Some families don't dare go anywhere without a sickness bag handy. A child reading a book in the backseat of a car, for example, will feel the motion of the car but will not see the motion, since her view is focused on the printed page on her lap. As unpleasant as motion sickness is, it has no lasting effects. So here are some tactics for the open road. Crack the window.
Fresh air seems to make a queasy child feel a bit better.
So open the window a bit on car trips, even if it's cold outside, advises Dr. Mendelson. Make frequent stops. Since many kids don't get sick during the first 30 minutes or so of a car trip, the more stops you make, the less likely your child will become ill. When you stop, have the child get out of the car to get some fresh air and walk around a bit. Pass up heavy, greasy meals.