traveling with multiples!!

[LisaGoeke]

I don't know what you would give kids for motion sickness. I thought I read somewhere that it's unlikely for kids to get motion sickness and it usually occurs in adults, something about our balance or something, I don't really remember where I read it though.....

We've been cruising with our kids at the youngest 14 weeks and luckily none of us, including the adults, have ever gotten motion sickness. I would ask their ped, I'm sure they'll have some good suggestions.

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

Sorry to say, I don't have an answer for you...but I DO know that kids can be motion sick. My parents wondered why I puked on them every time we got in the car for more than a few minutes when I was a baby....I was motion sick from the time I was an infant. I still am. I use the patch for cruising, bonine at other times. Check with your doctor or phamacist to see what is safe for them just in case. It is better to be prepared in my opinion. They may not have trouble at all, but check before you go so that you don't have a problem. Have a great trip!

 

[#1Disfan]

Thanks for all your ideas. I haven't heard anyone say what to give them so I thought this would be a good thread to check if anyone gave their kids any motion sickness medicine. I do plan on getting something if the pediatrician recommends anything--I agree with better safe than sorry. Just thinking of stuff ahead of time-way ahead of time!!!

 

[kritter]

I called mine today and he said Benni....something I will go look at the package....and let you know teh pharmisicts said half a pill every day........

 

[Disneytwinz]

Welcome Sheila Congrats on the weight loss!

 

[Disneytwinz]

Hi Tammie! welcome!

 

[Disneytwinz]

Just thinking of stuff ahead of time-way ahead of time!!!

Well, I'm so glad you asked because I hadn't thought of it. I will ask my children's Pediatrician before we go.

 

[#1Disfan]

I called mine today and he said Benni....something I will go look at the package....and let you know teh pharmisicts said half a pill every day........

Thanks!! I haven't heard about Benni. Let me know what you think!!

 

[kritter]

Thanks!! I haven't heard about Benni. Let me know what you think!!

will do ..they todl me to only give them half!!!!!!!!

 

[llp479]

I assume you're talking about Benadryl. Becareful as this can make them very tired, or hype them up!

I have a request of all of you, one of my twins is doing a research project for her 7th grade science class on the similarities of twins vs non-twin siblings. Would any of you be willing to participate? It would involve a simple questionaire that would need to be completed/answered (mom can do the wrinting) by each twin. Simple questions regarding things like favorite food, color, activity, etc. We've got a good start of potential subjects, as there are 5 sets of twins on our block alone! Three of them are identical!

If you are willing, please either send me an e-mail or PM. Thanks a million!

 

[#1Disfan]

I assume you're talking about Benadryl. Becareful as this can make them very tired, or hype them up!

I have a request of all of you, one of my twins is doing a research project for her 7th grade science class on the similarities of twins vs non-twin siblings. Would any of you be willing to participate? It would involve a simple questionaire that would need to be completed/answered (mom can do the wrinting) by each twin. Simple questions regarding things like favorite food, color, activity, etc. We've got a good start of potential subjects, as there are 5 sets of twins on our block alone! Three of them are identical!

If you are willing, please either send me an e-mail or PM. Thanks a million!

If you are still looking I would be more than happy to help. I don't know if you want them as young as mine. I have girl/boy twins that are 15 months old.

 

[kritter]

I assume you're talking about Benadryl. Becareful as this can make them very tired, or hype them up!

I have a request of all of you, one of my twins is doing a research project for her 7th grade science class on the similarities of twins vs non-twin siblings. Would any of you be willing to participate? It would involve a simple questionaire that would need to be completed/answered (mom can do the wrinting) by each twin. Simple questions regarding things like favorite food, color, activity, etc. We've got a good start of potential subjects, as there are 5 sets of twins on our block alone! Three of them are identical!

If you are willing, please either send me an e-mail or PM. Thanks a million!

SOunds great let me know if you still need anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Disneytwinz]

I assume you're talking about Benadryl. Becareful as this can make them very tired, or hype them up!

I have a request of all of you, one of my twins is doing a research project for her 7th grade science class on the similarities of twins vs non-twin siblings. Would any of you be willing to participate? It would involve a simple questionaire that would need to be completed/answered (mom can do the wrinting) by each twin. Simple questions regarding things like favorite food, color, activity, etc. We've got a good start of potential subjects, as there are 5 sets of twins on our block alone! Three of them are identical!

If you are willing, please either send me an e-mail or PM. Thanks a million!

Would love to take part if you need anyone else. Let me know if you need fraternals or identicals, I have one of each set!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

llp479, we'd be happy to participate, too. Mine are B/G, going to be 9yo next month. It should be interesting, they have very different preferences, but I'd say their personalities are pretty similar. Feel free to email me the questions, just title it Twins Survey or something so I don't accidentally delete it!

Kristen, you must be getting excited about your trip!

#1DF - FWIW, none of us have ever needed anything for motion sickness on 3 cruises, now. I carried dramamine, sea bands and a script for a scopolamine patch on our first cruise, but never needed any of them. They do keep dramamine tabs outside the clinic door if you need them, Deck 1 (maybe just check with your pediatrician what the normal dose would be for your children should they need it in case the clinic is closed). When my kids were younger, they got kind of on benadryl so I never gave it to them again until a couple of years ago. It would be a shame if your kids got overly sleepy or hyper during the cruise, especially if they may not need it in the first place (one of those deals where you probably won't know unless you try it). I'd recommend getting them each a set of Sea Bands (sold at drugstores) and put them on them prior to getting on the ship. Tell them the Captain requires them. I wore them all through the first trimester of my pregnancy for nausea, they really do work. Hopefully that would be enough to stave off any potential seasickness, and then you don't run the risk of them having an adverse reaction to the medication. Should you really need it, you could always give it to them later (though I do believe it works better if given beforehand). Good luck whatever you decide, and have a great cruise!

 

[kritter]

llp479, we'd be happy to participate, too. Mine are B/G, going to be 9yo next month. It should be interesting, they have very different preferences, but I'd say their personalities are pretty similar. Feel free to email me the questions, just title it Twins Survey or something so I don't accidentally delete it!

Kristen, you must be getting excited about your trip!

#1DF - FWIW, none of us have ever needed anything for motion sickness on 3 cruises, now. I carried dramamine, sea bands and a script for a scopolamine patch on our first cruise, but never needed any of them. They do keep dramamine tabs outside the clinic door if you need them, Deck 1 (maybe just check with your pediatrician what the normal dose would be for your children should they need it in case the clinic is closed). When my kids were younger, they got kind of on benadryl so I never gave it to them again until a couple of years ago. It would be a shame if your kids got overly sleepy or hyper during the cruise, especially if they may not need it in the first place (one of those deals where you probably won't know unless you try it). I'd recommend getting them each a set of Sea Bands (sold at drugstores) and put them on them prior to getting on the ship. Tell them the Captain requires them. I wore them all through the first trimester of my pregnancy for nausea, they really do work. Hopefully that would be enough to stave off any potential seasickness, and then you don't run the risk of them having an adverse reaction to the medication. Should you really need it, you could always give it to them later (though I do believe it works better if given beforehand). Good luck whatever you decide, and have a great cruise!

WE are getting excited but trying to not to mention it all of the time to the kids and all.....Since that is all they want to talk about..THey just had their first day of preschool on Monday....It went great and all...
What beach did you recommend again on ST. Marteen????????Thanks.......

 

[llp479]

Would love to take part if you need anyone else. Let me know if you need fraternals or identicals, I have one of each set!

Both actually! The questionaire will probably be sometime in October. Her teacher was concerned about her finding enough twins to use as a survey sample. I told her I could help with that. It shouldn't take that long to do, only a few minutes so if there are others interested that would be great!

Thanks!

 

[kritter]

Both actually! The questionaire will probably be sometime in October. Her teacher was concerned about her finding enough twins to use as a survey sample. I told her I could help with that. It shouldn't take that long to do, only a few minutes so if there are others interested that would be great!

Thanks!

Would love to do it...Just let me know what you need from us...thanks.....soudns like fun!!!!!!

 

[#1Disfan]

Pea n me- thanks!! I also had to wear the bands while I was pregnant. I still have a year to go before the cruise so I need to go pick up another set. I am assuming that they could wear my old set, don't you think??

Again, thanks for all your help!

 

[#1Disfan]

WE are getting excited but trying to not to mention it all of the time to the kids and all.....Since that is all they want to talk about..THey just had their first day of preschool on Monday....It went great and all...
What beach did you recommend again on ST. Marteen????????Thanks.......

I would also love to know what everyone reccommends beach wise. We are going to hit St. Thomas and St. Martin so any suggestions are helpful!!

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

After 2 years of being on these boards I have finally hit my # 500 post. I just decided to share it with all of you MOM's! Hope you are having a great week. Are any of you going to be at the world the last week of September. I know triplefigs is....anybody else?