Question:
will shortly be doing some pretty serious travel with my 8.5 month
old daughter. We are talking numerous plane rides (seven, to be
exact!) within the space of ten days. When my fifteen year old was
three or four, there was liquid dramamine which could be given
(sparingly) to kids. Now, when I ask the pharmacist about something
to avoid motion sickness in babies, I get blank looks. No liquid
dramamine... Some has suggested Benadryl to make her sleep. Anyone
else have suggestions?
Answer:
Ask your pediatrician! Many adults use a patch to avoid motion sickness;
maybe there is a similar patch available for infants.
Sounds like you're expecting the worst. I don't think I'd worry too much. We
did a lot of air traveling with our daughters, starting when they were just a
few weeks old. Actually, we had no problem with motion sickness. Just be
sure you have a bottle or pacifier for your daughter to suck on, particularly
during take offs and landings. Sucking will help prevent that pressure buildup
in her ears, which otherwise may get unconfortable for her.
Believe me, your real worries don't start until she's a toddler and wants to run
up and down the aisle, constantly! Have a great trip.
