Can a ride like the teacups harm a 5 yr old?

Question

My son turned 5 in Jan. He went to a similar ride like the teacups, were this boy kept spinning this thing, we have to stop the ride to get my son off, it was like he was out of it or something so my husband shook him, then he started to cry!! Could have that caused damage to him??

Answer 1

Possible (isn't anything possible?) but very unlikely.  Unless he had some pre-existing medical condition that was irritated by the spinning.... no.

He was probably just scared.  My nephew is deathly afraid of squirrels.  There's no reason for it, but he LOSES it completely... I mean, seriously, you would feel like you needed to take him to the ER...  that's how bad he freaks when he see's squirrels.  Squirrels!  

It's pretty common for kids to have your son's reaction on the teacups.  If he starts losing his balance (tipping over like a drunk) then you need to worry.  If he's running around like normal, then he's fine.  So, let him run around, do his thing, just keep an eye on him for anything that just doesn't seem right.  It will be obvious, too...  not like "Oh, gee, he's picking his nose more than usual."  It's more like, "why did he stop running, slow down, start leaning to the side, then fall over and lose conciousness?"

Answer 2

Most likely he was just having some motion sickness and didn't feel well.  If he had any lasting symptoms, obviously take it to the doctor.

Answer 3

ummm...no. i dont think so anyway. unless theres something seriously wrong that was wrong before...he was probably just nautious (sry idk how to spell that) ummm.....yeahh. you know, teacups. they spin!

Answer 4

yes it can if someone bigger then him is going to fast he might fly out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Unlikely. I loved the teacups and merry go round when I was 4 or 5.

Answer 6

Yes- it can hurt the head and neck.  Get on it yourself and when it is spinning turn you head, and see if you enjoy it Then think if you were just five.