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the kids · 11-07-2012, 08:23 AM

Now that bonine is discontinued for kids, what have you given your children for motion sickness that is non-drowsy? My kids are 5 and 8. DD 8 got sea sick on our last cruise and bonine worked great, so now I am looking for something just as effective. Thank you

quickcat · 11-07-2012, 09:17 AM

In Jan when we went I asked our doctor and she said our son (he was 11) could take one adult tablet and that would be fine. If you call, I am assuming they will tell you how much of an adult tablet to give your DD. I am assuming it would be 1/2. Or some people have had luck with seabands? We havent tried those yet but for our next cruise I am going to try those first.
Have fun on your cruise!

fredgirls · 11-07-2012, 09:21 AM

To avoid the meds for our next cruise we've tried the sea bands for our daughter in the car, as she gets very carsick too.
They have worked wonderfully!!! I hope they have the same effect for our next cruise!

We initially got them from the dollarstore, to make sure they worked, but now I am prepared to pay for either sea bands or those new ones, PSI Bands, that come in nice colours and look like a watch. Preferable to my teen I think than the 80's sweatband look!

WicketsMom · 11-07-2012, 09:24 AM

My five-year old son and I sailed on the Dream cruise that went straight into hurricane Sandy. My pharmacist recommended Bonine for both of us. I gave him 1/2 tablet per day and he never got sick even though the ship was rocking severely the entire three days and people were throwing up all over. He said it tasted bad (was a chewable one) and I agreed so we both just swallowed it instead. It also didn't make him sleepy. We called it his "sea legs pills".

nmmace · 11-07-2012, 09:33 AM

They make kids Dramamine that's non drowsy. Its chewable orange flavor. I found it at Walgreens. I bought it for my upcoming cruise this weekend.

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cruisecrasher · 11-07-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nmmace

They make kids Dramamine that's non drowsy. Its chewable orange flavor. I found it at Walgreens. I bought it for my upcoming cruise this weekend.

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I tried that with my kids on a weekend afternoon to see how they'd react when we aren't already on vacation. It puts them out worse than Benadryl, but I'll still bring it as a backup.
Yes it is the kids chewable nondrowsy Dramamine. No it wasn't very nondrowsy.

WicketsMom · 11-07-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nmmace

They make kids Dramamine that's non drowsy. Its chewable orange flavor. I found it at Walgreens. I bought it for my upcoming cruise this weekend.

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Our pharmacist (who is also my friend's father) told us to NOT get the non-drowsy formula as it doesn't work. He said that the antihistamine is not included in the non-drowsy formula and that is what makes it work.

Whatever you choose, be sure to try it out before you get on the ship to see how it affects you. Also be sure to take it before you start to feel sick because after you've gotten sick it's too late. (I am a dive instructor and have seen lots of seasick students!)

the kids · 11-07-2012, 01:57 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. I hope my doc will say I can give my dd some dose of bonine. I am also going to try the sea bands. Any other advice is welcome.

Kbrush · 11-07-2012, 11:40 PM

My mother gave me and my sibs Bonine when we were little, way back in the 70's. I give it to my daughter. Its the only motion sickness medication I have ever used. There was no kids formulation, she gave us half a regular tablet. Check with your pediatrician though.

11-07-2012, 08:23 AM	#1
the kids Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46	help with motion sickness for kids Now that bonine is discontinued for kids, what have you given your children for motion sickness that is non-drowsy? My kids are 5 and 8. DD 8 got sea sick on our last cruise and bonine worked great, so now I am looking for something just as effective. Thank you

11-07-2012, 09:21 AM	#3
fredgirls DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NB, Canada, 2811kms from Mickey Posts: 773	To avoid the meds for our next cruise we've tried the sea bands for our daughter in the car, as she gets very carsick too. They have worked wonderfully!!! I hope they have the same effect for our next cruise! We initially got them from the dollarstore, to make sure they worked, but now I am prepared to pay for either sea bands or those new ones, PSI Bands, that come in nice colours and look like a watch. Preferable to my teen I think than the 80's sweatband look! __________________ Me DH DD(13) DD(9) 5-night Wonder from Miami trip report - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3078323 It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?" - Pooh

11-07-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
WicketsMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 298	My five-year old son and I sailed on the Dream cruise that went straight into hurricane Sandy. My pharmacist recommended Bonine for both of us. I gave him 1/2 tablet per day and he never got sick even though the ship was rocking severely the entire three days and people were throwing up all over. He said it tasted bad (was a chewable one) and I agreed so we both just swallowed it instead. It also didn't make him sleepy. We called it his "sea legs pills". __________________ Me (43) DH (50) DS (5) Jake Onyx Spot 12/15/2011

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11-07-2012, 09:17 AM	#2
quickcat Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 213	In Jan when we went I asked our doctor and she said our son (he was 11) could take one adult tablet and that would be fine. If you call, I am assuming they will tell you how much of an adult tablet to give your DD. I am assuming it would be 1/2. Or some people have had luck with seabands? We havent tried those yet but for our next cruise I am going to try those first. Have fun on your cruise!

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11-07-2012, 09:33 AM	#5
nmmace Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wilder, KY Posts: 50	They make kids Dramamine that's non drowsy. Its chewable orange flavor. I found it at Walgreens. I bought it for my upcoming cruise this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

11-07-2012, 01:57 PM	#8
the kids Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46	Thanks for all the feedback. I hope my doc will say I can give my dd some dose of bonine. I am also going to try the sea bands. Any other advice is welcome.

11-07-2012, 11:40 PM	#9
Kbrush Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 127	My mother gave me and my sibs Bonine when we were little, way back in the 70's. I give it to my daughter. Its the only motion sickness medication I have ever used. There was no kids formulation, she gave us half a regular tablet. Check with your pediatrician though.