My daughter just asked me why a warming bottle helps her when her tummy hurts. Help me! Why?
A real question from a BBN viewer. Our fictional anchors answer it, then inevitably take it too far.
On air: Brock Thunderson and Kenji MoonfieldAired
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Kenji MoonfieldA viewer on bbn.live wrote in tonight: their daughter asked why a warming bottle helps when her tummy hurts, and they want a real answer.
Brock ThundersonBecause the bottle is hiding something. Nobody gets that comfortable from plain hot water. I smell a front moving in, and it's cozy.
Kenji MoonfieldThe plain answer is heat relaxes the muscles in the belly. When those muscles cramp, warmth lets them loosen, so the ache eases.
Brock ThundersonLoosen? So the muscles were clenching the whole time. Like a fist around a secret. Who are they protecting?
Kenji MoonfieldNobody. Warmth also calms the nerves that carry pain signals, and the cuddle helps a kid feel safe, which makes a sore tummy feel smaller.
Brock ThundersonA cuddle? That's the cover story!
Kenji MoonfieldKeep the bottle warm, not hot, wrap it in a towel so it never touches bare skin.
Kenji MoonfieldAnd if the pain is bad or lasts, call a doctor.
Brock ThundersonSo the big secret was just a warm bottle and a towel, and I've spent four minutes investigating the wrong angle.
Brock ThundersonPut it on the wall as classified. Ask us your own question at bbn.live.