As per the American Society of Pediatrics, symptoms are mainly triggered by motion.
Motion sickness happens when your brain has a “sensory mismatch.” A preschool-aged child watching a movie or an older child reading a book in the car is an example of this mismatch. The child’s body feels the motion but their eyes are fixed on something still -- like a screen. These inconsistent “incoming messages” to the brain can cause the body to react with sweating, dizziness, and nausea that can lead to vomiting. Children between the ages of 2-5 are particularly susceptible. Here are 8 tips for avoiding car sickness in children:
When all efforts fail, and you have a sick toddler or preschool-aged child -- know that car sickness usually wanes by adolescence. If these tips don’t help, consult your child’s doctor for additional information. If you need more information, contact us.
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5/3/2021 02:21:14 pm
It was really helpful when you explained that allowing your child to have time to move their body around which can help them get over their carsickness. Next month, my sister is wanting to take her daughter on a bus charter trip to a theme park that her daughter has been wanting to go to. I will have to tell my sister that she will have to keep these tips in mind so that she can help her daughter that tends to get car sick sometimes.
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