How to Avoid Car Sickness

1. A child prone to car sickness should sit in the front passenger's seat, if this is not possible, a window seat is essential. Avoid back rows (vans) and the middle seat. Personal space will contribute to comfort.

2. Snacks might seem contradictory, but low blood sugar isn't going to help your child in the car. From personal experience, I found that snacking on blandish crackers, like wheat thins or saltines, help a lot. I strongly suggest avoiding salty, sugary, or greasy foods. Have water available.

3. Motion-Sickness Meds: I've only ever taken Dramamine and Kwells (UK brand). Less-Drowsy Dramamine works for several hours, although it still always knocked me out. Please check with a doctor before handing out meds to young children.

4. Keep the focus outside of the car. The license plate game is great, especially for multiple state trips. My mom was able to purchase notepads with road scavenger hunt games. You can look for different types of cars, road signs, landmarks. Look online for printable pages.

5. No handheld games! I can't tell you how many times I became engrossed in a game only to look up and feel sick. This is the same for reading, coloring, word searches, etc. Do not let your child focus on anything in the car.

6. Music is absolutely okay! Your child can listen to his music player, or you can all listen to music as a family. Disney sound tracks and audio books are a personal favorite. I also recommend singing. It gives everyone something to do. P.S. If you're going to listen to anything as a family, have the children make their selections before hand and rotate who picks.

7. Stop as much as possible, and don't just stop for bathroom breaks. Find fun activities, views or parks to visit on your trip. Stretching and fresh air helps a lot.

8. When you can't stop, open the window a little bit. The slight breeze will help reduce feelings of claustrophobia and sickness.

9. Help your child feel prepared: create a plan or travel pack with your child. Having them decide what they need to make them feel better will reduce anxiety, and hopefully, sickness.

10. Stick to the highway: If the scenic route becomes too much for your little ones, skip it. Your trip might be shorter, and less stressful.