Many children suffer from motion sickness. Traveling with your child when he is sick is a real challenge. Many children between the ages of two and twelve do not tolerate the road very well, and sometimes this disease remains for life. Modern medicine cannot offer guaranteed methods of getting rid of motion sickness. However, there are ways to reduce your risk of seasickness and make it easier for you. Take note of a few proven methods.
Instructions
Step 1
On the eve of your trip, give your toddler a good night's sleep so that he will gain strength for a long trip.
Step 2
Tell your child in detail about the upcoming flight or move, especially if the baby goes on the road for the first time in his life. Then the young traveler will not worry and will more easily endure unpleasant moments.
Step 3
Do not overfeed your baby before setting off. However, traveling on an empty stomach is not recommended. It is best to offer your child a small snack, avoiding fatty foods.
Step 4
Carbonated drinks and whole milk should be excluded from the menu. And mint tea with the addition of ginger before a long journey will be very useful. This sweet root is considered one of the best remedies for motion sickness.
Step 5
Book and occupy the places in transport where you least get seasick. In an airplane, it is better to sit near the wings. It will be more comfortable on the train in the compartment, in the head carriage. On the bus, take a seat in the front seat. Also, in a car, be sure to use a child seat, attaching it to the center of the rear seat.
Step 6
Never sit your child on their back in the direction of travel.
Step 7
Make sure that the baby does not turn around and once again watch the flickering objects outside the window. Take the attention of your child with some kind of verbal game, riddles, poetry.
Step 8
If the child has fallen asleep, then do not wake him up.
Step 9
You should not constantly ask your child about his health status. You need to control this imperceptibly from him, you will understand the approach of an attack by pale skin, frequent yawning or coughing.
Step 10
At the first sign of motion sickness, invite your baby to suck on a slice of lemon. Ask your child to breathe slowly and deeply. These measures will distract him from the oncoming nausea.
