Can Puking Be Prevented?
As gross as it can look and feel, puking is pretty normal. Everyone has puked during their life, even your mom or dad. When you’re sick with the stomach “flu” you may need to puke, and there’s not much you can do about it. Sometimes being nervous or eating too much food is all it takes to upset your stomach. In these cases, you often can help your stomach by relaxing and taking a few slow deep breaths. Motion sickness — a sick feeling that some people get from riding in cars, boats, or airplanes — can sometimes be helped by eating a small snack before you start moving. If you know that trips to grandma’s house make you feel yucky, ask your parents for some crackers or a piece of fruit before you hop into the car. Opening the car window a bit and letting in some fresh air can also help prevent that pukey feeling. If this doesn’t work, talk with your mom or dad about medicines that might help motion sickness.
