you travel. Have them sit in their car seat on the plane, since seating young children on your lap during a plane ride may be dangerous. You could lose your grip on your child during a sudden descent. In the event of severe turbulence, if you are seated with a safety belt strapped across both of you, the force of your body straining against the belt might crush your child. Do not allow your children to wander around the cabin unattended. Bring lots of toys so that they stay involved in safe activities. Never let a child go to the rest room alone.

The child safety seats available from car rental agencies are often in poor condition, and you may not know how to install one properly or how to get your child in and out easily. It's always best to take one from home with you.

Never allow your children to swim unattended, and make sure there is always a lifeguard on duty. When walking in busy markets or down crowded streets, keep a firm grip on your children. If you have more than two children and are a single parent, form a chain so that everyone is holding hands. Be sure to carry a backpack so that both your hands are free. Never leave your children alone. If you are at a resort and want to leave your children with a sitter, be sure to investigate the service and make sure it's reputable. Practice the same safety precautions you use at home, only more vigilantly.