Are all babies this cute?

[Anonymous]

I don't mean to sound like one of "those" moms, and this is my first baby, so I really have no idea....

Literally EVERYWHERE we go, people stop me on the street to tell me adorable DD is. I am not exaggerating, we hear this throughout the day whenever we take an outing somewhere. Even other mothers with their own babies in tow tell me how cute she is. I've asked my mom if everyone says this to everyone with babies and she said yes, everyone loves to play with babies and thinks they're all cute. So I was like "OK, then". But literally, as DD has gotten older (she is now 10 mos), more and more people stop us to the point where it's crazy to me. DH says we should try sending her pic to some talent agents (he used to do some modeling in college) since that many people are telling us this, but I just wanted to ask other moms out there first.

Do people think all babies are super cute and tell you this when you go out?

[Anonymous]

Generally, people do fuss over babies, but not if they are ugly. That sounds harsh, but I've seen it myself. If your child isn't the cutest thing on earth people tend not to comment. Compliments are really nice, but the problem becomes trying to get your big head through the door after a while. It makes running errands really hard.

[Anonymous]

I don't know but we get stopped a lot too. Once we went into Costco and it was like being celebrities so many people stopped before we even got into the door. It was like "Ooh!" "Ahh!".

Once a woman stopped and told me how pretty my daughter is and when I said "Thank you", she said "No, really, she is really beautiful. You should know how beautiful she is". When she was first born the nurses said how beautiful she is and my Mom said "Oh, you say that to everyone" and they said "No. We don't." Whether or not they do is no issue for me. I love babies and think they're cute.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm certain not everyone stops to see every baby.

Oddly though, when we take our dog out (who is small and fluffy), he has a 2-1 "Aww" ratio. And if you REALLY want to get looked at, my sister has identical twins. It's crazy. You can't go anywhere particuarly when they're infants!

And all that said....yes, most people think their children are adorable. Thank goodness they do!

[Anonymous]

Be prepared for it to stop. Don't invest too much of yourself in these compliments.

A pretty baby is not always a standout toddler.

[Anonymous]

That was kind of a mean comment.

It's not really "false" but kind of mean. Like "Oh, just 'cause your baby is cute it doesn't mean that she'll be pretty". It also doesn't mean she won't be pretty. Enjoy the compliments. You need them more when the baby is an infant anyway and your head is spinning from the adjustment.

[Anonymous]

OP here - thanks for the reality check and not being mean and flaming.

[Anonymous]

FLAMING POST HERE:
I have to say that pimping out your pretty 10 month old baby to a "talent" agency is not a good idea.
JC Penny modeling as an adult in college is a different thing.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it happened to us everywhere and I really hated it (sounds ungrateful, sorry) because I hate talking to strangers. Some even would touch her face, it was disgusting. Anyway, our DD just turned one and it's definitely tapered off. She has gotten more hair and is not quite as baby-cute as she used to be. It sounds bad, but I'm thrilled to have less attention!

[Anonymous]

I have fraternal twins and the first 6 months were insane with the amount of attention we gathered out and about. I had people walk into poles watching them and others follow me through the mall and around stores. I had no earthly idea that twins were that exciting or unique and I still don't know that the big deal is. I used to put one in the stroller and carry one (to disguise the fact they were twins) because I literally could not move through a store when I had them both in the stroller (people would ambush me every 5 feet).

I don't think all babies are that cute or garner the attention your daughter does. I know I've purposefully told other moms "your child is REALLY cute" when I thought they were exceptionally so.
My twins are now almost 2 and I have one that is stunning in the traditional sense and one whose looks are more subtle. The attractive one does get more of the attention and more comments. (sadly).

So I don't doubt that your daughter is exceptionally beautiful! However, I would never start down the road of child modeling. I'd hate my child to an any exposure to an industry and culture based entirely on appearance.

[Anonymous]

Child modeling= Jon Benet Ramsey. There are a lot of sick people out there who prey on children. I watched a program on TV and this so called "model" who models costumes and swimsuits through her website, was maybe 10 or 11 and had thousands of "fans" (grown men who were old enough to be MY daddy) requesting her to "model" outfits for them. Her parents didn't see a problem and encouraged this modeling.

[Anonymous]

No, it never happened to me. Oh, I'm so sad now. My baby must be really really hideously ugly.

[Anonymous]

Oh, 20:21, don't think that . My second baby never had people do that either, and he is now the most adorable, charming toddler in the world. I think he was just as attractive as baby #1, even then, but somehow noone fussed over him.

[Anonymous]

OP, sorry to break this to you, but you sound like every new mom on the block. Get over yourself. Yes, all babies are "that cute," at least according to 1) grandmothers; 2) nannies who want employment; 3) your friends and 4) random strangers who just happen to really like babies.

[Anonymous]

Is child modeling really that terrible? We would have no intention of continuing once DD reaches an age where she has memories.

[Anonymous]

You've got to be kidding.