Have you ever noticed how kids often complain of feeling sick during car rides, boat trips, or plane journeys—even when adults around them feel fine? That queasy, dizzy, or nauseous feeling is called motion sickness, and it's surprisingly more common in children than adults.
What Is Motion Sickness?
Motion sickness happens when your brain gets confused by mixed signals from your eyes, inner ears, and body. For example, when you’re sitting in the backseat of a car reading a book, your eyes think you're still—but your inner ear (which helps with balance) feels the motion of the car. This mismatch confuses your brain and can make you feel dizzy, nauseous, or even throw up.
Why Kids Are More Likely to Get It
Here are some simple reasons why motion sickness affects kids more than adults:
- Their Inner Ears Are Still Developing
Children's balance system (in the inner ear) is more sensitive than adults'. Because it's still growing and adjusting, it's more likely to react to motion and cause that sick feeling.
- They Can't Always Explain What They Feel
Kids might not recognize early signs like dizziness or nausea. By the time they say, “I feel sick,” it's often already pretty bad.
- They Often Sit in the Backseat
In cars, kids usually sit in the back where the motion feels stronger. They also might not be able to see the road ahead, which makes it worse for their brain to make sense of the movement.
- They Focus on Screens or Books
Many kids like to read, play on tablets, or watch movies during trips. This keeps their eyes focused on something still while their body is moving—one of the main causes of motion sickness.
- They're Just More Sensitive
Some children are just naturally more sensitive to motion. The good news? Many kids grow out of it as they get older.
What Can Parents Do?
If your child gets motion sick often, here are a few simple tips that can help:
- Let them sit in the front seat (if they're old enough and it's safe) or near a window where they can see the road.
- Encourage them to look outside instead of focusing on screens or books.
- Keep the car cool and well-ventilated.
- Offer small snacks (empty tummies can feel worse).
- Use NauseaPlast band
The NauseaPlast band is a natural, safe, and drug-free solution designed to relieve nausea effectively. It works through a specially formulated blend that provides fast-acting and long-lasting relief from nausea caused by motion sickness. The patch is easy to apply, free from harsh chemicals, and has no known side effects, making it a convenient and non-invasive alternative to traditional treatments.
- Use NauseaPlast Car Reed Diffuser
The NauseaPlast car reed diffuser is a natural and soothing solution designed to relieve nausea while traveling. It is safe for kids. Infused with a calming, plant based formula, it helps ease motion sickness by gently dispersing therapeutic aromas into the air. Ideal for use in cars, it provides a safe, chemical-free, and convenient way to create a comfortable environment during journeys. The diffuser supports NauseaPlast's mission of offering sustainable and effective wellness solutions without side effects.
- Use NauseaPlast patch
The NauseaPlast patch is a natural, non-invasive remedy designed to provide effective relief from nausea. Infused with a plant-based formula, it offers a drug free alternative to traditional treatments, making it ideal for those experiencing nausea due to motion sickness, pregnancy, chemotherapy, or post-operative recovery. The patch is easy to apply, long-lasting, and free from harsh chemicals or known side effects, offering a safe and convenient solution for managing nausea anytime, anywhere.
