{"id":24966,"date":"2021-03-30T09:30:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T13:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=24966"},"modified":"2023-05-08T17:21:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T21:21:05","slug":"car-sickness-in-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/car-sickness-in-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"The parent\u2019s guide to car sickness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endless coughs and sneezes, runny noses, and unexplained itchy bumps\u2014kids seem to be a magnet for germs. In our parent\u2019s guide to childhood illnesses, we talk about the symptoms and treatments for the most common conditions. Read the full series <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tag\/common-childhood-illnesses\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#car-sickness\">What is car sickness?<\/a> | <a href=\"#symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a> | <a href=\"#diagnosis\">Diagnosis<\/a> | <a href=\"#treatments\">Treatments<\/a> | <a href=\"#prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know someone who asks you to save any unused air sick bags when you fly, be kind to them. They are the parents of a child with car sickness, and they are preparing for battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More accurately called motion sickness\u2014as it can occur on any type of moving vehicle or equipment\u2014car sickness is not fun for anyone, especially children and their parents. The good news is that there are ways to help make those road trips more comfortable for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"car-sickness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is car sickness?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMotion sickness is caused by the brain receiving conflicting information from the inner ears, eyes, and nerves in the joints and muscles,\u201d says<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonibrayermd.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toni Brayer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, internal medicine physician at Sutter Health Institute for Health and Healing in San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBalance is different from other senses because there are multiple inputs from the body,\u201d explains Dr. Brayer. \u201cNormally the brain compares and integrates these messages. If the inner ear senses motion it sends signals to the brain but if the eyes or head aren\u2019t moving, the brain is getting confusing messages which can cause nausea, sweating and general feeling unwell.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/12782-motion-sickness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 1 in 3 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will experience motion sickness in their lifetime. Anyone can experience motion sickness, but it most commonly occurs in women and in children age two to 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other factors that can increase a child\u2019s risk of experiencing motion sickness include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/family-health-history\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of motion sickness, especially a close relative like a parent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inner ear disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the most common form of motion sickness in children is car sickness, it can happen on anything that moves, including planes, trains, busses, boats, amusement park rides, and playground equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car sickness symptoms in children<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is hard to miss a child vomiting\u2014a very dramatic indication of car sickness\u2014but not all children (or adults) who experience motion sickness will vomit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other motion sickness symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea (with or without vomiting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold sweats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased saliva<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pallor (pale skin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid breathing or gulping for air<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restlessness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yawning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older children can usually let parents know they feel queasy, and often recognize that feeling as car sickness if they have experienced it before. Younger children may not be able to describe how they are feeling, and may just exhibit some of the above symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should I do if my child has car sickness?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion sickness doesn\u2019t usually require a visit with a healthcare provider unless something other than motion sickness may be causing the symptoms, or if it is severe enough to require medication. If needed, a visit with the child\u2019s pediatrician is the place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To diagnose motion sickness, the healthcare provider will ask about the child\u2019s symptoms, and may do a physical exam, particularly of the eyes and ears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/head-neck-nervous-system\/Pages\/Car-Sickness.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should visit a healthcare provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have symptoms of motion sickness at times when they are not involved with a movement activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also have a headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have difficulty hearing, seeing, walking, or talking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They stare off into space<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms, particularly if they occur while the child is not in motion, may indicate a condition other than motion sickness, and warrant a visit with a healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is some evidence that children who experience motion sickness may be<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/migraine-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prone to migraines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the future. This is something to watch for and discuss with a healthcare provider if migraine symptoms occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatments for car sickness in kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cChildren often grow out of car sickness as the body learns to adapt to these mixed signals,\u201d says<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitals.com\/doctors\/1q6n1n\/alexander-borsand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexander Lightstone Borsand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. \u201cMotion sickness often resolves as the body gets used to the motion and adapts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural remedies for car sickness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, the best treatment for motion sickness is to stop the activity\u2014stop the car, get off the ride, and let the child stay still for a while. Of course, this is not always possible. If stopping is not an option, there are other things to try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering ginger ale, ginger tea, or peppermint tea to reduce nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucking on sour candy or ginger candy (for children old enough that this is not a choking hazard)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting your hand out the window and letting the cold air hit the hand (if it can be done safely) to blunt the signals to the brain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blowing cold air from the window or AC on the face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking out the window at the horizon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing acupressure wrist bands such as Sea-Bands<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distractions are helpful, such as music, or pointing out things through the window. Avoid distractions like toys, books, video games, or other objects in the car.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications for car sickness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of this works, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/motion-sickness-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medication is an option<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially for long journeys or for children who get motion sickness frequently. Kids\u2019 motion sickness medicine include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antihistamines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dramamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dramamine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (dimenhydrinate), may alleviate symptoms.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/taking-antihistamines-daily\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-drowsy antihistamines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not effective. Do not give to children younger than age 2, and check dosing carefully for children 2 and older.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/bonine\"><b>Bonine<\/b><\/a><b> (meclizine):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While this is over-the-counter medicine, it is only approved for ages 12 and up. \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/meclizine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meclizine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is slow acting so it should be taken 12 hours before the trip and again right before,\u201d says Dr. Brayer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scopase (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/transderm-scop-1-5-mg\"><b>scopolamine<\/b><\/a><b>):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is usually administered via a patch on the skin, and is prescription only. It is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com\/content-hub\/does-your-child-get-motion-sickness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only approved for people 12 years old and up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These medications can have side effects, such as drowsiness, which need to be planned for ahead of time. They can also interact with other medications. Always check with your child\u2019s healthcare provider before giving them medication, including over-the-counter, herbal, and \u201cnatural\u201d medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/nausea-relief-medication-and-home-remedies\/\"><b>What can you take for nausea relief? 20 medications and remedies<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prevent car sickness in kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/childrens-health\/expert-answers\/car-sickness-in-children\/faq-20057876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes a long way when it comes to motion sickness. \u201cThe first rule is never read, or look down at a phone or computer when riding in a car,\u201d says Dr. Brayer. Parents can also try the following tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning the route ahead of time to include frequent stops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping the child well-hydrated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding big meals before and during the trip\u2014stick to small, bland snacks, and don\u2019t let the child go more than three hours without eating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to plan the drive to happen during naptime<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of seating can also make a difference. Face forward when traveling (except for young children who are safest in rear-facing car seats), and try to choose the seating least likely to cause motion sickness:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car: Front passenger seat (for people age 13 and up who meet the requirements to safely sit in the front seat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruise ship: Cabin toward the front or middle of the ship, on a lower level (closer to the water)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat: Middle of the boat (on the upper deck, if multiple levels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bus: By the window<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plane: Wing section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train: Forward-facing window seat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion sickness is simply unpleasant. Mercifully, there are ways to help prevent motion sickness and treat it if it occurs. If the non-pharmaceutical options don\u2019t help, speak with your child\u2019s healthcare provider about medication options. And always make sure there are plenty of disposable bags in the car.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endless coughs and sneezes, runny noses, and unexplained itchy bumps\u2014kids seem to be a magnet for germs. In our parent\u2019s guide to childhood illnesses, we talk about the symptoms and treatments for the most common conditions. Read the full series here. 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