The child is rocking in the car: what to do? Tips and Tricks

In fact, at the age of 12 years, more than 50% of children face the problem of motion sickness. This phenomenon has long ago been called kinetosis, that is, fear of movement. And the reason for kinetosis is a violation of the vestibular apparatus. Contradictory information enters the child's brain: all sense organs say that it is in motion, but the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear reports that there is no movement.

So, your child is rocking in the car. What to do in this case? First of all, before the trip, you can "stir up" the vestibular apparatus. This is best promoted by physical activity. Especially effective are the exercises connected with turns and inclinations of a head, jumps on one leg, walking backwards, a figure "swallow" and the like.

The child is rocking in the car - what to do? To minimize the possibility of kinetosis to a minimum, it is necessary to maintain optimum conditions during the trips in the car:

• Remove all irritating smells and sounds (smell of perfume, flavor, gasoline, tobacco smoke, loud music);
• Every hour and a half should be stopped and at least 10-15 minutes to get out of the car;
• It is desirable that the temperature in the cabin is kept at about 18-20 degrees;
• If the child does not sleep, it is better to distract him from the road: talk to him, interest him with a new toy, etc .;
• It is better that the child looks at the road ahead, not backward or sideways;
• Before the trip the baby should be calm and well rested;
• You can draw the attention of the child to a fixed object in the cabin.

Unfortunately, it happens that you can not avoid kinetosis. If a child is rocking in the car, what should I do?

There are a number of special preparations for children against motion sickness. The most popular of them are Avia-Sea, Dramina, Vertichhel. Before using these drugs it is better to consult a pediatrician, although they are completely harmless to babies.

However, even knowing why the child is crawling in the car, many parents do not risk giving their children medication. If you treat them, you will most likely be interested in learning about folk secrets and tricks that help overcome the symptoms of motion sickness.

For example, if a child is sick, you can try to give him lollipops with an acidic taste. An excellent tool is also a crust of lemon - it should be held for a while behind the cheek. Also, you can get rid of unpleasant symptoms by lifting a tampon to your nose, moistened with essential oil of chamomile or mint. To make the trip easier and ginger will help - it should be pre-cut into plates and give the baby to suck with honey. If a one-year-old child is rocking in the car, ginger can also be used, but it's better to add it to a bottle of tea or a mixture. For older children in pharmacies, you can buy ginger in capsules. But if a child experiences dizziness, the best option is to attach a towel moistened with water to his forehead.

Does the child rock in the car? What to do in such situations, you already know. The main thing is not to get lost and at an important moment to provide your child with the necessary help.