I am hoping to get some advise from Mums that have had some success with travel sickness with their kids.
My 8 year old suffers quite badly when we travel for holidays, in the car or by plane.
I have tried giving her travelcalm tablets as well as Kwells for kids but they don't seem to work. She has also started to have some anxiety leading up to a trip at the thought of her being sick.
I was thinking that maybe hypnotherapy could be something to look at.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreaciated.
We are in Adelaide.
Daughter with travel sickness
Daughter with travel sickness
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The thing that helped me the most was keeping my head up, having a breeze on my face like a personal fan, having lollies or something to suck on, and having something like a cold flannel on my neck or my face. Oh and a window seat. Something like lemonade to sip on. Hunger makes it worse being overly full makes it worse.
Things like reading, playing on devices that make me look on a downward angle make it worse. I still can't check my phone in a car as a passenger. If I watch a screen it has to keep my head upright.
I'd try therapy, especially since she's now developing anxiety as well. Try to find a reputable psychologist who also does hypnotherapy.
I'd also look into acupuncture, someone who works with Chinese/herbal medicine. Give them a call and see what/how they might help.
I feel his pain as a fellow child and sometimes still adult sufferer! This helps me and my children...sitting in front or at least near a window for fresh air..always looking up...singing
for distraction...sipping coke(unfortunately but it works) travel sickness lollipops are fabulous..always eat but not over eat...good luck!
Maxalon you need a script from the doctor