Rare Astromaid Posted February 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We are taking our 6 year old grandson on a cruise. He is very prone to motion sickness. I had told his mother about bonine, which is what I use, but found out that it is not recommended for children under 12. What do people use for youngsters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jajone Posted February 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Its been a while, but they use to make a Bonine for kids. I know we bought it a few years ago. We also brought ginger snaps along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted February 8, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We did sea bands and motioneze Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchikk Posted February 8, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Rather than seeking advice from a message board on the matter, I would contact the child's pediatrician. But that's just me...and what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted February 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I gave my kid a shop of whiskey. Worked every time.....got you attention. If you ask on a board what to do, you will get every answer that is incorrect. Check with the doctor, not these boards. Let the doctor prescribe a medicine or recommend a process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted February 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I vote for sea bands, no medication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted February 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Ginger tablets, ginger candy, ginger ale....all are proven to work on any age and no side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc.jb Posted February 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Try Rugby Travel Sickness on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FJFF2A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. They are chewable, I would cut in half for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andie717 Posted February 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2018 My kids are very prone to motion sickness. They took 1 Dramamine per day, starting with the day before the cruise. They were fine. That said, that was okay'd by my pediatrician, so I would start there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted February 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Check with your pediatrician. Way back when (about thirty years ago), she would give me sample bottles of Benadryl Elixir or Phenergan and the correct dosage for her age and weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted February 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Please ask the child's doctor. Ginger may work great but it is not fun to have a sick child on your hands so preventing seasickness is key! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nydney1 Posted February 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We get the sea bands at home before we travel. The crew has told us about ginger candy, ginger ale and also Green Apples. I would check with your pediatrician before giving any medication. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted February 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I double/triple the suggestions to ask the Dr. We took our 7 year old on a cruise last June and we were given the OK to give him Bonine if needed. Luckily it was never needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted February 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Coulda also ask the pharmacist if there’re no other issues. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Astromaid Posted February 8, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thank you all. I have asked my daughter in law to check with his doctor. My problem is that I don't think she will. Her solution to the car sickness is to have air blowing on him and he must watch out the car window (no activities or movies). I was hoping to have something available in case she does nothing. I may try to purchase a band, just wondered if anyone had experience using it with a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted February 8, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We use regular Bonine for our children who get seasick and others who we cruise with do the same. Dosage is 1-2 tabs for 12 and up based on need (trial/error really). We give 1 tab to children. I don't know if a half tab would work for a 6yo but that is the part to ask a doctor about. Seasickness is much easier to prevent than to get under control once it begins. My solution for the day we found out we had a seasick prone little one was grab a green apple and go sit in the hallway on deck 1 and eat the apple. He was 9 at the time. We did OK after that, but preventing worked far better. Dramamine makes a product for a 6yo but we avoid it because of the drowsy factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted February 8, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thank you all. I have asked my daughter in law to check with his doctor. My problem is that I don't think she will. Her solution to the car sickness is to have air blowing on him and he must watch out the car window (no activities or movies). I was hoping to have something available in case she does nothing. I may try to purchase a band, just wondered if anyone had experience using it with a child. She want to take her son on a cruise, all the while knowing he has a terrible time with motion sickness? AND you don't think she will contact the child's doctor for advise....that's downright cruel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmomwife Posted February 8, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Sea bands work for my son who’s compliant is head based not stomach. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabanana1234 Posted February 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 11, 2018 My now 10 year old took his first cruise at 4, he gets motion sickness in the car. When we cruised we gave him Dramamine for kids and it worked great! On the ship my son only needed Dramamine when the seas were rough. I still take it just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted February 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Thank you all. I have asked my daughter in law to check with his doctor. My problem is that I don't think she will. Her solution to the car sickness is to have air blowing on him and he must watch out the car window (no activities or movies). I was hoping to have something available in case she does nothing. I may try to purchase a band, just wondered if anyone had experience using it with a child. Dramamine Non-Drowsy Naturals may be an option. If you check the link there is a dosing instruction for ages 6 - 12. I would check with the child's physician first though. Even though ginger is relatively safe, it is contraindicated in some situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hickory Stump Posted February 12, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thank you all. I have asked my daughter in law to check with his doctor. My problem is that I don't think she will. Her solution to the car sickness is to have air blowing on him and he must watch out the car window (no activities or movies). I was hoping to have something available in case she does nothing. I may try to purchase a band, just wondered if anyone had experience using it with a child. Tough situation but I understand. I am a Pharmacist and I also have a 6 year old son that cruises with us. If you don't get an answer from the child's pediatrician it is safe to give them Dramamine for kids or "original" Dramamine. Make sure it contains Dimenhydrinate as the active ingredient. This is safe for children greater than 2 years old. The Bonine or "less drowsy" Dramamine both contain Meclizine. Meclizine safety and efficacy has not been established in children under 12 years of age. Regardless I would definately pick up the seabands as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted February 20, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We get the sea bands at home before we travel. The crew has told us about ginger candy, ginger ale and also Green Apples. I would check with your pediatrician before giving any medication. Sent from my iPad using Forums How do sea bands work? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted February 20, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 20, 2018 How do sea bands work? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk If worn properly they put pressure on a particular acupuncture point that apparently suppresses nausea and vomiting. They do work for some people. The manufacturer claims the bands have been "clinically proven". There is also a band that uses a small electrical pulse to do the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted February 20, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 20, 2018 broberts, thanks for explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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