Babies’ cries can make humans physically hotter, research finds

When in distress, babies produce chaotic wails which have pronounced effects on humans, including changes in facial temperature
Babies’ cries can make humans physically hotter, research finds

The effect was stronger and more synchronised when babies were more distressed

The cry of a distressed baby triggers a rapid emotional response in both men and women that is enough to make them physically hotter, researchers say.

Thermal imaging revealed that people experienced a rush of blood to the face that raised the temperature of their skin when they were played recordings of babies wailing.

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