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21month DS hates the car

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crackerjackbaby · 17/04/2022 13:43

And I mean reallllly hates it. Cries and screams after 5 mins into a journey and doesn't stop til we've reached destination. Often gets into such a state he vomits, poor thing. It limits where we can go, invites we can accept, friends we can see.

We have tried:

His own little tablet loaded with tv shows he likes (though, he's not into TV, doesn't have the attention span or interest yet).
Toys within his reach and toys i pass him.
Me sat next to him in the back.
Me sat in the front.
Snack upon snack.
Waiting until his nap time to start the drive
Waiting until after a long nap in the iPod he's refreshed.
Buying a different car seat.
Ignoring him.
Singing.
Radio.
Silence.
Reassurance.

We live in London so it's not essential to drive for life or work or nursery, but I hope you can see its still upsetting (for him and us to see him upset). Any advice on things we've not tried, so very gratefully received.

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crackerjackbaby · 17/04/2022 13:48

'Hope' not 'iPod' 😬

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SmellyWellyWoo · 17/04/2022 17:04

He might get car sick. Could you try him in the front?

MolliciousIntent · 17/04/2022 17:53

Face him forwards

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