Nothings cuter than a chunky baby.dont take it negatively.all my babies were chubby .with little rolls.
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They mean no harm. They mean it in an adorable cute fashion. Babies are so much cuter with chubby cheeks and little rolls to tickle!
People loooove chunky babies. Me included! They mean no harm.
You also just referred to your baby as chunky.
We bought our little chunker a shirt that says chunky is the new hunky. When can I’m on a diet? Play the dentist. I’m on up. And when I was tired of the excuses. Differin gel take the 90-day challenge now and you’ll get into. Doorbells
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My youngest son is definitely a chunky baby and I call him chunkers. I dont take offense when ppl call him chunky because he is and theres nothing wrong with it. Most people love chunky babies and they can’t get enough of them. My chunks is 10 months and hes 27lbs hes wearing 24month-2t clothes and pediatrician said hes perfectly fine.
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I LOVE chubby babies!!
My little dude was a chunk as a baby, at 3 he is at the 95th percentile for height and weight. My doctor has always said he is in the right range for his height and that is all that has mattered to me. He is a big boy, projecting to be over 6 feet. The chubby comes and goes with activity, growth spurts and time. If your doctor is saying all is good that is the only opinion that matters and I always told that to anyone who said anything.
I lovingly call my 2nd my little chunker. I know she will drop it once she gets the hang of moving around on her own and I think I’ll miss it.
I’d be offended by the "fat " calling. Not chubby. That will fall off soon anyways when baby become mobile. My babies have all been chunky and rolly and everything in between. Means you feed them good 
speak up about the fat comments! I’d say “rude! Shes just chunky perfect, not fat”. Try not to take offense to the ones calling her chunky though mama. All babies need that cushion for the falls they will inevitably take while exploring hahaha.
Please don’t start that. I heard that crap my whole life. My mom was 98lbs soaking wet and therefore worried I was gonna be fat cause I was 100 lbs at 13. All the time talking about what to feed me and what I ate when I was here or there. Just buy healthy food and leave her alone.
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Stop feeding her junk!
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To cute Chunkey where’s it at. Sorry lol. She’s a Doll.
My first looked like a little Buddha. Now he’s nothing like that.
Just tell them this way there is more to love. My youngest granddaughter is chunky but the cutest thing you ever saw. People can be so rude.
I called both my babies chunky all the time. Babies need to be a little chunky.
10 weeks old 15lbs… I love chubby babies so doesnt bother me lol
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My babies were all chubby, cute as heck!!! They are grown now not chubby…relax…
She will loose it. At least shes healthy.
Just tell them they also look chubby or fat
Be mean, they were! Just say " oh, you poor thing, so you have only seen malnourished infants? Give me the name of the parents, so I can call Child Protection Services! "
I have twins and I looove the fact they are chubby I call the chubbers and chubbies… people melt when they see a chubby baby I find it odd to see a very thin baby to me a chubby baby means a healthy baby, but let not get over board and be like overly chubby that is a case of health issues and other that’s a different topic, don’t get offended dear, majority of people say that because they live something that is cute so they say that word, perhaps is there a possibility you don’t like the word because you yourself are worried about your self image, you got to find out where the anger is coming from, mama and if your packing a little wait don’t worry once she starts walking it will melt for you and for her … so for now enjoy every day all the giggles and smiles and fun and forget what people say good or bad it’s what u think that matters the most
My boyfriend calls our son fat sometimes and it makes me pissed because I’m fat and I was bullied for it my entire life and I don’t want my child going through that plus he’s literally only almost 8 months old it’s ridiculous to call a BABY fat
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That’s awful. I’d keep my child away from them- how dare they
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Explain that body shaming is not acceptable now or ever for your child.
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They say chubby baby are the healthiest. They lose the weight once they start walking around.
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I’d be concerned if someone calls a baby “skinny”. A chubby/fat baby is a fed baby which is what matters. The word FAT may trigger you personally but as long as the baby is in good weight and spirits, don’t get so bent out of shape about it
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A big baby is a healthy baby! Congrats. My youngest is growing out of the chunk stage and i am severely missing it. I would just be honest. If you do not want to hear it anymore say so. Just polite tone it. “I dont like that term. I feel just beautiful is a great way to describe them!”. Its okay to not appreciate it. And its okay if the polite way doesnt work and to say okay now. Thats enough. Time to stop.
I used to get upset too even when my daughter was older people would comment that she was chubby… I would just respond with of course she is i feed her well… And im not built thin and neither was her dad… He was 6ft and stocky… One… Not everyone makes feeding their family a priority… And 2 not everyone has the same genetics…
If your doctor isnt concerned, then you shouldnt be eirher.
Plus, chubby babies are friggin adorable.
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My boys were all chubby babies. I know for the people in my life they always said chubby babies looked healthy. I personally love little baby rolls and think it is the cutest thing. As soon as they started walking they lost the extra. I always agreed and never took it as an insult but if that’s how you feel about it just speak your mind. Let them know if offends you.
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Tell them to go fuck themselves! Nicely
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Babies are allowed to be chubby. I LOVE chubby ones (well all babies) and if I say omg she/he is so chubby it’s suppose to be a “compliment” at least coming from me it is.
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Honey she’s your chubby love of your life. It’s life and all babies are chubby!
People say what they think. If she’s a chubby baby, people are going to comment on it. Because we suck as humans. Its not our place to say something, but I really dont think we can help it. We should be able to… But if you look at how often its said,. It seems to be unavoidable,
My 2nd is a chubby girl i honestly just tell people to fuck off when they try to fat shame her since shes a baby and only 4 months old
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Big babies are not always healthy babies. A toddler who gets completely winded after walking around a small room or has no balance because of their weight is not healthy. Not saying your daughter isn’t healthy just saying the “big happy baby” stigma is actually crap.
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Be proud and stop letting it bother you
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I disagree with all the woman saying it’s good. It might be good but the baby mimics what they’re getting watch his first word be fat. That happened with my son I went off on my mil for telling him to stop being lazy cuz he wouldnt walk 3 weeks later he saying I’m lazy. They dont have to use the word fat
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Calling a baby chubby isnt an insult it’s more of a compliment. Chubby babies are cute and it means they are well taken care of. I’d say relax.
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“I know, right! She’s perfect!”
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She is fine…babies tend to be chubby, once they start walking they naturally thin down a bit. She’s great as she is.
For starters quit projecting your own insecurities onto an infant. Babies are supposed to chubby
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My boys would always get super fat as I called it lol then shoot straight up and the cycle repeated continuously lol they are now 8 and no chubby.
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Fat is Fed
We call/called all of my babies chunky, chubby, tubby or fat at some point.
Our oldest boy was even called “Fat maaaaan nananananana Fat Mann”
Anyhow , we call this one tiny tubs or fatty boy 
Fat babies are CUTE AS CAN BE
It’s like that saying “you’re getting so big stops being a compliment when you turn 6”
Right now at their age fat is almost always a compliment
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Just respond with:: yes she is… I believe in feeding a baby when they are hungry… Thank you for all of your concern but we think she is beautiful just as she is… And Bless Your Heart.
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Both of my kids were chubby as babies. I love chubby babies!!! They get taller and skinnier as they get older. Both mine are now skinny Minnie’s now lol.
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Be creative with it, buy a custom onesie like “I’m not chubby I’m just cute!” Or “How would you like it if I called you chubby” maybe people will get the point.
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We had that problem with my youngest she was 11 lbs. At birth always got she is so fat she needs a diet I always said its just more of her to love and you dont put a baby on a diet
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I don’t think they are fat shaming her one bit. Chubby babies are adorable. If I see a chunky/chubby baby I always go “Ooohhhh so chunkyy 
” because it’s freaking adorable!! My son was chunky and so was my niece!
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Ignore them and walk away.
Okay, so background… I’ve battled obesity and eating disorders my entire life. I had weight loss surgery and lost more than 300lbs, and then had my son and gained a few back, but basically I get it, it’s consumed my life…
That being said, I gave birth to a 10lb (early 38weeks) Michelin baby.
Chubby babies are wonderful, they are healthy, they are adorable. I never once was offended when someone was loving on my baby’s rolls or how chubby he was, because it meant he’s a big healthy boy. Turn their comments around and say “thank you, we’re so blessed to have a healthy baby!”
This was him at about 7-8 months… OMG I LOVED 
all of his baby rolls!!
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My baby girl was chubby too… whenever anyone commented the way they are you I always responded with “no she’s just healthy thanks”
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I always responded with something to the effect of, “he/she needs those chubbers in case they ever get sick.” Stops them dead in their tracks.
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Lol just say oh thanks so are you!!! And then grab their cheeks and squeeze em! My one twin was a chubby baby and now she’s almost two and she’s not my chubby bunny anymore and I miss it!! Look at those rolls!!
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My little brother was the chunkiest baby ever we called him chubs cause he would eat everything! He’s now three and about as tall as a five year old! Don’t fret too much momma!! Those cute little rolls will turn into length and no one will know what to do!
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There is nothing cuter than a chubby baby.
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I wouldnt take it as an insult at all. Everyone loves a chubby baby! My grandaughter is 6 months old and she is a fatty! Lol
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Chubby baby is a happy baby.
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disregard…once they start crawling/walking it changes
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I can’t understand why, I take absolutely no offence to that we call my youngest fatty all the time because he is and so was my eldest boy, it’s so cute! Now my eldest boy is ten and sooo lanky, everyone saying it knows that a chubby baby is no indication of what they will be later in life it’s just cute baby talk.
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My 15 month old is a chubby checker too and people make a point to let me know. I always respond with “yes! Perfectly plump and healthy!” One time I was annoyed and said “well takes one to know one!” 
They’re babies, they have rolls in all the right places. My son weighs less than my daughter did but I still grab his thighs and say I’m gonna eat his chunky thighs. Nothing wrong with a few rolls. Once they start walking they slim down and lose some of their chunk
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Look them in the eyes and say “Just like you”
We all get defensive over our children. No matter the age, or situation. Strangers seem to have no coothe. But at some point, family should know when to stop with the poofy comments.
Awww I sometimes catch myself saying this because I love chubby babies!! They are so stinking cute!
Both of my boys were chuunnky, but they were completely healthy in every way. I say ignore people and their stupid comments. Eventually the baby will lose all of those adorable little rolls. My oldest is 6 now and you would never know he was a chunky baby because he’s toothpick skinny now! And my 10 month old is already starting to slim down now that he’s trying to walk. 
My oldest was my chunky monkey and everyone would comment on her weight. I tild them are u feeding her carry on. Or if it was a compliment I said thank u and kept going. She’s still a chunky monkey she’s 10 years old and 130 lbs but she’s got it honestly.
I have boy/girl twins that just turned 1. The girl is tiny and the boy is a little chunky. People comment on how big he is, how chunky/chubby he is and that doesn’t bother me. The daycare worker called him fat one day, she wasn’t trying to be offensive, I must have gave her a look though because she hasn’t done it since. Babies are not fat, I think fat is just viewed negatively and it sounds offensive. We call him chunky monkey 
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I hate when people call my daughter “fat”. There is nothing that makes go off quicker than that statement. I love chubby babies though they make me happy. Not only that they look healthy.
I never cared… my son was 14lbs at 2 months… he’s 3 and he weighs 45 lbs… he’s eating good 
This is Jessie we call her fluffy. Most of the time they trim up when they start walking.
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My 22 month old is 40lbs & I never get any comments besides how cute the chub is. I’m sorry people are making you feel bad. Just tell them her dr thinks she’s perfectly healthy 
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I literally call my 9 month old fat. She’s just chubby. We all love chubby babies. I often find (now don’t shoot me) that people project their insecurities on their children. If the parent is heavier/ Anorexic etc. would take much more offense to their child being called “fat or chubby”. But for the exact reasons you’ve mentioned in your post, I’m trying to avoid using those words. I don’t want my 4 yr old to unintentionally offend an adult by calling their baby fat because she’s used to us referring our baby as that,
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Babies are chubby. Doesn’t mean it’s rude. I love chubby babies and loved when my baby had rolls. 9 times out of 10 they are saying it lovingly not rude.
She’ll thin out. People aren’t used to seeing chubby babies. By second was a bigger baby. I loved people calling him chubby.
It just means she’s incredibly adorable.
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This is more about ur association and personal perception of “chubby” and “fat” then anything else. I think u need to reevaluate your relationship with he words
Start asking for $5 after they say that. They will ask you why. Tell them since they want to comment on her weight they can help with future therapy bills
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Who cares. She is happy and healthy, so just smile and say thank you.
Just say well the doctor says she fine.
This makes me think maybe I should stop saying omg those chubby cheeks when I see a baby with chubby cheeks I never thought it could be offensive but now I see it can. I literally just love babies with the chubby cheeks and leg rolls my daughter has always been thin she had a little chub in her cheeks but I always wanted a little chubby cheek baby with the leg rolls.
If it’s a stranger I’d mostly ignore it unless they are really in need of correcting.
If its family I’d probably tell them the doctor thinks my baby is perfect and I’d appreciate if you didnt make comments on his weight.
I hate it too. I would just be rude back. Say omg you too and punch their fat lol
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Discuss this concern with her pediatrician. That will be helpful to you and your baby. Next as far as comments, I would let it go. Rude people do not deserve any explanation or your attention. All the best to you and your baby.
My son’s nickname is Chubby Wubby lol He just turned 1. Chunky babies are healthy babies. Also since turning 1 he is slimming up cause he’s moving all the time.
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Hunny your baby girl is ok to be chubby she is healtjy. You sinply just kill them with kindness tbh. I mean theres nothing else to do hun. If you believe that your daughter is beautiful and ahw is healthy and cute chubby wich I bet she is. Then… Try not to let othwrs opnion matter. Your the one who braught hwr into this qorld and your the one who takes carw of her and if you let her grow up seeing you worry about what everybody elae has to say. She will to when the only person opinion that should matter to her is urs and her own hun. It will be hard but tottaly worth it
My daughter was born at 700 grams and weighted around 10 pounds at 1 year old. Everyone had opinions basicly telling me I had no business having kids, she was going to be damaged as she grew, feed her formula to make her fat. The best thing to do is just smile and dont respond to the comments. The more we reply the more they feel their opinion is valid in our life. Change the subject, get busy and politely ignore. You won’t win. You are not the idiot whisperer. Ps my very tiny daughter is a beautiful teenager now and perfect. Her brother who was 20 pounds at 3 months old is also perfect. They grow as their dna tells them to. So opinions be damned
I know it may seem innocent or well meaning, but nip that shit now. I will not allow negative body talk around my daughter. Fat isn’t a bad word, everyone has fat, some have more and some have less BUT we don’t do “I’m fat, you’re fat/chubby,” in my house. I will straight karate chop anyone that makes that comment. Yours is only 8 months but they start picking up on body shame early.
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Babies are meant to be a little fuller, when she starts walking, she wont be as much.
Relax we all use different wording when describing babies I wouldn’t think too much of it.
One he’s adorable 2 babies are chubby then they grow out of it. My son. Was almost 10 lbs he’s now 6’2 tall and thin. My daughter was almost 9 lbs and now a size 6 and 5’7. Embrace it. I love chubby babies I wanna eat them up
I loved when people called my baby chunky she was born early and always behind on the growth chart until she hit a year old its not being mean.
It your responses in those situations is what your child will learn to react to. If she sees you upset over it then she is learning to be upset over it. Smile and say thank you. Then she will accept it as a compliment.
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I know this is off subject but I feel the need to express that I admire this person’s wording. They sound so polite and the consideration here is profound. Just saying because where I’m at, you don’t see that often. I can see why such comments would upset them 
Some could take something good away from this post. Be polite. The world is amazing when you’re simply kind. plus…Moms usually know thier baby’s weight. 🤦 No need to speculate, just complement momma or say the baby is cute, ask non invasive questions if you wanna strike up a positive conversation 🤷:slightly_smiling_face: #ifyoudonthavesomethingnicetosay…
I called my son my fatty fat fat lol 
He was early & 8 pounds & hasn’t slowed down yet. He’s 16 now.
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A chubby baby is a happy baby. A chubby baby is a well fed baby. A chubby baby is generally a good sleeper. Be ever so grateful for your chubby, happy, bubbly baby.
Many of those people know exactly what I am saying. Telling you your baby is chubby is the same as telling you that YOU are doing an awesome job!
I’ve raised 2, now 23 and 18. I have 12 nieces and nephews.
The chubby ones are happy!
They don’t stay chubby and it’s not an insult.
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Yell them that they need to watch their mouths because it doesnt matter that shes a baby they are being rude as fuck.
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Oh my goodness. Fat babies are the best. They love to snuggle and are so cuddly. It’s the context: I doubt people are saying this to be mean. Jeeze.
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My daughter was a chunky monkey as soon as she started crawling then walking she lost all her chuckiness it’s better to have it there because when they get sick and don’t eat U don’t stress as much people a shit they always have to complain or pass judgement just ignore them
Now Claudia Mcdonagh this one is offended by her daughter been called chubby 
I wouldn’t even worry about it unless she’s walking for 3 months and hasn’t slimmed down at all. Most babies are chubby to one degree or another…besides, have you ever noticed how malnourished skinny babies look? LOL