Goodbye to dizziness: why children get dizzy in the car and how to avoid it

The time comes for the trip and they don't forget the seasickness bags. It is a few laps in a car and the children have a stomach upset. Although not all children happen, while there are children who get dizzy, others have no problem, even if it is a long trip. Why does my son get dizzy? And above all, How to avoid dizziness of children by car?

If your child is one of those who get dizzy frequently, keep these tips in mind to reduce dizziness on car trips. It is difficult to eliminate them one hundred percent, but at least you can travel all quieter.

Why children get dizzy in the car

The motion sickness or motion sickness It is a balance disorder due to movement in people traveling by car or other means of transport (plane, train, boat). This happens because the body is stopped but everything moves around us.

It is rare for dizziness to affect children under two years, but according to the AEP from that age the sensitivity to dizziness is increased to 12 years. Later, its frequency decreases, although there are adults who continue to suffer from motion sickness throughout their lives.

The cause of dizziness must be sought in a loss of balance, which involves the lack of coordination between the eyesight and the sensations received by the inner ear and our musculoskeletal system, that acceleration.

When we get dizzy, we suffer an unpleasant sensation of instability that is accompanied by symptoms such as cold sweats, paleness, yawning, salivation, nausea and vomiting. Some of these symptoms, such as vomiting, are due to the nervous center that causes vomiting is located in the brainstem, very close to the organ of balance.

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How to avoid dizziness in the car

The feeling of loss of balance and orientation is usually accompanied by the urge to vomit. The most important is try to prevent dizziness, that the information received by the brain from sight, hearing, muscles and bones does not confuse them. Here are some tips.

  • It's advisable keep your eyes on the horizon, especially in front of the vehicle whenever possible. You can also look through its side windows, but in the distance: mountains or distant clouds ...

  • It is not convenient to read or write, paint, draw, or stare at a screen. Because then we are less aware of the external movement and favor dizziness: the child stares at an object and when he looks around him the adaptation is more difficult because the change is too abrupt.

  • Try to make the child don't go hungry or have eaten too much. On long trips, you can take advantage of the stops (every two hours) to have something light to eat.

  • At the wheel you have to avoid rough driving, with special care when cornering and braking.

  • Inside the vehicle it is advisable to maintain conditions of nice temperature and ventilation, avoiding as much as possible excessive heat or very strong heating. Ventilate the interior occasionally.

  • The distraction help the child not get dizzy: play see-see, sing, look for shapes in the mountains, clouds ...

  • Try to make stops on the road every two to three hours.

  • Avoid sudden movements of acceleration and deceleration when driving, as well as overly winding roads.

  • Dizziness does not appear during sleep, so you can try travel at times that match the child's bedtime (night, naps ...) and encourage the child to sleep.

Drugs to prevent dizziness they should be considered as a last option (they have side effects that must be taken into account), and for somewhat older children. Consult the pediatrician about it if your child is prone to dizziness and follow its instructions.

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What to do if the child has become dizzy in the car?

If the child shows signs of being dizzy or says it when he learns to identify the symptoms, it is time to open the windows to give him the air and stop in a suitable place to go for a walk, cool down, eat something ...

Bring replacement clothes, wipes and a healthy snack for the kids (it can help the stomach recover after vomiting, as long as the child feels like it) and continue the journey better.

As we surely have to stop if he vomits, we will follow the previous advice: that the child walks, drinks or even if he is very unwell, he can lie on his back with his eyes closed until he is better. A fresh wipe on the forehead or neck will help you improve.

We hope these Tips to avoid dizziness in children when they drive be useful to you In any case remember that if the child vomits it is because he cannot avoid it. You have to have patience, understanding and ensure that the child does not feel more nervous.

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