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© BETTER LIFE HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD? If your child is prone to motion sickness, plan your car trip for cooler times of day. Early mornings or late afternoons are easier on the tummy. The further your child sits from the front windscreen, the less their eyes can anticipate motion. If possible, seat your child in the middle of the back seat so they can look out the front window. Being able to see the road ahead helps their brain sync what they see with what they feel. Keep wet wipes, a towel, a change of clothes, and a few plastic bags handy. WHILE YOU'RE ON THE ROAD Once the car is in motion, encourage your child to look outside, not down. Playing interactive games helps take their mind off how they're feeling. Try spotting specific cars, animals, or number plates. Gentle background music helps distract the brain from conflicting motion signals and lowers stress levels. If your route takes you through the bends of the Drakensberg or along the winding coastal roads of the Eastern Cape, take it slow. Sharp turns and sudden braking can make motion sickness worse. Every hour or two, pull over for a breather and let everyone stretch their legs. Travelling on an empty stomach can make your child’s nausea worse because there’s nothing to soak up the stomach acid that builds up when they haven't eaten, but grabbing a pie or burger from the Engen stop before the next tollgate isn't the answer either. Heavy, greasy food only increases the likelihood of motion sickness. Stick to light, easy snacks for your child, like fruit, crackers, or a sandwich, to keep their little tummies happy and calm. WHEN NAUSEA STRIKES If your child starts feeling sick and there’s nowhere safe to pull over, offer small sips of water or diluted juice to keep them hydrated. Giving your child a sweet to suck on can also help by keeping saliva flowing and calming the stomach until you can stop the car, while chewing gum keeps the jaw moving and stimulates the vestibular system, helping steady the body's balance response. And then there's the power of smell. The brain's balance and nausea centres are closely linked to the sense of smell, so opening the windows for fresh air or using a mint, ginger, or citrus scent in the car can help settle things down. If motion sickness is a regular part of your family's road trips, chat to your Dis-Chem pharmacist or doctor about child-friendly motion sickness tablets and acupressure wristbands that can help prevent nausea. »
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