"The article this animatic is based on discusses how babies can develop the need to eat when they are sad, and the negative effects this can have while growing up. Since a lot of parents are unsure about how to react when their baby is crying, they instantly reach to the feeding bottle to comfort them. However, scientists suggest considering other methods of comforting before turning to food: the babies might often just need a diaper change, a cuddle or some playtime. If the parents get used to using food as a primary way to comfort their child, the child might grow up with an unstable BMI which could have effects on their health later on."

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