Motion sickness en route to your holiday destination can also spoil the fun over Easter.
Fatigue, dizziness, nausea and vomiting affect about half of travellers during road, sea or air travel.
It’s most common in pregnant women and children.
To prevent motion sickness misery, eat a light meal before you set off, avoiding fatty, spicy or heavy foods.
Keep a ready supply of water and padkos available, including light snacks, such as crackers and fruit.
Looking outside at a fixed object such as a tree or building can help. Games like I Spy, that encourage you to look out are a good idea.
According to mother of three Dirna Grobbelaar, reading, checking your phone, computer games or anything else that involves looking at a fixed screen or page, are not a good idea.
The front seats of a car, the middle of a boat or next to the wing of an aeroplane are the best places to sit where there is least movement.
A child’s car seat should face forward and high enough so they can look out.
Open a window for fresh air, unless it brings in unpleasant odours, such as petrol or exhaust fumes, as they may trigger nausea.
Some other remedies that work is an acupressure wristband and copper bracelets.
Ginger and mint is another natural remedy to try as well as Trip Ease, a homeopathic remedy.
Simply chew a tablet before setting off and every hour thereafter to prevent motion sickness.
In really severe cases consult a doctor or pharmacist as there are medications available.
Even when you take precautions it’s best to be prepared.
Take a supply of wet wipes, paper towel and plastic bags in the car.
A potty or empty ice cream container can also be an invaluable.
For further information visit www.tripease.org. Drive safely and enjoy the ride.
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