Dealing with travel sickness

Some children suffer with travel sickness but most children are fine; if your child has travel sickness, here are some tips that may help:

• Try to keep the car cool and open the windows
• Try not to give your child lots of food before the journey
• Cover the windows with sun blinds to protect your child from the glare of the sun and encourage them to look forwards rather than sideways (this can make symptoms worse)
• Avoid strong smelling foods or odours in the car (do not smoke, for example)
• Be prepared if your child does vomit; take plenty of plastic bags and cover their knees with a towel.

If your child is over 2 they can take medication to ease their symptoms; you should ask your GP or pharmacist for advice and make sure you take plenty of medication with you.

Travelling with a Newborn Baby:

• Travelling with a Newborn Baby
• Health and Safety
• What to Take
• Different travel and holiday options
• Out and about
• Transporting newborns

• Travelling with a young child
• Going on a long car journey
• Keeping your child entertained
• Packing checklist
• Tips for safe travel
• Dealing with travel sickness