If your children suffer from car sicknesses, don’t worry you’re not alone. One of the main reasons for child carsickness is that they can’t see out of the car, which can lead to them concentrating on hand-held computer games and DVDs. If your child does suffer with sickness when driving, and you’re looking to buy a new car, consider going for an SUV, like a Ford Kuga with opera-style seating, where the rear seats are higher than the front seats and head restraints don’t impede the view forward.
Here are some tips that can help limit the effects of car sickness:
- Encourage your child to focus on a distant point outside the car. Playing games like “I-Spy” can help with this.
- Audio books can also help your child relax whilst looking out of the window
- Limit how much time your child spends on hand held consoles or reading where the eyes stay focused within the car
- If your child has a car seat, position it so that they can see outside.
- Fresh air can help, so consider opening the windows slightly
One old wives tale is that if you sit your child on a piece of paper, this will prevent car sickness. I have no idea if this works, but feel free to give it a go!
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