Why do we get dizzy when we spin?
Spinning swishes tiny water inside your ears, and that makes you feel dizzy.
Pip’s answer
- Spinning swishes tiny water inside your ears, and that makes you feel dizzy.
- Deep inside each ear are little loops filled with water.
- When you stop, the water keeps swirling, so your brain thinks you still spin!
- Ooh, your ears help you balance every single day!
For grown-ups
The inner ear contains three fluid-filled loops (semicircular canals) that sense head movement. When you spin, the fluid swirls. When you stop, it keeps moving for a moment, so your brain gets signals that you're still turning while your eyes say you've stopped, and you feel dizzy.
Ask your child: What helps you feel steady again after twirling?
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