Definitely no reason to take offense, you’re doing an amazing job…her chubby self proves it! 
My sister cause my niece her grand baby fatty patty! Just cause she a lil chunky! I tell her all the time my niece is going to beat her when she gets bigger she even has her baby sister that is 2 calling my 1 niece fatty patty!
I had the same issue with my 3rd I would tell them shes chubby and healthy thanks God ! If it’s a family member I’m like yes you bought her so many groceries that’s y shes like that ! 
I wouldn’t get mad. Usually it’s meant as a compliment! Chubby/Fatty Patty/Chunky monkey babies are the cutest!!
Actually I feel your pain I’ve had both small and big baby and I hated that my MIL would make the stupid comments of “you need to feed my baby he is starving”
I was breastfeeding and she never did kept sayin I need to give him cereal and formula. Literally every other word out of her mouth was so offensive!
Now my second child she is chunky and still I’m breastfeeding again… and now I get to bark back by see I wasn’t star omg him bc she is drinking just as much as he was of only breastmilk. Now I did get loud with her when she called her over weight and said we are feeding her too much. She just has a huge appetite.
I told her “listen these are my kids think what you want and keep it to yourself they are happy and both healthy.”
1 Like
Chonky babies rock. F the haters and love on their rolls. They’re delicious. 
1 Like
Sadly you can’t stop people from talking faster than they can think. I don’t think that chubby babies indicate how they will look as an adult. Just love your kids and forgive slow thinkers
1 Like
Honestly as soon as she starts walking she’ll lose some of her chub so just enjoy it while you can. My oldest was super chubby and had big fat rolls on his legs until he started walking and he’s so skinny now at 5 lol babies are supposed to be chubby!
I understand the feeling. I noticed when my daughter was born how much people already start the programming of who and what your child is. I would just tell people, hush she is pure perfection. She has a beautiful baby body just right for her.
My 5 month old is 20+ lbs, granted he was born at almost 12. Unless she looks swollen or it’s impacting her movement I wouldn’t worry about it
1 Like
Hey, if your baby’s Dr says they’re heathy who cares? Generally a chubby baby is a good sign they’re growing. Babies are supposed to be fat. 
My middle was born at 8.6 lbs but by 4 months was 18 lbs. Here’s now 11 and over five foot tall.
Clearly you know they mean it as an endearing comment so maybe just ignore it ? Or say I know isnt it cute? Stop being so sensitive
1 Like
We call my little man chunkers and little fatty. A chunky baby is a happy and well fed baby.
2 Likes
A chubby baby is a healthy baby. Just ignore them. My first was born skin and bone and lost a lot of weight to the point it was scary. My second was a sumo chubba bubba. My 3rd is perfectly in the middle lol. Every baby is different!
Babies are supposed to be chubby at eight months old. You should focus more on how healthy she is. I used to call my son chunky munky.
My son is 18 months old and his nickname is still chunk butt and now Cookie Monster 
it’s cute 
Honestly a chubby baby is a cute and healthy baby. Babies are suppose to have chub 
Unless it’s a doctor that is concerned with her weight ignore them. The baby is probably healthy chubby.
My daughter was chunky as a baby to. I would say to my husband that it was OK as long as she was a baby because it’s all little baby fat, But I made it a point to be very clear that there will be no name calling as she gets older and able to understand. My daughters will not have those body issues.
My kid hit 30 pounds even at 9 months old, I called her “fat fat” all the time what’s the problem ? Weird thing to get mad about if you ask me lmao
1 Like
Most babies are chubby, I think their lovely gorgeous little chubbers
Mine is very lean and she’s a bottomless pit! I understand how you feel! People make comments on how tiny she is… Her father and I were pretty small when we were babies… it always make me feel bad like she’s not eating enough but I know she is getting so much more than an average kid her age.
I wouldn’t fret so much! If your baby’s Dr is happy then be happy!
You must be a new mom. Lawd 
2 Likes
Tell them to stop fat shaming a baby.
My son was chunky from all the avocado, but once he started moving he thinned out. 8 months is that age where they’re not yet walking yet they’re eating more solids. Don’t even worry about it.
Stop being over dramatic and a drama queen. That’s what people do it’s nothing new. Dont like it and it bothers you that much then stay home
1 Like
Get over it! Babies should be chubby!!!
1 Like
My youngest daughter was a huge chunk she’s now 8 and idk where she puts her food. 
For me it’s a term of endearment. “My chubby baby girl. I love my chunkers.” Something along those lines. No harm meant at all. Now that my daughter is 10, it infuriates me if people call her chubby.
If it bothers you that much talk to family and friends about it. As for strangers, when they say it respond with “thank you, you too!”
3 Likes
Chubby babies are the cutest, you are overthinking it! No worries 
1 Like
Before my littlest grew hair, she looked like she had a big head (to me anyway), and I used to affectionately call her my “Baby Bighead” (I think I got it from watching Rocko’s Modern Life when I was a kid?). I’m sure they don’t mean it as an insult, but if it bothers you, just ask them not to. That’s your right as a momma. Once your kiddo, is old enough to understand what is said though, DEFINITELY say something. People used to call my oldest fat, and when she got old enough to realize what they were saying, it gave her a complex.
My daughter is 6 months old and is so tall that she looks like a 8 month old and everyone always tells me she doesn’t look chubby but is too “big” to be 6 months old
This is me. I don’t look like this now! Babies are meant to have some chub! 
My mother called my 3 week old “husky” I shut that down, I told her that I don’t understand her need to body shame an infant and that she needs to stop body shaming others
1 Like
Aww I call my baby my 
chunks!! I’m not sure why you’re offended by it so I can’t relate. Other people say mines is getting chubby all the time. It’s a good thing
I took it as a compliment when people use to call my baby fat. It shows they’re healthy and feeding well 
I mean, I’m sure they would stop real quick if you started doing the same to them? 
I’m sure nobody meant any harm but if it does make you upset just say something along the lines of we don’t call her chubby. I also have a bigger baby (9mo and in 12-18 month stuff and still growing! Up and out:joy:) so I made it a point to call him my little chunker man, I personally don’t take any offense to it because I know he’s happy healthy and loved deeply, that’s all that matters!
I wish the best for tour adorable baby and you dear❤️
Take it as a compliment…as the old saying goes “ a chubby baby is a healthy baby” it’s means your doing things right and everyone loves the chubby cheeks and thick legs!
Tell them that every baby grows differently, and that you aren’t over feeding your child. If they won’t educate themselves, do it for them or simply kill them with blindness. Just act like they didn’t even say it. That’ll bother them if they meant harm
I feel that most babies go through this stage. My two were the same being called chubster but as soon as they start crawling and climbing they loose the baby weight. Just enjoy them while their little and chubby and cute because they won’t be like that for long.
I understand where you are coming from, however I’d rather have a chubby baby comments than a skinny baby comments. My one friend called my son skinny(he’s 10 months old and weighs about 19lbs) that really bothered me because the kid eats a ton and doesn’t stop moving as long as his eyes are open. His dad is tall and thin and before I had him I also was thin too. It’s hard to ignore comments but who cares what people think… your baby is happy and healthy, that’s all that matters.
I used to get upset with it. Until I sat 2weeks in hospital with my baby girl. She lost a lot off weight in hospital. The doctor told me that if she wasn’t so cubby I would have been there longer with alot more to worry about. Anyway left hospital and she gained her weight again when people then told me she so fat or she is such a big girl, I’d respond with yes she is and it saves her live. But wat used to get me was she wasn’t that fat. There a picture after hospital.
Before hospital. I could never understand why they would say she is so fat.
I mean there are some fat babies
You are being really sensitive. I can understand cause I can be that way too. But calling a baby chubby or chunky is a complement! Lol. Chunky babies are the cutest babies!
My youngest son is 10 months and hes 27lbs. If someone is being rube about him being chubby I’ll tell them “his pediatrician said hes perfectly healthy. Hes just a big baby.” If they’re being nice about it and just saying hes cute I say thank you and move along. Most people just think the baby is cute and chubby and can’t resist a chunky baby.
Chubby babies are the cutest, you are overthinking it! No worries
I have a nicu baby shes 10 weeks now and I can’t wait for her to get chunky xx
So shes real tiny she was born 4.1 pound and I think shes just over 3 kg now
… I once got sonl irritated when someone commented on my sons baby fat that I told them they didn’t “look like a stranger to stretch marks.”
1 Like
My son was a chubby baby and is now a string bean. My best partnering advice I can ever give you is to stop caring what other people say or think.
6 Likes
Next time you run into someone who says it just be like “awww your looking a bit chubbier since I seen you last to!”
7 Likes
I always just reply with the doctor says he/she is perfectly healthy.
4 Likes
You don’t love ! Just play along ! They really mean no harm and besides fat/chubby babies are the cutest ! My girl was 20 pounds at 3 months and didn’t sit up till she was 7 months because she was so chubby! Enjoy your baby ! Because it doesn’t last long ! She’s so chubby !!! Yep and she’s healthy too
1 Like
She ain’t fat she’s full of love
Babies are supposed to be fat. It’s okay to call fat babies fat. Really.
Tbh I’m proud of my fat baby because I worked really hard to breast feed her for 6 months and now she’s a garbage disposal and eats almost as much as I do, and way better than her picky big sister. The best thing you can do as a parent is not give a shit about what other people think or say.
When they start walking/running…they will burn off all that cute little fat…you do you!!!
The best thing is to ignore people … I know it gets on your nerves but every baby gains weight differently and it could be the build of people in your family… as long as the drs aren’t worried about her weight dont worry about it
If it’s a family member say " well, she does take after you"
5 Likes
I don’t see why calling a baby chubby should bother you. It’s ok that the baby is chubby!
3 Likes
My daughter was a chubby baby… and when someone would comment on it I’d say “she loves to eat, god bless her” they wouldnt know how to respond. I would laugh and walk away… that shuts them up
If her pediatrician and you know she’s healthy then tell them straight out what they’re saying is hurtful and wrong. Nothing mean about telling them to shut it. My daughter was born a day past her due date and she was born 5lbs 11oz very healthy and is now 8 months old and almost walking. I get a lot of people who think I don’t feed her enough and other ignorant bs. She’s still petite but healthy strong and very smart. You’re doing great mama don’t let other people’s ignorant small minds keep you from loving that blessing
People say stupid shit all the time. I’d be sure to evaluate whether they’re intentionally being rude or they’re just saying something stupid because they think your baby is cute.
I just think people get too offended these days about silly shit when they should really just understand not everyone has the same communication skills.
1 Like
I think all babies go through that stage around that age. People are so rude sometimes
Just remember its only an opinion
I personally don’t care what people say unless it’s bad bad that’s when I lose, baby’s normally are chubby who are healthy very very healthy and strong 
my oldest son was 10’10 at birth and my youngest was 11ib even I’m pregnant with my third I love chunky monkey baby’s there fun to cuddle and kiss chubby cheeks
It’s hard
People used to call my lil girl hunny boo boo. I was so insulted. Like I’m big so she’s bigger too. But I think people are just ignorant. This is why kids grow up hating themselves. It starts so young.
I just removed from situations to give people the opportunity to say something.
My daughter is 12 now and I still have to remind my mom that her wording could be nicer and less insulting.
A chubby baby is a healthy baby.
It sounds like you’re just being overly sensitive to be completely honest.
11 Likes
Nothing to be mad about.
1 Like
Weight is not an insult, its an observation and a sign of a healthy baby.
2 Likes
My baby was born early and weighed 2.2 lbs. When she became chubby, I was over the moon. Tell everyone to mind their own business. My God she is only 8 months old, they are suppose to be chubby
I didn’t think anyone would be defensive about that. All babies are chubby. If she was overweight her doctor would say something. I don’t think it’s something you should be mad about.
2 Likes
“Thanks! Shows how awesome I am raising my lil one”
Oh baby is supposed to be chubby- take it as a compliment. If I were you I would just get excited with them and be like I know right I worked for that! My daughter’s four now so this is all a while ago but she always struggled to gain weight as a baby so when I heard somebody call her chubby I literally would be so happy. Not trying to bash you for your thoughts or anything just trying to show you another perspective. I really do think you might be getting offended for no reason and that you might be perceiving the compliments as negative because of your own ideas of weight.
2 Likes
“Sorry i buy food and not metb”
4 Likes
For Pete’s sakes You’re worried about people commenting. Your child is Chubby. Almost every baby after is been called chubby at one time of day or another. Nobody’s meaning anything. Derogatory or nasty about your child It’s just some children have what? They called Baby Fat they lose it. Please sounds like you’re going to be a helicopter mother.
2 Likes
When people said this to me I would laugh and say yes she has fat rolls on her fat rolls. Which was true lol.
My baby was like the Michelin man lol
It’s not meant as fat shaming.
2 Likes
It’s only the beginning of the things people will say about your child. Learn now, ignore it.
In my opinion a chubby baby is a healthy one.
1 Like
I’d return the favor! "OMG you’re so chubby! " “Look at that double chin. I just wanna squeeze it”
7 Likes
I was happy my babies were chunky. At least if they got sick they’d have their weight to fall back on
1 Like
Heres some advice…
How bout you tell em to F off. 
2 Likes
Everyone called my son chubby, chunk thick and the funniest was “juicy”. I just smile and go on. No harm was meant. I mean…c’mon…everyone loves a chubby baby. 
1 Like
Of course, she’s chubby! But she’s also getting ready to start walking! Trust me the minute. They start moving around a hundred miles an hour on their feet. They’re not chubby anymore.
I’m on the opposite side… Everyone comments on how small my baby girl is… She is… But she’s healthy… And small runs on both sides of the family … I think chubby is good. It’s a baby. They just got going… That baby will burn it all off sooner than later… As to how to handle it… I have no idea… I just try to shrug it off… And I know my baby is perfect.
Say thank you, what a compliment happy, well fed and looked after!
2 Likes
My almost 8 month old is 20lbs! She’s chubby but she’s very healthy! I’m sure no one means it in a rude way. Chubbyness is cute
Tell em “You’re looking a little chunky as well” 
2 Likes
It depends on how they say it. I know I’ve told my friends that their kids are “chunky” and then I say how I wanna pinch their chunky legs. I think chunky babies are the cutest!
Now if they say chubby as if they’re trying to say your baby is at an unhealthy weight, then tell them they’re not and their comments were rude. Leave it at that. If they’re real friends they’ll apologize. If it’s family, they BETTER apologize!
I mean I called my 11yr old “fat boy” as a nickname until he was 4 and thinned out. Quit worrying and getting upset.
Good lord, it’s a baby! Babies are supposed to have rolls. As long as your pediatrician says she’s healthy, who cares? Once she gets walking she will slim down naturally. From now on, anyone that mentions her weight you should reply, “she’s a baby. What’s your excuse?”
1 Like
ID say doesnt look like your missing any meals sweetie… But im a bitch… so
People always used to tell me my son was “so skinny”. People always have something to say, don’t let it bug you.
My granddaughter is nicknamed chubs because when she was a baby she was chunky monkey. Now she’s slim down. She still eats like a chunky butt.
I deal with this with my 8 month old. He’s the size and weight of a 12 month old. He’s not fat, but still has the pudgy arms and legs and cheeks. The babies in my family just grow really fast. Luckily most people just gush over how cute his smile is or how pretty his eyes are or how happy of a baby he is, so it’s only a few people that say rude things. I just say “well he’s a big boy, but he’s right where he’s supposed to be.”
Why do you care? If you’re old enough to have a baby, you’re old enough to know what’s best for the baby and ignore the rest. Grow up.
1 Like
Ppl used to say that about my child. As long as she’s healthy, try to enjoy the attention your baby gets. I’m sure she’s cute.
1 Like
A chubby of baby is a healthy baby, don’t let it bother you. I have a grandbaby and a nephew that we call chunkaman, ages 1 and 5 months. It’s a compliment because one was a preemie and the other failed to thrive early on. Now they are impressive!!!
Everyone loves a chubby baby, once she starts walking it will come off
1 Like
I reply with “Just how I like 'em.” We joke in my family how my babies have more rolls than a bakery 🤷 I personally don’t see it as an insult. My body created them and continued to provide for them solely until they began solids.
1 Like