In a quiet town, Zhang Wei, a young first-time father, is anxiously walking into a community clinic with his baby Xiaole in his arms. Xiaole has been crying and restless lately, and seems to be always hungry, so Zhang Wei feeds as much as he can, hoping that this will make him satisfied and healthy. However, Xiaole's crying did not stop because of this, but instead showed symptoms of allergies and indigestion.
As a novice father, Zhang Wei always wants to give Xiaole the best, from a variety of baby foods to rich nutritious complementary foods, he believes that as long as he keeps feeding, Xiaole will grow up healthily. However, as Xiaole's health problems appeared, he began to doubt his feeding methods. Zhang Wei began to realize that he might have some misconceptions about "eating well" and "eating healthy".
This story is not uncommon. In our society, many parents are faced with similar confusion. They are constantly exploring and trying to find the best way to raise children. Overfeeding, which sounds like an act of love, can actually cause unexpected harm to your baby's health. The real challenge is, how can you tell if your baby is really full, and what are the signs that they are getting enough nutrients?
He began to dig deeper and ask professionals in the hope of finding a solution. In communication with pediatricians, Zhang Wei learned that overfed babies not only have indigestion and allergy problems, but can also lead to obesity and eating disorders in the long run. This shocked Zhang Wei, who realized that there might really be a problem with the way he was feeding.
Zhang Wei began to closely observe Xiaole's dietary reactions and physical changes. The doctor told him that the baby will show crying and restlessness when he is hungry, and will become content and quiet when he is full. However, each baby's signals may be different, and the key is careful observation and understanding by parents. Zhang Wei found that when Xiaole was full, he would turn his head and stop feeding, or play with the bottle, and no longer focus on feeding. These were all signs of satiety that he had previously overlooked.
Zhang Wei began to practice scientific feeding methods and no longer forced Xiaole to eat more. He also learned other signals to tell the stomach to be full, such as the baby eating slower and starting to be distracted. He also learned that babies may not feel fuller than adults, and that they rely more on their body's instincts than on the amount of food. Zhang Wei gradually learned to read Xiaole's body language and needs, and adjusted the rhythm and amount of feeding.
However, this transition has not been easy. Zhang Wei encountered different opinions in the family. The elderly in the family think that the fatter the child, the healthier, and they find it difficult to accept Zhang Wei's new method, believing that it is irresponsible to the child. Zhang Wei's wife is also hesitating, worried that the baby will not be able to eat enough. In the face of these doubts and pressures, Zhang Wei insisted on his decision and constantly explained and proved the importance of scientific feeding to his family.
Xiaole's health has improved significantly. He no longer had frequent indigestion and his skin allergies were relieved. What's more, Xiaole has become more lively and happy, and his weight gain has also returned to the normal track. The family began to notice these positive changes and developed some trust and support for Zhang Wei's methods.
Through this series of experiences, Zhang Wei realized that as parents, their responsibility is not only to feed their children, but more importantly, to feed them scientifically so that their children can grow up healthily. He also began to realize that the problem was not just in his own family.
In his interactions with other parents, he found that many people had similar confusion and misconceptions. This inspired Zhang Wei's sense of mission, and he decided not only to change his family, but also to help more people understand and practice scientific feeding methods.
Zhang Wei's story slowly spread in the community, and he became a well-known parenting expert. He spends his weekends organising small lectures and networking sessions to share his experiences and learning. He encourages parents not to blindly pursue their baby's weight and food intake, but to focus on their baby's overall health and well-being. His story and efforts have gradually influenced more people around him.