Please note, it's always best to check with your doctor before dispensing any type of drugs to your children. Be sure to check age requirements when choosing a treatment for your child. Cyclizine and diphenenhdramine should not be give to children under six. Keep in mind that the above-mentioned treatments are all antihistamines. They can cause drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision.
Treatments work best when taken at least a half-hour before the trip begins.
You can also try boiling two slices of ginger root in one cup of water for 10 minutes. Sweeten tea to taste and offer sips throughout the day. Peppermint and chamomile teas are two standard remedies for soothing an upset stomach and can be helpful to a sick child. Feeding the child one or two crackers can also help settle the stomach. Placebos have proven to help children suffering from motion sickness.