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Are you looking for natural remedies for motion sickness? You’re in luck because there are several practical things you can try to make car rides more comfortable for kids who experience motion sickness.
I recently discovered that my middle child has a mild case of motion sickness. We are lucky to not have any vomiting, but he gets nauseous and just overall feels yucky.
I came up with a great travel kit for car sickness filled with natural remedies. I use this for my 5-year-old, but everything in it would work for adults as well. I’ll show you how to put your own kit together at the end of the post.
First, let’s go over a few simple ways to make car rides more comfortable for those who experience motion sickness.
How Can You Help a Child Manage Motion Sickness?
There are several simple tIps that may make the car rides easier.
Turn Off The Screens
Watching a tablet or phone while moving can make motion sickness worse for some children. If you’re dealing with a car-sick kid, try encouraging them to look outside, having them rest their head, or breathing in fresh air through the window.
Take Deep Breaths
When the child starts feeling uncomfortable, support them to breathe slowly. It can be a nice calming activity for the kid.
Get Some Fresh Air
Try rolling down the windows or take a break and get out of the car for a bit. Fresh air can help temporarily relieve the uneasiness, and of course, stopping the car will temporarily relieve motion sickness.
Encourage Sleep
If you’re planning longer trips, then traveling around your child’s regular rest time may make the journey more manageable if they find it easy to fall asleep during car rides.
What Foods are Good?
Before a car ride, consider a light meal or a snack that your child can tolerate easily rather than a heavy meal.
What can you give your child
Once you’ve made sure your travel environment is set up to best prevent motion sickness, I suggest having some natural remedies on hand in case the nausea strikes.
Ginger
Ginger is commonly used in foods, drinks, and supplements by people looking for ways to manage nausea. However, if you’re considering ginger, check with the pediatrician first, especially if your child takes any medications or has an underlying health condition.
Acupressure Bands
Acupressure bands are another option to consider. Some people use them during travel. It is worn around the wrist and are known to apply pressure to a specific area.
How To Make a Car Kit
I put together a small car-sick kit with a few items that can make your travel a bit more comfortable. I keep this small bag in my car so we can use it whenever needed.
In my motion sickness travel kit, I include 5 natural remedies to relieve or prevent car sickness:
- Ginger chews
- Acupressure bands
- Water bottles
- Plain, familiar snacks
- Tissues/towels and a change of clothes
- Child’s comfort toy/item
- Wet wipes
- Disposable bags
I reused a small makeup bag that wasn’t being used, which was the perfect size for this. I keep my travel bag in the car since my son starts to get nauseous after about 30 minutes, and sometimes we need one of these items even on a short trip.
Do you have a kiddo that gets car sick? What car items do you use to make your family rides more comfortable?
