Lauren

We are travelling to the Caribbean in August. My eleven year old son has never been on a plane, and he has rather a touchy stomach. What is the best remedy to make sure he doesn't get sick on the flight? I've read about those ear patches, but I gather they're not recommended for children. Any suggestions?

tweedy

Lauren, there are all kinds of options now and as a grownup kid with a bad stomach, I remember horrific car rides, but I have never had a problem with flying, or boating, so go figure. <BR> <BR>Check with you doctor on the patch, I think they are now made for kids too. <BR> <BR>There's always Dramamine, which works very well, "tums" and there is a wrist <BR>band that works very well and is not medicated. My grandmother always put my wrist out the window and that always worked, but that will be tuff to do on the plane (lol) <BR> <BR>Hope you have a great trip. <BR> <BR>tweedy <BR>

stephanie

Does he like gingerale? Rumor has it that it (ginger, actually) helps with nausea. Maybe someone who knows this for fact, or has been helped by ginger/gingerale can comment as to the validity of this. Don't know if airlines carry it, you could find out by calling.

Ryan

The Dramamine is a good idea, but may make him sleepy. Depending on when you get in you may want to go for Triptone which does not make one as drowsy.

Linda

I have suffered from motion sickness all my life, and my daughter has as well. Dramamine has a "less drowsy" formula available. It is not a chewable. Bonine doesn't make you as drowsy either and it does come in a chewable. My daughter is 11 and weighs 60 lbs. I break a pill in half (it is scored) and it does the trick. BE SURE to take the medication about 1 hour BEFORE traveling so it has time to take effect. Good Luck.

Linda

I have suffered from motion sickness all my life, and my daughter has as well. Dramamine has a "less drowsy" formula available. It is not a chewable. Bonine doesn't make you as drowsy either and it does come in a chewable. My daughter is 11 and weighs 60 lbs. I break a pill in half (it is scored) and it does the trick. BE SURE to take the medication about 1 hour BEFORE traveling so it has time to take effect. Good Luck.

Linda

I have suffered from motion sickness all my life, and my daughter has as well. Dramamine has a "less drowsy" formula available. It is not a chewable. Bonine doesn't make you as drowsy either and it does come in a chewable. My daughter is 11 and weighs 60 lbs. I break a pill in half (it is scored) and it does the trick. BE SURE to take the medication about 1 hour BEFORE traveling so it has time to take effect. Good Luck.

linda

please forgive my triplicate postings--it was in error

Jackie

Lauren, <BR> <BR>Try the wrist bands. Here in Canada they are sold under the name "Sea Bands". I paid about $18 for them at a drugstore. My 11 yr old daughter gets motion sickness and these have really done the trick. It's so nice to get to the end of a trip and not have her groggy from drugs. Good Luck!

Decent Tropical

I have heard and read in several places that ginger can be effective against nausea and motion sickness. Maybe the best thing would be for him to eat some candied ginger before and during the fight. I think candied ginger may be available at Asian food markets. <BR> <BR>Otherwise, you can try having him sprinkle ginger powder (available at any grocery store) on his food or you can look for ginger capsules or tablets at a health food store of pharmacy. Many mail-order and internet stores should carry these as well. <BR> <BR>I don't know how much actual ginger is in ginger ale!

Decent Tropical

Funny, when I was a kid ginger ale was my fav. drink! I flew a lot for a kid, maybe the ginger ale helped me! Who knows!

Decent Tropical

Sorry but I just thought of something else. If your son has a sensitive stomach, it may be best for him to drink only bottled water even if the water on the island where you will be is considered safe to drink. Beware of ice in drinks. <BR> <BR>He should probably avoid eating any raw fruits or vegetables which cannot be peeled and food from street vendors. To play it safe, eat more cooked and peeled vegetables instead of the usual salads.