The summer season is approaching and with it the frequent short or long-distance trips begin, to the holiday destinations. When traveling with young children, you run the risk of possible dizziness in the middle of the trip and with it nausea and vomiting. Today we are going to see a series of tips to prevent car sickness, so if you plan to travel soon, do not miss these tips.
Usually, children start to feel sick on trips between the ages of 2 and 12, approximately. This occurs because the body remains stationary, while everything around it moves. The brain sends a signal that the sight receives incorrectly. This lack of coordination is the cause of the loss of balance.
It is rare for children under 2 years of age to suffer from these types of disorders. The cause may be because at that age, your body has not yet acquired a sense of balance. This occurs approximately when they begin to walk. From that age is when develop a greater propensity for dizziness and nausea on travel.
Of course, not all children will suffer from the same disorder. It is possible that if your child is used to traveling from a very young age, he will not develop this disorder. However, children who do suffer from this disorder gradually lose it by age 12. Although there are people who, as adults, still continue to get dizzy whenever they travel, whether by car, train or any transport.
How to prevent car sickness
There is medication that can be used, always under medical recommendation, especially if we talk about the case of younger children. But it will always be preferable to opt for drugs as the last option. Try to follow this series of recommendations and maybe you can prevent your children from getting dizzy on the next car trips.
- Keep a cool temperature inside the car: The interior of a car is very small, so heat condenses very easily. It is important to avoid hot weather inside the car, since the heat will cause the feeling of dizziness to arrive with more speed.
- Do not travel on a full stomach: Although it is not recommended that children go on an empty stomach. The ideal thing so that they do not get dizzy, is to have something light before going out, no milk or derivatives. During the trip, you can take advantage of the corresponding stops so that they have something else. You can too bring some crackers and that they take them along the way. It is important not to drink soft drinks or sweets, which are heavier and promote nausea.
- Stay hydrated: It is also important that you do not leave home with a stomach full of liquids. Try bring fresh water and if the children accept it, with a touch of lemon. Taking it in small sips will keep you well hydrated and will have less chance of getting dizzy.
- Avoid mobile screens and reading: There is nothing worse for a person prone to motion sickness, than reading in the car. To avoid dizziness, it is best to keep children entertained with songs or games.
- Sleeping in the car: When we sleep we do not lose our balance, therefore, whenever we can try to make trips match the sleeping times of the kids.
Good driving is essential
In addition to the precaution that must be taken on the road, if we carry children or people prone to motion sickness in the car, we must drive in a much smoother way. Potholes, sudden lane or speed changes, promote loss of balance. Try to keep a constant march, where do not make sudden braking or sudden movements.
You will also have to make several stops to rest. This is something that you should never postpone, since the driver himself needs to make stops every two hours. But also these stops are key for children to get fresh air, to walk, go to the toilet and have some food, in small quantities.
And in case none of these remedies work, do not forget to carry bags in case they need to vomit.
