I was wondering if I could give her something to soothe her before we leave when we know we're going on a long trip. Thank you for your help!

Hello,

Gravol Enfant would be the most effective product to give to the young lady before travelling. It controls nausea, decreases the risk of vomiting and makes the child sleepy, which can also help to decrease heartaches in the car because the child sleeps more. Note that Gravol should ideally be given about 30 to 60 minutes before departure for the medication to be effective. Depending on the child's weight, the macimal dose would be 15mg, or 5ml. You can also give less to see the effect and increase according to tolerance.

There are also some tips that can reduce nausea in the car, such as driving regularly, opening windows to create air circulation or making frequent stops. The website Naitre et grandir is a good source of information on this subject: https://naitreetgrandir.com/fr/sante/mal-transports/