Do sea band work? What should I get for the kids?

[andreat2639]

Leaving tomorrow, pediatrician wouldn’t give any prescription and stated use sea bands or Dramamine.

 

What do you guys bring for seasickness? For the kids as well?

 

 

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[TYSONBOXER]

My wife who gets sea sick uses both, Dramamine and sea bands at the same time. When using them she hasn't gotten sea sick. She uses sea bands just in case she forgets to take the Dramamine when we leave the islands, which has happened.

 

 

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[andreat2639]

My wife who gets sea sick uses both, Dramamine and sea bands at the same time. When using them she hasn't gotten sea sick. She uses sea bands just in case she forgets to take the Dramamine when we leave the islands, which has happened.

 

 

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Thank you! I’ll head out and get some

 

 

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[garycarla]

There are so many "good answers". Different people do different things. Many of course use nothing.

 

Normal Dramaine - generic is the same stuff

Non Drowsy

Bands

Patches

Ginger

 

I have had very good luck with generic non drowsy. I take one each evening/late afternoon. Last two cruises I have using ginger pills and they seem to work well.

 

Personal opinion only>> Good for that Dr - not prescribing stuff.

[andreat2639]

There are so many "good answers". Different people do different things. Many of course use nothing.

 

 

 

Normal Dramaine - generic is the same stuff

 

Non Drowsy

 

Bands

 

Patches

 

Ginger

 

 

 

I have had very good luck with generic non drowsy. I take one each evening/late afternoon. Last two cruises I have using ginger pills and they seem to work well.

 

 

 

Personal opinion only>> Good for that Dr - not prescribing stuff.

 

 

 

Should I give it to my boys “just in case” they’re 13 and 16.

 

I’m going to go get us the bracelets.

 

Thanks for al the help these weeks!

 

 

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[ready2cruzagain]

I have used the sea bands and they do work but not as good as a green apple. A crew member once told me that is what the new crew members eat when they get sea sick. Get some green apples from the buffet and keep them in your cabin. At the first sign of nausea, eat the apple. Not sure why it works but it does.

[cruisinreunion]

When we took our kids from NYC to bermuda, my son who was 12 at the time was green. We bought sea bands once we reached land (Dramamine wasn't helping) and he was fine on the way back ( and seas were rough)

 

I always get sea sick and just used Dramamine/bonine but now use sea bands. I'd give them two thumbs up!

[andreat2639]

When we took our kids from NYC to bermuda, my son who was 12 at the time was green. We bought sea bands once we reached land (Dramamine wasn't helping) and he was fine on the way back ( and seas were rough)

 

 

 

I always get sea sick and just used Dramamine/bonine but now use sea bands. I'd give them two thumbs up!

 

 

 

Thank you! Hope I can find them this morning

 

 

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[The Other Tom]

It's probably too late to change anything now, but in general...

Large ships are more stable

Lower decks are more stable

Mid ship areas are more stable

 

If you do have issues, go to the lowest public deck in the middle of the ship...Usually the customer service area.

[cruisinreunion]

Thank you! Hope I can find them this morning

 

 

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I've since bought extra sets-Walmart and cvs sells them

[sanger727]

If you do Dramamine make sure to get the less drowsy kind. Less drowsy Dramamine, bonine, and meclizine are all different names for the same thing. You'll find them in any drug store/pharmacy section.

 

Have your kids ever experienced motion sickness under any circumstances? Car rides? Amusement park rides? Etc. if the answer is no, I wouldn't give them anything unless they start to feel sick. Most people do not experience sea sickness on cruise ships.

 

 

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[swedish weave]

Try to avoid citrus if you are prone to seasickness.

You can buy meclizene in two strengths (Rugby brand). It is the active ingredisn't in most non drowsy pills.

If you are sensitive to meds, ginger is sold in many forms ( capsules, candy, pills) and helps many people.

Ths wristbands need to be positioned so the pressure button is between the two tendons you can feel just above your wrist inside.

 

Hope this helps.

[old nutter]

Our daughter and some of our friends find Motioneze works. No need to prescribe because it is applied behind the ears, not taken. One of the benefits, apart from not causing drowsiness is that you only need to use it at the first sign of feeling motion sickness.

[Mikkar]

My son became seasick on our last cruise and used the sea bands and was better within an hour.

[Boatingmom]

A dab of "motion ease "behind the ears and sea bands on the wrists. Cvs and Walmart carry them. Worked for me in rough Atlantic seas. Never needed anything in the Caribbean.

 

 

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[jimsig]

I have used the sea bands and they do work but not as good as a green apple. A crew member once told me that is what the new crew members eat when they get sea sick. Get some green apples from the buffet and keep them in your cabin. At the first sign of nausea, eat the apple. Not sure why it works but it does.

 

We were also told the green apples work. But we were also told on the off chance they don't the green apples don't taste that bad when it comes back up :p:p:p and yes the crew memeber laughed when they said that

[ready2cruzagain]

We were also told the green apples work. But we were also told on the off chance they don't the green apples don't taste that bad when it comes back up :p:p:p and yes the crew memeber laughed when they said that

:eek::') Lol never heard that one!

[17cruisesnsl]

Quease Ease - a blend of essential oils, mainly eucalyptus and ginger, that you sniff. Read about it on these boards and ordered it online but you may be able to find it in a store or even on the ship. Usually around $12-15 and lasts a long time. It's a plastic tube about the size of a large highlighter that you twist and sniff the oils. Works great! Combined with sea bands - it was amazing. First time on a cruise, I could drink or smell coffee without feeling seasick/nauseous and was actually able to drink an alcoholic beverage!

 

After 20 cruises, I still have no sea legs (hence nsl in my signature) but love cruising - I've tried the patch (had an allergic reaction that made me sicker than the motion does and lasted beyond the cruise). I still pack OTC motion sickness meds but didn't have to use them with the Quease Ease

 

My mom, who is now in her late 80s and takes blood pressure meds so OTC meds can be an issue, had never had a problem with motion sickness but we hit some rough seas our last cruise and a few wiffs of Quease Ease and she was fine -- headed right back to the casino!

 

And yes green apples - have been told that by a few crew members. Green apples, dry crackers and ginger ale (although it doesn't have enough ginger to have a great effect). Don't forget fresh air and looking out to the horizon and not down at the churning water.

 

I've also been told by crew that little children rarely stand perfectly still and that movement helps acclimate the body to the ship's motion. Have no clue if this is true

 

Have a wonderful cruise with calm seas! Hopefully you won't need to worry about motion sickness

[BenDover]

I do not see where you said your sons have experienced sea sickness in the past (maybe I just did not see it).Most children and teens do not suffer sea sickness on a cruise ship and it is not advisable to take preventive, medication measures if there is not a history of sea sickness. Of course Green Apples are nutritious - so why not :D

[Medtech2]

When we took our kids from NYC to bermuda, my son who was 12 at the time was green. We bought sea bands once we reached land (Dramamine wasn't helping) and he was fine on the way back ( and seas were rough)

 

I always get sea sick and just used Dramamine/bonine but now use sea bands. I'd give them two thumbs up!

 

Every cruise I buy the sea bands, keep them unopened and end up returning them because I didn't need them, lol.

 

Ginger pills gave me horrible heartburn.

 

I DO take Benadryl at night to help me sleep and I'm thinking that is what is helping me...

[kbalthaser66]

Leaving tomorrow, pediatrician wouldn’t give any prescription and stated use sea bands or Dramamine.

 

What do you guys bring for seasickness? For the kids as well?

 

 

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I absolutely swear by the sea bands. They work the best of anything we have tried in the past, both for adults and our little ones. We were able to find them at Walgreens and we bought several packages of the ones that are grey headband material (kind of strechy) with the white buttons. There are several different types but we found that these specific ones work the best. They have 2 different sizes, one for toddlers and then one for teens and adults. Enjoy your trip.

[AliceIn]

If you are looking to avoid medications, (there are safe and effective both prescription and non-prescription drugs that work), then the below might help:

 

Scientific studies show that Sea Bands do not work -

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15018290

 

Ginger, on the other hand, does:

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4818021/

[beachys]

The sea bands do work for me. They carry them in our local pharmacy. Neither of my children experience sea sickness. We were told by the crew to drink a glass of hot water with citrus every a.m. by the crew to avoid sea sickness.

[Budget Queen]

It's important to differentiate that using the brand name of "Dramamine" isn't correct. There are TWO products that are TWO different drugs. Those "recommendations" mean nothing without being specific. (since you already have your medical care provider recommendation, I'd suggest you just go with that?, BUT also verify WHICH drug)

 

The differences in the product are significant, repeating- they are not the same.

 

Some health care providers, find that the wrist bands work more on the placebo effect. It doesn't matter depending on the person.

[swedish weave]

The controversy about sea bands is a little distorted because scientists don't accept the idea of acupressure.

 

I have tried the principle on myself, and it has stopped nausea and hiccups instantly .

 

If you apply pressure between the two tendons you can feel on the inside of your wrist above the bend an inch or so, it does the same as the bands.

 

It works for me, and that is all that is important to me.