If you or someone in your family suffers from motion sickness then you have an extra factor to prepare for when you plan for holidays. Not everyone experience the same motion sickness and it may not happen every time. For example some people get motion sick on a cruise ship but not while they are in a car. Others may get sick when they are on a train but not on an airplane. In this family vacation guide blog I’ll give tips on how to dealing with motion sickness during travel.
Common symptoms of motion sickness include sweating, nausea, dizziness, saliva in the mouth that is more than usual, and vomiting. Most people know when it is coming on and do all they can to minimize the effects. Many pregnant women suffer from motion sickness due to the changes taken place in their body. Children are also quite vulnerable to it as well.
There are few things you can do on your own to help prevent the effects of motion sickness from occurring.
1. Many adults find they don’t suffer from motion sickness if they drive the car. This is because the sensors in their brain view the scenery flashing by differently when they are in the driver’s seat. This is why so many get sick when they travel by train. If you are easy to get motion sickness as a passenger in a car avoid a window seat on a train and those seats that face backwards.
2. For children who suffer from motion sickness should avoid play games or read books when in a moving vehicle. They should also ride in the middle seat in order to offer them a view out the front of the vehicle instead of from their peripheral vision on the side windows. Offer them light snacks before travel such as crackers and water. Avoid having them travel on an empty stomach or after eating a large meal.
3. For those who still suffer from motion sickness, an over the counter or a prescription medication may be required for successful holiday travel. Make sure you carefully follow the instructions of such medications. Don’t exceed the recommended dose. If it says to take it with food or water then make sure you do so. Some of them require consumption during a specific period of time prior to your departure so pay attention to this important detail.
Even so, no method or medication is 100% foolproof when it comes to motion sickness. Some people experience it only once in a while and others deal with it all the time. Try to get to some fresh air if possible. If you are on an airplane turn on the air above you and take slow, deep breaths. You will find bags offered in case you do end up having to vomit. You can also try to make your way to the bathroom where you will have more privacy.
While it may be embarrassing you need to understand you aren’t the only one that has problems with motion sickness. The fact that the mode of transportation you are taking may be full during the holiday season can be stressful but you will never have to see most of them ever again. You may want to carry extra clothing with you for those in your part that do suffer from motion sickness, especially children who may end up vomiting on their clothing.
I believe with above tips you can deal with motion sickness and don’t forget to visit family vacation guide blog next time. Thank you
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