Weird advice for those whose kids get carsick…

amother

OP ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 10:33 pm

My kids throw up in the car a lot….we’ve tried all different meds and ideas, but at this point are just resigned to keeping it contained.
Anyway- bags were a disaster- sometimes they sprung a leak- I had to hold it upright mid air until I d found a safe way to dispose of it, and the kids somehow always managed to start wretching while I’m fumbling to open the bag etc…

So now we take along disposable 2 lb containers with lids.
The rigid larger opening is better for aiming, there are no hidden holes, and they can be sealed with a lid until disposed of (and even reused- I’ve rinsed mid journey).

Been working great! The car and the kids are much cleaner! Anyways if this applies to you try it!

newmother

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 10:35 pm

To add to this idea- line the container with a Ziploc bag, after a throw up incident, just seal the bag and toss. Contains the mess and the smell

amother

Canary ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 10:37 pm

amother OP wrote:

My kids throw up in the car a lot….we’ve tried all different meds and ideas, but at this point are just resigned to keeping it contained.
Anyway- bags were a disaster- sometimes they sprung a leak- I had to hold it upright mid air until I d found a safe way to dispose of it, and the kids somehow always managed to start wrenching while I’m fumbling to open the bag etc…

So now we take along disposable 2 lb containers with lids.
The rigid larger opening is better for aiming, there are no hidden holes, and they can be sealed with a lid until disposed of (and even reused- I’ve rinsed mid journey).

Been working great! The car and the kids are much cleaner! Anyways if this applies to you try it!

Thats a great idea
Gotta remember to put in my van!

amother

Black

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 10:39 pm

newmother wrote:

To add to this idea- line the container with a Ziploc bag, after a throw up incident, just seal the bag and toss. Contains the mess and the smell

I love this!

Have child wear a full long sleeve smock over car seat straps and a towel on legs

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 10:46 pm

amother Black wrote:

I love this!

Have child wear a full long sleeve smock over car seat straps and a towel on legs

My toddler always wears a large “breching bib”! But it’s only for what I don’t catch in time!

mathbrain ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:06 pm

They sell special barf bags that have a mask like part that can seal over the mouth.

I use those when I’m pregnant and going anywhere in the car. Helps that I can hold it around against my face, fully around my mouth, but under my nose, so I don’t smell the vomit.

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amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:09 pm

mathbrain wrote:

They sell special barf bags that have a mask like part that can seal over the mouth

And what happens with it once it’s used?

amother

Sienna

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:09 pm

amother OP wrote:

And what happens with it once it’s used?

You twist it and it seals into a groove in the top.

↑ mathbrain

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:10 pm

amother OP wrote:

And what happens with it once it’s used?

Depends on the brand.
Seal and toss.
I first saw it in Hazolah ambulance when I was vomiting nonstop 😳

Hashem_Yaazor ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:11 pm

Buy cheap towels from Walmart and throw them out, don't bother trying to save them and wash them.

One of my older kids recently got car sick but threw up into the Toss It bags hanging right in front of their seat which they could seal up as soon as they were done.

↑ Hashem_Yaazor

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:12 pm

mathbrain wrote:

Depends on the brand.
Seal and toss.
I first saw it in Hazolah ambulance when I was vomiting nonstop 😳

One of my kids got released from dental work under general anesthesia with one.

amother

Gray

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:15 pm

Yes, I bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1.....ss_tl

for when I am pregnant to have on me just in case.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:29 pm

a2z wrote:

Ziploc bags!

I tried these after shopping bags, but Ziplocks really didn’t sit well with me, I didn’t feel comfortable putting them down even fully sealed….liquid leaks out. And the it was too flimsy. If it worked for you, great!

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:30 pm

mathbrain wrote:

Depends on the brand.
Seal and toss.
I first saw it in Hazolah ambulance when I was vomiting nonstop 😳

Seal and toss where? If it isn’t firm, I find myself holding the vomit for a while..which is gross…until I can get out and toss it.

amother

Babyblue ↓

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:43 pm

amother Nectarine wrote:

And here I thought you had an idea how to cure it Sad

I took my son to an OT once for an eval for soemthing else and it came up and she mentioned tht it has soemthing to do with the eyes I don’t rem what she was saying but she said tht ppl are not supposed to be like that and that if he is carsick it should be treated to fix the problem so it goes away. I know I sound crazy I thought she did too I dont rem what she said it comes from and tht she could treat it. I didn’t end up going ahead with OT so we never did anything about it but if any of those that posted have an OT they use. maybe run it past them

amother

↑ Canary

Tue, Dec 31 2024, 11:52 pm

amother Babyblue wrote:

I did some googling and while probably not what she had in mind, apparently amazon sells carsickness glasses with good reviews!