New Zealanders love a good road trip, but traveling can be hard for children who experience motion sickness. Whether it's a road trip, a flight, or a boat ride, nausea and dizziness from travel sickness can make the journey unpleasant. If your child struggles with travel or motion sickness, here are five effective ways to help prevent and manage their symptoms.
1. Acupressure Wristbands
Kids Acupressure wristbands, also known as motion sickness bands, are a natural and drug-free way to help prevent nausea. These bands work by applying gentle pressure to the Nei-Kuan (P6) acupressure point on the wrist, which is believed to help reduce feelings of nausea and vomiting. Many parents swear by them as a simple and effective solution for kids' travel sickness. They are especially useful for long road trips or flights where motion sickness might be unavoidable.
2. Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathy offers a variety of natural remedies to help manage kids' motion sickness. From homeopathic travel sickness lollypops, to homeopathic nausea drops, these remedies are a convenient and gentle option for children who experience travel sickness frequently.
3. Lemon for Motion Sickness
Lemon is a natural remedy known to help ease nausea. The refreshing scent of lemon can have a calming effect on the stomach, and sucking on a lemon wedge or drinking lemon-infused water can help settle an upset stomach. Carrying lemon candies or essential oil for your child to sniff can also provide quick relief from travel sickness symptoms.
4. Control Food and Drink Before Traveling
What your child eats before traveling can impact their likelihood of experiencing motion sickness. Avoid heavy, greasy, or overly rich foods before a trip. Instead, offer light meals with bland snacks like crackers, toast, or bananas. Keeping them hydrated with small sips of water or ginger tea can also help settle their stomach during the journey.
5. Ginger for Nausea Relief
Ginger is a well-known natural remedy for nausea. You can give your child ginger tea, ginger candies, or even ginger biscuits before and during travel to help calm their stomach.
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