There are ways to treat motion sickness in children

When some children are not fully developed, the central nervous system in their brain will be underdeveloped. Motion sickness occurs when riding in a car. Common symptoms are retching and drowsiness. When children are carsick, parents can solve these problems by massaging the temples or taking motion sickness medicine. In summer, when the temperature inside the car is high, you can open the windows to dissipate the heat to relieve your child's motion sickness.

Understand the causes of motion sickness_What are the causes of motion sickness

All types of motion sickness have the same cause: conflicting signals from the eyes and other sensory organs to the brain. For example, in the case of motion sickness, you are sitting in a car and your eyes tell your brain that your "body is not moving", but the vestibular system in your inner ear, which is responsible for sensing balance, tells your brain that you "are moving". The conflict between what you see and what you perceive triggers your brain to produce a neurotransmitter that your body mistakes as a sign of hallucinogenic poisoning, and it tries to escape from the disorder that causes your brain to mess with it.

Looking out the front window.

Looking out the window allows the brain to confirm that the body is actually moving by signaling the balance system, helping to resolve the disharmony that causes motion sickness. Stare at a distant, stationary object, such as the horizon. Avoid activities that require your eyes to remain fixed in one place, such as reading or playing cards. Don't keep turning around or looking left and right.

Sit in the front row.

Consider driving yourself (if you can). Drivers rarely get carsick because they always keep their eyes on the road. Sitting in the passenger seat is the next best option. You have a better view, and the front seats in some cars are less bumpy. If you can't or don't want to drive, imagine or pretend you are driving in your mind. This can often prevent or reduce nausea.

Close your eyes.

Sleep (if you can). If you close your eyes you won't be able to see anything, eliminating the factors that cause motion sickness. In addition, sleeping can effectively take your mind off motion sickness.

Open the window.

Although it's not clear why, many people find that breathing in fresh, cool air makes them feel better. If you can't open the window, you can breathe against the bottom of the window. Outside air may enter the car from there. Some people find certain smells more bothersome, such as car air freshener, perfume, cigarette smoke, and food odors. Try to eliminate the source of the odor or allow fresh air to flow into the car. If neither of those options works, try a light spray of a calming scent, like lavender or mint, to mask the other smells. See the tips below.

Stop and rest for a while.

Get out of the car and stretch your muscles. Sit on a bench or under a tree and breathe deeply through your mouth, drawing the air into your abdomen and exhaling it to help your body relax. This is especially important if the car has to travel on a winding mountain road for a while. Frequent stops not only help reduce motion sickness symptoms, but also allow drivers to rest well.

Press the acupoints.

If you think you might be experiencing motion sickness, gently apply pressure to your forearm from the center of your wrist, between the two tendons, about an inch or so toward your elbow. This is Neiguan point. You can also purchase Neiguan acupoint massage wristbands. [2] Pressing on these points should temporarily delay or reduce nausea, allowing you to hold off until you stop the car and rest. You can also purchase acupressure wristbands at your local pharmacy.