Putting 2yo in front seat of car???

I would definitely move him.

He doesn't get sick in the bus? What's different about that?

Yes. I think I'd try placing car seat in centre of rear and forward facing. I'd also raise the seat with something underneath. After reading all the tips I'm leaning towards medication prior to traveling. Poor child vomits so frequently and violently it may have caused some anxiety, so perhaps breaking the pattern with medication would be a sensible approach for a while. That nevasic app looks interesting, too.

Where have you got this from? It really isn't

Edit to say I've seen your following comment realising that it isn't.

I do sympathise. My now DD5 still gets horrendously travel sick. Used to be sick daily on the 20min drive to nursery. She's much better now she's older but is definitely worse on the classic windy roads, if she's drank milk/anything fizzy or eaten before driving. If she's got a cold) snotty she's 10x worse.

She is now at expert at catching her sick. We have these sick bags https://amzn.eu/d/8ki7nPW which are great and you can tie them up when full.

I found travel sickness tablets nows she's old enough to have them don't work very well and neither do the pressure hands.

These patches are definitely effective though https://amzn.eu/d/boL8kqh

I remember even taking my car to be checked at the garage because she was always worse in my car and there was nothing wrong with it.

Op my sister was like your DC. The only thing that helped was sitting in the front. You will get people on here insisting its the worst thing you can possibly do but i get it, you can't leave him puking his guts out constantly.

All these people suggesting RF in the front - are you bonkers? RF is known to worsen car sickness and it would completely defeat the purpose of sitting in the front which is to be looking forwards through the front windscreen!

If your child will wear headphones you could try the nevasic app. You listen in the car and the sounds do something in the inner ear to help with nausea. It works for us. But it does need to be used via headphone to work properly.

its interesting that the bus is ok for you, as for us buses are much worse due to the continual stop start motion.

Not answering your question, but I’ve got a child like this and since she’s got a bit older (probably since about 4) I keep a large plastic mixing bowl in the car and the second she makes the noise like she’s about to be sick I can pass it to her and she is good at throwing up into the bowl. If we go in taxis I have to go with sick bags. Many’s the time we’ve arrived at an airport clutching a bag of sick. It’s surprisingly difficult to find anywhere to dispose of it at the airport too!

That's factually incorrect. Even as adults we would be safer rear facing than forward facing, regardless of being in the front or back. FF in the front seat isn't safer than RF in the front seat with airbags deactivated. It's very simple physics. I don't want you to make decisions based on untrue information especially when it comes to life saving advice, so it's definitely worth researching more into. Hope you find something safe for him soon either way

No it's not. You can rear face in the front seat with airbags off. Use a Swedish Plus Tested 36kg RF seat since he's on a high centile

Absolutely nothing worked for me as a kid except FF in the front seat.
They tried the accupressure bands, pills, ginger biscuits, eating before travel, after, during...

My parents tried RF (no kiddy seats like there are today, we had a VW Transporter and the bench seats could be rear faced or forward faced) with my back against the bulkhead, RF in the middle of the vehicle (worse) and FF in both bench seat spots and finally, FF in the front seat, which fortunately had a bench seat so no adults had to sit in the back.

They assumed I'd grown out of it when that van went and we got a Renault Espace.. and put me in the back as there were just two standard seats up front - back to puking my guts up everywhere we went.

I also had to hide the sick bucket in the front with my mum as the sight of it would set me off earlier than normal. But then when I was about to spew I'd go grey and silent and couldn't speak or I'd vom down myself (and the sooner I said I felt sick, the sooner I would throw up)... so there were some near misses!

I also had to sit right up front on buses as I'd puke on those too if I sat too far back or in a rear facing seat.

I was this bad as a child, but I’m old enough to predate the use of car seats so that didn’t complicate things.

Things that did and still do help, that you could do with a 2yo, get as much cold air flowing on him as possible, definitely no looking at anything close ok the car like a book or a screen, and have something like tiny crackers or pretzels to snack on.

tricks you can’t use yet. Hard candy is great. So is real soda with real sugar. Don’t risk artificial sweeteners with travel sickness. Electric stimulation watch. It sends an electric pulse through your wrist every few seconds, much more effective than acupressure bands.

My mum definitely feels sick in the back compared to the front, and going backwards on trains compared to forewards. I do think that it’s higher risk being distracted by the sick when driving.

Just double check firstly that you can actually disable the airbag in the front. In some cars such as my car, you have to pat extra for that feature so you can’t always disable them.

I used to get really bad travel sickness as a child and still avoid sitting in the back of the car on long journeys even now, can’t read a book or look at my phone. I tend to drive most of the time.
i always found that smoother cars made it worse. for example, I could be in my mum’s bouncy 2cv without issue but my dad’s rover or Vauxhall cavalier used to make me really sick. Even now, a very smooth car can make me feel sick. I had to build up the regeneration level in my partner’s Tesla over time because it made me feel sick.

Please go chat with your pharmacist, ask about Phenergan. It will make them drowsy, so not ideal (unless given ahead of time) for short journeys.

That's interesting, I was fine in the car as a child, then my dad changed cars and I started to be car sick. We were due to drive to Spain so I had to take pills that generally knocked me out.

Someone suggested it might be the suspension.

I know it would be a ridiculously expensive thing to say change your car but it might be worth thinking about when you are changing your car.

Our older one was awful for car barfing. Cleaning the car seat was a frequent occurrence in our household. Weirdly, the thing that helped us was changing cars to an estate type car. Our old car was one of the crossover SUV type thing, they’re really bad for motion sickness. Also the shocks and struts were awful, the car was bouncy in the back. I even felt sick back there on long drives. It did get better though with time/car change.

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I'd also be curious about an ENT's opinion.
Is there an inner ear imbalance? Could the ear crystals be out of place?
Have you seen the optometrist? Is vision developing properly?

I'd also suggest ginger to calm nausea. Not pop or candy, but fresh sliced ginger steeped in water from the kettle, cooled and sipped. If you can get a 2 year old to drink it, that is.
I'd go for dramamine. I'm in Canada and we have a product called Gravol with a kids's dosage. It can make a person drowsy, so I'd give it several hours before travel.

Good luck. Your poor dc. 😢

https://www.gravol.ca/en/faqs/how-much-gravol-kids-should-a-child-take/#:~:text=Each%20GRAVOLTM%20Kids%20product%20has%20a%20specific%20dosage.&text=Children%20under%202%20years%3A%20as,10%20tablets%20in%2024%20hours.

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This is from Google AI:

While true motion sickness is uncommon in infants, symptoms like crying, fussiness, and sweating can indicate discomfort in a car seat
. To prevent or alleviate symptoms, ensure the infant can see the horizon by having them sit higher, if possible, or by using a car seat that provides a better view. Increase fresh air, stop frequently for breaks, and provide light, bland snacks. Distraction with music or singing can help, but avoid screens or books that force eye focus.
Tips to Prevent and Treat Discomfort
Improve Visibility:Position the infant's car seat higher if possible, and ensure they can see the horizon outside the car.
Increase Airflow:Open a window or use the car's vents to provide fresh air.
Take Frequent Breaks:Plan the trip with regular stops, allowing the infant to get out of the car seat and move around.
Offer Light Snacks:Provide small, bland snacks like crackers or oatmeal before the trip, but avoid large meals.
Provide Distractions:Engage the infant with music, singing, or talking to redirect their attention from their discomfort.
Drive During Naps:Consider timing your travel to coincide with your infant's nap times to avoid the experience altogether.
What to Avoid
Reading or Screens:Do not let your infant focus on books, games, or screens, as this can worsen the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness.
Strong Smells:Avoid carrying strong-smelling food or having a smoker in the car, as strong odors can trigger symptoms.
When to Seek Medical Advice
Consult your pediatrician before giving any medication to your infant, even over-the-counter options like Dramamine or Benadryl.
If your infant experiences symptoms of motion sickness while not traveling, or if they show signs of severe illness, it's important to speak with their doctor.