Motion Sickness
20 March 2008
Whether you’re travelling by car, train, plane or boat sometimes it can all be a bit much for those who suffer from motion sickness or travel sickness. What should be a relaxing time for you getting to your destination or coming home can be a traumatic time if you or your children are feeling ill. It needn’t ruin your journey though. We have given you some advice on dealing with and hopefully preventing motion sickness.
Sadly for some children the shortest of journeys can cause travel or motion sickness.
What can be done to help?
*Plenty of fresh air may help. Keep the windows open a little.
*Avoiding heavy meals, especially meals high in fat can help.
*Sit children facing forwards or backwards. On a ship the centre of the vessel is best.
*Get them to focus on distant objects. Smaller children may need a booster cushion to be able to see through the windscreen.
*Avoid reading or focusing on near objects.
*Some medication may help. Either see your GP or local pharmacist for advice on what you can give to your children.
Sadly, sometimes, there is nothing you can do. Make sure you’re armed with plenty of towels, wipes and plastic bags to help with mopping up and perhaps a change of clothing at hand and a sip of water for the ‘patient’.
Please note the guidance here is for your information only. It does not replace the advice given by your GP and we strongly recommend that you seek advice from your GP before you travel.
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