Nausea is another digestion-related problem. Children are especially prone to becoming nauseated while in a moving vehicle, probably because their inner ear structure is so small that the irregular swaying back and forth disturbs the fluid-filled canals in the middle ear. The ear tells the brain that the body is moving, but the eyes say that it isn't. This conflict of information confuses the brain and causes dizziness and nausea. That's why activities like reading or playing lap games while traveling can prompt motion sickness more easily than looking out the window.
Nausea responds to a simple tea of peppermint , or even sucking on a peppermint candy.
Peppermint often prevents vomiting, although not in the case of food poisoning or when the stomach really needs to be evacuated. Peppermint Tea for Nausea 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon peppermint leaves Pour boiling water over leaves and let sit for about 5 minutes. Strain out herbs and serve at least half a cup. If you can't find fresh peppermint leaves, you can use commercial peppermint tea bags or even peppermint candy instead. Another tasty herb that settles the stomach of a nauseated child is ginger .