In fact, under the age of 12 years, more than 50% of children face the problem of motion sickness. This phenomenon has long been called - kinetosis, that is, fear of movement. And the cause of kinetosis is impaired functioning of the vestibular apparatus. Conflicting information enters the child’s brain: all the senses say that he is in motion, but the vestibular apparatus located in the inner ear reports that there is no movement.
So, your baby is rocking in the car. What to do in this case? First of all, before the trip you can "stir up" the vestibular apparatus. This is the best way to promote physical activity. Particularly effective are exercises associated with turns and tilts of the head, jumping on one leg, walking backwards, the figure of a "swallow" and the like.The child is rocking in the car - what should I do? In order to minimize the possibility of kinetosis, it is necessary to maintain optimal conditions in the car during trips:
- remove all annoying odors and sounds (the smell of perfume, flavor, gasoline, tobacco smoke, loud music);
- every hour and a half should stop and at least 10-15 minutes out of the car;
- it is desirable that the cabin is constantly maintained at a temperature of about 18-20 degrees;
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For example, if a child is nauseous, you can try to give him sour lollipops. An excellent remedy is also a lemon peel - you need to hold it for a while behind your cheek. You can also get rid of unpleasant symptoms by holding a swab moistened with chamomile or peppermint essential oil by bringing the baby up to the nose. Ginger also helps to make the trip easier - it should be pre-cut into slices and let the baby suck with honey. If a one-year-old baby is rocking in a car, ginger can also be used, but it is better to add it to a bottle of tea or a mixture. For older children in pharmacies you can buy ginger in capsules. But if the child is dizzy, the best option would be to put a towel moistened with water on his forehead.Is the child cradled in a car? What to do in such situations, you already know. The main thing is not to get confused and at the important moment to provide your child with the necessary help.